To investigate the rehabilitation requirements and contributing elements in elderly individuals recuperating from ischemic stroke.
Key Findings:
Mean score for rehabilitation needs was 140.60 ± 29.806.
Primary rehabilitation needs included assistance with dressing, swallowing training, emotional support, hygiene assistance, and understanding discharge plans.
Self-care capability, social support, and self-efficacy significantly influenced rehabilitation needs (p < 0.05).
Interpretation:
Rehabilitation needs are interconnected and influenced by various factors, highlighting the importance of tailored rehabilitation strategies for elderly stroke patients to improve outcomes.
Limitations:
Cross-sectional design limits causal inferences.
Study conducted in a single hospital may affect generalizability.
Potential biases in self-reported data may influence results.
Conclusion:
Customized rehabilitation strategies that consider individual patient needs and influencing factors can enhance recovery and quality of life for elderly stroke patients.
