Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
This study aims to determine the frequency of post-stroke fatigue (PSF) in patients experiencing their first-ever stroke and admitted to our clinic. PSF is a common and debilitating condition that significantly impacts patients' recovery and quality of life. The study will also explore the association between fatigue severity and various demographic and clinical factors such as age, gender, stroke type and duration, pain, mood disorders, sleep quality, motor and cognitive functions, spasticity, physical capacity, ambulation, independence in daily living activities, and health-related quality of life. Patients over 18 years old, at least three months post-stroke, and meeting specific inclusion criteria will be recruited. Fatigue will be assessed using validated scales including the Fatigue Severity Scale and Visual Analog Scale-Fatigue. Additional assessments will measure pain, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, motor and cognitive status, spasticity, physical endurance, functional mobility, and daily activity independence. The findings are expected to contribute to a better understanding of PSF and help inform more effective rehabilitation strategies.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with stroke according to definition by the World Health Organization * Being over 18 years of age * Having had a stroke confirmed by Computed Tomography (CT) and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) * At least 3 months after stroke * At least stage 2 according to the Functional Ambulation Classification * Agreed to participate in the study and signed the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Previous history of stroke * Communication problems due to reasons such as aphasia and dementia * Patients who are illiterate * Cognitive functional impairment who cannot take commands (MMSE\<24) * Dİagnoses such as cancer, heart failure, liver failure, renal failure that may cause fatigue * Signs of systemic infection * History of subarachnoid hemorrhage