Study to Assess Fatigue and Motor Performance Among Stroke Patients in a Selected Hospital, Bangalore

Abstract

Background: In India, Stroke is found to be the leading cause of death and disability. The incidence of stroke varied from 116 to 163 per 100,000 population. Post-stroke fatigue has been associated with a poor functional outcome among stroke patients aged 18 to 50 years. Objectives: To assess the fatigue and motor performance among stroke patients. Methods: A quantitative research approach and a descriptive cross-sectional study were conducted in the Neuro medicine Outpatient Department of SJMCH, Bangalore; 40 samples were selected using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. The data was collected using the baseline proforma, fatigue was assessed using the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), and motor performance was evaluated using the Modified Rankin Scale (MRS). Result: The fatigue range among the participants was 10-60, and the mean fatigue level among post-stroke patients was 41.3 +- 14.9. Most participants had slight disability 45%, Moderate disability 22.5 %, no significant disability 25 %, and no symptoms at all 7.5. Conclusion: The study findings highlight the fact that there is a need to assess fatigue and motor performance among post-stroke patients. Early assessment and treatment can mitigate fatigue and improve post-stroke patients' motor performance.