Predictors of life satisfaction in stroke survivors and spousal caregivers after inpatient rehabilitation

Rehabil Nurs. 2009 Jul-Aug;34(4):160-7, 174; discussion 174. doi: 10.1002/j.2048-7940.2009.tb00272.x.

Abstract

A global measure of life satisfaction has become increasingly important as an adjunctive outcome of healthcare interventions for people with disabilities, including those caused by stroke. Life satisfaction of stroke survivors mayaffectcaregivingspouses, as well. The purpose of this study was to identify, among many physical and psychosocial variables, specific variables that were associated with life satisfaction at 12 months after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation, and variables that were predictive of life satisfaction 1 year later (at 24 months). Between 12 and 24 months, life satisfaction decreased for stroke survivors, while it increased for caregiving spouses. The relationship between the couple (mutuality) was the only variable that was a significant predictor of life satisfaction for both stroke survivors and their spouses.

Publication types

  • Multicenter Study
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Caregivers / psychology*
  • Family Relations
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Personal Satisfaction*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Quality of Life*
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Spouses / psychology
  • Stroke / psychology
  • Stroke Rehabilitation*
  • Texas