Exploring Stroke Patients' Needs: A Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Modified Needs Assessment Questionnaire in a Greek Context.

ABSTRACT: Stroke survivors often face diverse unmet needs highlighting the significance of identifying and addressing these needs to enhance rehabilitation outcomes and overall quality of life. This study aimed to validate the modified Needs Assessment Questionnaire (mNAQ) as a reliable and valid tool for assessing the needs of stroke patients in the Greek context. Additionally the research sought to identify potential differences in the assessment of stroke patients' needs based on their stroke phase and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores. A sample of 71 adult stroke survivors adhering to World Health Organization guidelines and providing autonomous consent participated in the study. The mNAQ comprising 141 items across 12 domains was utilized to evaluate stroke patients' nee

SUBMITTER: Paschalidou K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11241691 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature