Mediating effects of social detachment in young and middle-aged stroke patients between stigma and ability to return to work.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the mediating effect of social isolation on the relationship between stigma and work ability in young and middle-aged stroke patients.

Methods

From May 2022 to May 2024, a survey was conducted on young and middle-aged stroke patients visiting the neurology department of a tertiary hospital in Weifang. The survey utilized the General Information Questionnaire, the Rankin Scale, the General Isolation Scale, the Stigma Scale for Stroke Patients, and the Work Ability Scale.

Results

The scores for work ability, social isolation, and stigma among young and middle-aged stroke patients were 44.23 ± 12.72, 46.27 ± 5.17, and 43.37 ± 4.48, respectively. There was a positive correlation between stigma and social isolation scores (r = 0.550, P

SUBMITTER: Dong J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11782025 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature