To model the developmental trajectory of disability acceptance over six months post-discharge in HICH patients and examine the effects of self-efficacy and age on this trajectory.
Key Findings:
Disability acceptance showed a nonlinear trajectory, with initial growth followed by stabilization.
Self-efficacy had a strong positive association with concurrent disability acceptance.
Age positively predicted the rate of change in disability acceptance but not the initial level.
Interpretation:
Disability acceptance evolves dynamically in the early months post-HICH, with self-efficacy playing a crucial role in supporting acceptance and age influencing the speed of improvement.
Limitations:
The study was limited to a single hospital, which may affect generalizability.
Loss to follow-up may introduce bias in the results.
Conclusion:
Early interventions targeting self-efficacy could optimize psychological recovery in HICH patients.
