Social Network Mapping and Functional Recovery Within 6 Months of Ischemic Stroke.

ABSTRACT: Objective. Stroke recovery is a multidimensional process influenced by biological and psychosocial factors. To understand the latter, we mapped the social networks of stroke patients, analyzing their changes and effects on physical function at 3 and 6 months after stroke. Methods. We used a quantitative social network assessment tool to map the structure and health habits embedded in patients' personal social networks. The physical function outcome was determined using the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Physical Function Scale (0-100, mean 50 for US general population). We used mixed-effects models to assess changes in social network metrics. We used multivariable models to test the association between soc

SUBMITTER: Dhand A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6851478 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature