Stroke Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular accident
Conditions
Interventions
Participants were asked to complete a structure questionnaire, designed using the Symptom Experience Model with two sections - demographic and clinical characteristics, and the symptom experience scal
Sponsors
School of Nursing, Fudan University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with stroke within one year of study enrolment 2. Aged 18 years or older 3. Attacked by stroke for the first time 4. Accurately communicate by oral expression or writing 5. Informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Unstable stage (undergoing medical and surgical treatments, rather than rehabilitation) 2. Dementia or severe cognitive impairment 3. Complications in the rehabilitation process (e.g. gastrointestinal bleeding, fracture, tumor, recurrent infections) 4. Cured of malignant tumor within the last 5 years
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Symptom experience during the preceding week, assessed using a self-made and patient-completed symptom questionnaire (Symptom Experience Scale for Stroke Survivors) at the baseline. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Symptom burden during the preceding week, assessed using nineteen symptoms in the Symptom Experience Scale, at the baseline. The mean score of symptom burden of these represents the total symptom burden of the patient. | — |
Countries
China
Outcome results
None listed