Examining the Link between the SATIS-Stroke Questionnaire and the Modified Rankin Scale in Stroke Patients at 30 Days Post-discharge

Aim: To assess the correlation between stroke patients' satisfaction with participation and activity (measured by SATIS-Stroke) and their functional independence [measured by modified Rankin Scale, (mRS)] after 30 days of hospital discharge. Materials and Methods: A longitudinal study was conducted on 135 stroke patients, tracking them for 1 month after stroke. Demographic data, including sex, age, marital status, education level, living conditions, and annual budget, were collected. Data analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25.0. Results: Over the 30-day follow-up period, all 135 stroke patients completed the SATIS questionnaire and recorded mRS scores. Initially, the mean mRS score was three during hospitalization, which improved to a mean score of 2 by the end of hospitalization and follow-up. The average SATIS score was 73. Conclusion: The SATIS questionnaire demonstrated a significant correlation with mRS, indicating its effectiveness in predicting stroke patients' clinical status and satisfaction with daily activities and lives. The study also evaluated the questionnaire's predictive value regarding age, gender, income, and marital status. Notably, the questionnaire exhibited a higher predictive value among older females and patients with higher income levels.