Table 1.
Descriptive statistics of variables in stroke survivors
| Variables | Levels | f (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Depression (PHQ-9) | Yes (5-9) | 19 (13.8) |
| No (0-4) | 119 (86.2) | |
| Degree of disability (MRS) | Slight disability (<2) | 31 (22.5) |
| Moderately disability (3) | 37 (26.8) | |
| Moderately-severe disability (4) | 70 (50.7) | |
| Stroke severity (NIHSS) | Mild impairment (<5) | 24 (17.4) |
| Mild to adequately impairment (6-13) | 33 (23.9) | |
| Very severe impairment (≥14) | 81 (58.7) | |
| Dependency level (Barthel Index) | Independent and slightly dependent (91-100) | 13 (9.4) |
| Moderately dependent (61-90) | 86 (62.3) | |
| Severely dependent (21-60) | 39 (28.3) |
PHQ=Physical Health Questionnaire, MRS=Modified Rankin Scale, NIHSS=National Institute of Health Stroke Scale