Table 4 Correlations between FAS scores and SF- 36, and return to activity, respectively
From: Post-stroke fatigue: The role of comorbidities and its impact on quality of life
SF- 36 domains (n = 123 to 142) | Response categories | N (%) | Mean FAS score (SD) | Spearman’s rho (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Physical functioning | N/A | 134 | –- | − 0.57 (− 0.68; − 0.44) |
Role–physical | N/A | 123 | –- | − 0.53 (− 0.65; − 0.39) |
Bodily pain | N/A | 132 | –- | − 0.38 (− 0.52; − 0.22) |
General health | N/A | 129 | –- | − 0.57 (− 0.68; − 0.44) |
Vitality | N/A | 131 | –- | − 0.67 (− 0.76; − 0.56) |
Social functioning | N/A | 132 | –- | − 0.56 (− 0.67; − 0.42) |
Role–emotional | N/A | 125 | –- | − 0.47 (− 0.60; − 0.32) |
Mental health | N/A | 131 | –- | − 0.57 (− 0.67; − 0.43) |
Been able to return to prestroke life and activities (n = 139) | Yes | 54 (38.8) | 19.3 (6.0) | − 0.48 (− 0.33; − 0.60) |
Yes, but not as before | 51 (36.7) | 23.8 (6.3) | ||
No | 34 (24.5) | 29.7 (9.8) |