Leisure Time Activity Participation and its Impact on Quality of Life among Stroke Survivors

Abstract

Background and Objectives Stroke represents a global public health challenge contributing to mortality morbidity activity limitations and participation issues. Active engagement in leisure activities is known to independently predict well-being and plays a substantial role in the social context. This survey aimed to explore leisure time activity participation among sub-acute or chronic stroke survivors and its impact on their Quality of Life QOL.Method A total of 109 sub-acute or chronic stroke survivors participated in the study. Comprehensive sociodemographic information responses regarding leisure time activity participation and barriers experienced during such activities were documented. The Stroke Specific Quality of Life scale SSQOL was employed to assess the overall quality of life among individuals.Results Descriptive statistics were used to analyze socio-demographic data. An independent t-test was conducted to compare leisure time activity participation with quality-of-life scores revealing a significant difference between groups t8.5426 P0.0001. Further an independent t-test was applied to compare individual domains of SSQOL scores in participants and non-participants with significance found in all domains except for personality t1.4592 P1.475. Conclusion Leisure time activity participation exerts a positive and significant influence on all domains of quality of life excluding personality. The study also documented barriers to participation providing valuable insights from the perspective of the patients. This research underscores the importance of promoting leisure activity engagement for enhancing the overall well-being of stroke survivors and emphasizes the need for addressing specific barriers to foster a more inclusive and fulfilling post-stroke life.