Volume 8 | Issue - 8
Volume 8 | Issue - 8
Volume 8 | Issue - 8
Volume 8 | Issue - 7
Volume 8 | Issue - 7
Stroke has a major impact on mortality and morbidity in the Philippines. Functional outcomes of post-stroke patients have been a somewhat neglected area of study despite the high prevalence of stroke in our country. The disability caused by stroke could lead to a significant decline in the level of functioning and deterioration of patients’ quality of life (QoL). QoL assessments are used to evaluate and assist in planning effective management of the effects of stroke among stroke survivors. It is also used to assess the efficacy of stroke rehabilitation and evaluate cost effectiveness in order to justify the costs of health care. Functional outcomes, which include degree of dependence, functional capacity, and physical status, are major determinants of quality of life