Relationship between personality and poststroke functional outcomes: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Factors such as age and stroke severity are commonly used to predict poststroke functional outcomes and tailor stroke rehabilitation therapy. However, the role of personality in stroke rehabilitation and its influence on functional outcomes is unclear. This review aims to assess whether an association exists between personality and poststroke functional outcomes.

Methods

We searched Medline, AMED, APA PsychINFO, CENTRAL, CINAHL and Scopus for studies published between database inception and 22 October 2024. Studies were included if they recruited adults with stroke, used a validated method to assess personality and poststroke functional outcomes and were published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Results

Five studies were identified (n=424): four cohort and one

SUBMITTER: Au-Yeung D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12506118 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature