Digital Health Literacy and Social Participation in Individuals With Hemiplegia
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorAfyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
About this trial
This cross-sectional observational study aims to investigate the association between digital health literacy and social participation in individuals with hemiplegia after stroke. A total of 250 adults with a history of stroke at least 6 months previously will be included. Digital health literacy will be assessed using the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS), and social participation will be assessed using the Reintegration to Normal Living Index (RNLI). The secondary aim is to examine the associations of digital health literacy with anxiety and depression, functional independence, and fatigue.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
None
Disqualifiers
None
Trial population
The study population will consist of adults with hemiplegia following stroke who receive care at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic, inpatient service, or rehabilitation unit of Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University. Eligible participants will have a history of stroke at least 6 months before enrollment, be able to communicate and complete the study assessments, and have a Mini-Mental State Examination score of 24 or higher. Both female and male participants will be included.
Trial design
Design model
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
250 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial groupGroup A: Individuals With Post-Stroke Hemiplegia
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Social Participation Assessed by the Reintegration to Normal Living Index
Social participation will be assessed using the Reintegration to Normal Living Index (RNLI). The RNLI consists of 11 items evaluating reintegration into daily activities, family roles, social relationships, and community life. The total score ranges from 0 to 110, with higher scores indicating better reintegration and social participation.
Time frame
At the single study assessment (Day 1)Secondary outcomes
1
Digital Health Literacy Assessed by the eHealth Literacy Scale
Digital health literacy will be assessed using the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS). The scale consists of 8 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale. The total score ranges from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater perceived digital health literacy.
Time frame
At the single study assessment (Day 1)2
Anxiety Symptoms Assessed by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
Anxiety symptoms will be assessed using the 7-item anxiety subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-A). The subscale score ranges from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating greater anxiety symptom severity.
Time frame
At the single study assessment (Day 1)3
Depressive Symptoms Assessed by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
Depressive symptoms will be assessed using the 7-item depression subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-D). The subscale score ranges from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating greater depressive symptom severity.
Time frame
At the single study assessment (Day 1)4
Functional Independence Assessed by the Barthel Index
Functional independence in activities of daily living will be assessed using the Barthel Index. The total score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater functional independence.
Time frame
At the single study assessment (Day 1)Sponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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