Acceptance of Illness and Life Satisfaction in Patients after Ischemic Stroke

Introduction. Stroke is a disease that ranks highest in terms of mortality worldwide. It is a chronic condition that affects functioning and social roles. Advanced diagnostic capabilities, appropriate care, and systematic and early rehabilitation significantly reduce mortality. The quality of life o...

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Main Authors: Ewelina Bąk, Magdalena Żywczak, Sylwia Krzemińska
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Language:English
Published: Państwowa Akademia Nauk Stosowanych we Włocławku 2023-09-01
Series:Pielęgniarstwo Neurologiczne i Neurochirurgiczne
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Online Access:https://apcz.umk.pl/PNIN/article/view/48510
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Magdalena Żywczak
Sylwia Krzemińska
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description Introduction. Stroke is a disease that ranks highest in terms of mortality worldwide. It is a chronic condition that affects functioning and social roles. Advanced diagnostic capabilities, appropriate care, and systematic and early rehabilitation significantly reduce mortality. The quality of life of stroke survivors changes as a result. Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the acceptance and satisfaction of patients after an ischemic stroke. Material and Methods. The study was conducted between September 2019 and December 2019 among 91 patients from the Outpatient Clinic of the Independent Municipal Health Care Facility in Zembrzyce, the Independent Public Health Care Facility in Mucharz, and patients hospitalized in the Beskid Rehabilitation and Medical Center in Jaworzno in the Neurological Rehabilitation Subunit. Two questionnaires were used for the study: the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS) and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Results. In terms of life satisfaction, 56% of the participants had low levels of satisfaction, while only 25% reported high satisfaction. The average acceptance of illness score among patients aged 40–60 was 24.2, indicating a good level of acceptance. The average score for satisfaction with life was 17.19, reflecting low levels of satisfaction. Conclusions. Higher levels of acceptance of illness were associated with increased satisfaction with life. Acceptance of illness significantly influenced life satisfaction. Chronic conditions such as stroke make acceptance of illness more challenging. (JNNN 2023;12(3):103–111)
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spelling doaj-art-1f9d1abeffe444618424458563610af12025-08-20T02:33:55ZengPaństwowa Akademia Nauk Stosowanych we WłocławkuPielęgniarstwo Neurologiczne i Neurochirurgiczne2084-80212299-03212023-09-0112310311110.15225/PNN.2023.12.3.144176Acceptance of Illness and Life Satisfaction in Patients after Ischemic StrokeEwelina Bąk0Magdalena Żywczak1Sylwia Krzemińska2Technical and Humanities University in Bielsko-Biała, PolandBeskid Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Jaworze, PolandWrocław Medical University, PolandIntroduction. Stroke is a disease that ranks highest in terms of mortality worldwide. It is a chronic condition that affects functioning and social roles. Advanced diagnostic capabilities, appropriate care, and systematic and early rehabilitation significantly reduce mortality. The quality of life of stroke survivors changes as a result. Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the acceptance and satisfaction of patients after an ischemic stroke. Material and Methods. The study was conducted between September 2019 and December 2019 among 91 patients from the Outpatient Clinic of the Independent Municipal Health Care Facility in Zembrzyce, the Independent Public Health Care Facility in Mucharz, and patients hospitalized in the Beskid Rehabilitation and Medical Center in Jaworzno in the Neurological Rehabilitation Subunit. Two questionnaires were used for the study: the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS) and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Results. In terms of life satisfaction, 56% of the participants had low levels of satisfaction, while only 25% reported high satisfaction. The average acceptance of illness score among patients aged 40–60 was 24.2, indicating a good level of acceptance. The average score for satisfaction with life was 17.19, reflecting low levels of satisfaction. Conclusions. Higher levels of acceptance of illness were associated with increased satisfaction with life. Acceptance of illness significantly influenced life satisfaction. Chronic conditions such as stroke make acceptance of illness more challenging. (JNNN 2023;12(3):103–111)https://apcz.umk.pl/PNIN/article/view/48510acceptance of illnesslife satisfactionstroke
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Acceptance of Illness and Life Satisfaction in Patients after Ischemic Stroke
Pielęgniarstwo Neurologiczne i Neurochirurgiczne
acceptance of illness
life satisfaction
stroke
title Acceptance of Illness and Life Satisfaction in Patients after Ischemic Stroke
title_full Acceptance of Illness and Life Satisfaction in Patients after Ischemic Stroke
title_fullStr Acceptance of Illness and Life Satisfaction in Patients after Ischemic Stroke
title_full_unstemmed Acceptance of Illness and Life Satisfaction in Patients after Ischemic Stroke
title_short Acceptance of Illness and Life Satisfaction in Patients after Ischemic Stroke
title_sort acceptance of illness and life satisfaction in patients after ischemic stroke
topic acceptance of illness
life satisfaction
stroke
url https://apcz.umk.pl/PNIN/article/view/48510
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