Bridging the gap: Essential factors for poststroke community reintegration in low-and-middle income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community reintegration (CR), a fundamental goal in stroke rehabilitation, depends on both patients' personal factors and disease-related factors. Dissatisfaction in reintegration levels is commonly observed among chronic stroke patients; hence, it is essential to understand the factors influencing CR of the chronic stroke patients in low-and-middle income countries.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 53 chronic stroke patients residing in the community aged over 18 years, with a single episode of stroke. Demographic details and patient-reported outcomes, including community reintegration, perceived social participation, balance self-efficacy, fear of fall, physical function, quality of life, caregiver strain, and perceived social support, w

SUBMITTER: Farooq FN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12694808 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature