Article

The aim of this study was to explore the influence of personal factors
(i.e. age, gender, place of residence and time since onset of stroke) on
self-perceived functioning and environmental factors, using the International
Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Set for Stroke
(extended version) as a framework. Design: Cross-sectional study. Participants:
A total of 243 community-dwelling persons (53% men) with prior stroke (6 months to
13 years) with a mean age of 68 years (age range 24-95 years). Methods:
Regression analysis of 4 personal factors (age, gender, place of residence, and
time since onset of stroke) was used to explore their influence on different
components, domains and categories of functioning and environmental factors,
evaluated with the extended version of the Comprehensive ICF Core Set for Stroke.
Results: The personal factors had statistically significant predictive values for
almost all the categories, domains and components of functioning and
environmental factors examined in this study.
These factors influence
self-perceived functional outcome and environmental factors in terms of being
barriers or facilitators in various ways. Conclusion: Personal factors, such as
age, gender, place of residence and time since onset of stroke, influence
self-perceived functioning and environmental factors.

Langue : ANGLAIS