Association between early post-stroke pain and quality of life in working-age patients: results from the FRAILTY study

Key Points

• The study aims to explore the relationship between early post-stroke pain and health-related quality of life in working-age individuals.
• Analyzed data from the FRAILTY study focusing on working-age patients post-ischemic stroke.
• Assessed the presence of post-stroke pain at three months after the stroke.
• Evaluated its impact on health-related quality of life and recovery perceptions.
• 24.6% of working-age patients experienced post-stroke pain three months post-stroke.
• Post-stroke pain significantly reduced health-related quality of life.
• Participants reported a negative effect on overall recovery perceptions due to post-stroke pain.