Authors : Gavesh Kumar Vaishnav; Janardan Patra

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25may170

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Abstract : Stroke is a major cause of long-term disability, affecting motor, cognitive, and psychosocial functions. Hemiplegia, depending on whether the left or right brain hemisphere is involved, can influence the quality of life (QoL) differently. Understanding these differences is essential for personalized rehabilitation.  Aim: To compare the QoL between individuals with right and left hemiplegic stroke.  Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted using convenient sampling of 40 stroke survivors (aged 45–65) with either right or left hemiplegia. The Stroke-Specific Quality of Life (SS-QoL) scale was used for assessment.  Results & Conclusion: Right hemiplegic stroke survivors experienced more severe quality of life issues compared to those with left hemiplegia. The findings suggest that left hemiplegic individuals generally have better quality of life, emphasizing the need for side- specific rehabilitation approaches.

Keywords : Stroke, (SS-QOL) Scale, Quality of Life (QoL), Stroke Survivors.

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