Yun Shi, Mandy W M Fong, Christopher L Metts, Sherri L LaVela, Charles Bombardier, Lu Hu, Alex W K Wong
OBJECTIVE: To assess contemporaneous and temporal dynamics of perceived social isolation (PSI), secondary conditions, and daily activity patterns in individuals post-stroke. DESIGN: Longitudinal observational study using ecological momentary assessment (EMA) as a real-time assessment of an individual's lived experiences. We conducted dynamic network analyses to examine longitudinal associations among EMA variables. SETTINGS: Home and Community PARTICIPANTS: 202 individuals with mild-to-moderate chronic stroke (median age = 60 years; 45% female; 44% black; 90% ischemic stroke; median NIHSS score = 2) INTERVENTION: Not applicable MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: EMA questions measured PSI, secondary conditions (pain, tiredness, stress, anxiety, worthlessness, difficulty concentrating, and cheerfulness), and daily activity patterns (being at home, being alone, and participating in productive activities)...
March 6, 2024: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation