Relation between post-stroke satisfaction with time use, perceived social support and depressive symptoms.
OBJECTIVE
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.


METHODS
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.
Doble
Susan E
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School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada. susan.doble@dal.ca
Shearer
Cindy
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Lall-Phillips
Julie
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Jones
Stan
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D012944:Social Support; D020521:Stroke / Q000523:psychology*; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation; D013995:Time