Key result
Post-stroke time-use dissatisfaction is linked to poorer social support and increased depressive symptoms.
Cross-Sectional (n=54)
PURPOSE: To determine if perceived level of social support and number of depressive symptoms differentiates those who are satisfied with their time use post-stroke from those who are dissatisfied. METHOD: Secondary analysis of data of 54 subjects grouped by yes/no responses to 'Are you satisfied with how you spend your time?' Perceived social support and number of depressive symptoms were evaluated using the MOS Social Support Scale and Geriatric Depression Scale respectively. RESULTS: Time use satisfaction was high (64.8%). Dissatisfied subjects reported lower affectionate support and fewer positive social interactions (t < -2.70, p < 0.009) as well as higher levels of depression (t = 2.06, p = 0.05). Dissatisfied subjects were more likely to endorse only three Geriatric Depression Scale items (i.e., 'dropped activities', 'often bored', and 'often felt helpless') (chi2(1) > 7.27, p < 0.007). CONCLUSIONS: Persons post-stroke who are dissatisfied with their time use may not be depressed but may benefit from participation in meaningful social occupations.
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Doble et al. (2008) conducted a cross-sectional in Post-stroke (n=54). Dissatisfaction with post-stroke time use vs. Satisfaction with post-stroke time use was evaluated on Perceived social support (MOS Social Support Scale) and depressive symptoms (Geriatric Depression Scale) (p=<0.009). Dissatisfaction with time use post-stroke was associated with lower affectionate support and fewer positive social interactions (p<0.009) and higher depressive symptoms (p=0.05).
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