Table 5.
Correlations between self-estimated postural balance, assessed postural balance and anxiety depending on group affiliation
| Time for assessment | FES(S)-BBS, VESD/Control | p | FES(S)-TUG VESD/Control | p | FES(S)/HADS-A VESD/Control | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First day home | 0.712***/0.594*** | 0.15 | - 0.565**/−0.655** | 0.24 | - 0.337*/− 0.113 | 0.12 |
| 1 month after discharge | 0.641***/0.599** | 0.37 | - 0.709**/−0.416** | 0.02 | - 0.358**/−0.382** | 0.45 |
| 3 months post-stroke | 0.723**/817** | 0.14 | - 0.621**/−0.554** | 0.32 | - 0.437**/−0.193 | 0.11 |
| 12 months post-stroke | 0.741***/704** | 0.46 | - 0.584**/−0.514** | 0.32 | - 0.444**/−0.259 | 0.17 |
FES(S) Falls Efficacy Scale Swedish version, BBS Berg Balance Scale, TUG Timed Up and Go, HADS-A Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale-Anxiety subscale, VESD Very Early Supported Discharge
***p < 0.0001, **p < 0.001, *p < 0.05