Abstract:
Purpose: To evaluate the quality of life and coping strategies for stroke patients in a
specialized rehabilitation center. Objectives: The goal of this study was to assess the
quality of life of stroke patients through evaluate their physical, psychological, social,
and environmental health, as well as their problem-focused, emotion-focused, and
avoidant coping strategies. Methodology: The study design was cross-sectional. A
total 207 samples were selected conveniently for this study from Centre for the
rehabilitation of the paralyzed (CRP), Neurology unit, at Savar. Data was collected by
using of questionnaire and quality of life (QoL) and coping strategies were assessed
by the WHOQOL BREEF and COPE BREEF questionnaire. The study was
conducted by using quantitative descriptive analysis through using SPSS software
20.0 version. Results: Among 207 stroke patients evaluate, 8% (16) participants were
30-39 years, 21% (43) participants were 40-49 years, 45% (94) were 50-59 years,
26% (54) participants were 60-70 year, 67% (140) were male and 33% (67) were
female where 81% were ischemic and 19% were hemorrhagic. The study found that
quality of life (QoL) and coping strategies for ischemic and haemorrhagic
participants. Association also found among socio-demographic information,
WHOQOL domain, and COPING domain. Association also found between
WHOQOL domain and COPING domain. It was found that the individual with stroke
had a poor QoL. Conclusion: Stroke is a devastating condition that reduces a person's
quality of life. The stroke patients reported low scores on all of the WHOQOL scales,
which indicate poor overall quality of life (QOL). The study found that stroke has a
significant impact on one's quality of life. Using coping strategies, it is necessary to
take steps to improve QoL, particularly in the areas of physical, psychological, social,
and environmental with stroke. As a result, their quality of life will improve in the
long run.
Key words: Quality of life (QOL), Coping Strategy, Stroke
Description:
This dissertation is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
