Fear of progression and association factors in stroke patients: a latent profile analysis - PubMed
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- Fear of progression (FoP) is a common psychological issue among stroke patients, with significant heterogeneity in its manifestation.
- The study utilized latent profile analysis (LPA) to classify 366 stroke patients into two distinct subgroups based on FoP levels: Low-FoP Adaptive Type (48.6%) and High-FoP Sustained Type (51.4%).
- Key factors influencing high FoP included younger age (18-59 years), hypertension comorbidity, higher perceived recurrence risk, and specific medical coping modes (confrontation and avoidance).
- Patients with high FoP exhibited higher perceived recurrence risk, greater stroke severity (NIHSS score), and lower adaptive coping abilities compared to the low-FoP group.
- The findings highlight the need for personalized psychological interventions targeting high-risk individuals to mitigate FoP and enhance rehabilitation outcomes in stroke patients.