Comparison of stroke survivors with and without emotionalism, assessed in hospital 1 month after stroke
| No emotionalism (n=45) Mean (SD) | Emotionalism (n=19) Mean (SD) | |
|---|---|---|
| GHQ- 121-150 | 3.2 (2.4) | 5.3 (3.5) |
| Recovery locus of control scale | 33.2 (3.3) | 34.2 (3.7) |
| Impact of events scale intrusion subscale** | 2.9 (4.6) | 9.2 (6.6) |
| Impact of events scale avoidance subscale1-150 | 4.7 (4.6) | 9.9 (6.1) |
| MASS Fighting spirit subscale | 49.1 (4.0) | 48.8 (5.2) |
| MASS Anxious preoccupation subscale** | 22.2 (2.8) | 25.2 (4.0) |
| MASS Fatalism subscale1-150 | 20.0 (1.9) | 21.3 (2.2) |
| MASS Avoidance subscale | 1.7 (0.8) | 1.9 (0.8) |
| MASS Helplessness/hopelessness subscale** | 10.9 (2.5) | 14.1 (3.5) |
MASS = Mental adjustment to stroke scale.
↵1-150 p<0.05; **p<0.01, t tests.