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Project Number: | I21RX002898-01A1 |
Title: | Improving Quality of Life for Veterans with Stroke and Psychological Distress |
Principal Investigator: | Gina L. Evans |
Location: | Houston, TX |
Congressional District Code: | 9 |
Research Service: | Rehabilitation R&D |
Project Period: | December 2018 - November 2021 |
FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $16,424 |
Total Award Amount (all years): |
$198,765 |
Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Stroke self-management treatment can improve disability, confidence in recovery, and quality of life. However, Veterans with comorbid stroke and psychological distress (anxiety and depression) have suboptimal mobility, little engagement in meaningful social interactions and poor quality of life. Effective management of psychological distress in patients with stroke is associated with positive physical functioning, social role functioning and quality of life. Current self-management treatments fo... |