Biopsychosocial Needs and Quality of Life for Patients with Hemiplegia

Document Type : Scientific Research Periodical

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1 faculty of nursing helwan university

2 Medical surgical. Faculty of nursing, helwan university

3 Medical surgical nursing, Helwan University

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Background: Hemiplegia is defined as the paralysis of one side of the body. It is caused by disease or injury to the opposite hemisphere of the brain. People with hemiplegia often display difficulties in mobility, cardiopulmonary function, and sensory functioning. These difficulties affect their activities in daily living and thus have a negative impact on the quality of their life. Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess the biopsychosocial needs and quality of life for patients with hemiplegia. Research design: A descriptive exploratory research design was utilized to achieve the aim of the present study. Setting: This study conducted at special outpatient clinic at Fayoum university hospital. Subject: A Purposive sample includes 100 patients.  Tools of data collection:  Tool I: Patient’s assessment tool. Tool II: Biopsychosocial needs assessment, (Physical needs assessment include assessment of the daily living activities using Barthel index scale, Psychological needs assessment and Social needs assessment). Tool III:  Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale (SS-QOL) questionnaire. Results: The results of this study revealed that 50% of patients had sever level of dependency while 70% of patients had poor quality of life. Conclusion: It was concluded that there was statistical significance relation between total biopsychosocial needs of patients with hemiplegia and their quality of life. Recommendations: Regular follow up for patients with hemiplegia to evaluate their health conditions and to detect complications early.

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Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice
Volume 4, Issue 11
September 2025
Pages 139-154

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