4. DISCUSSION
The aim of this study was to compare the SFQ-36, which was developed specifically for stroke in patients with acute stroke and to compare the sociodemographic characteristics of stroke patients with similar subdimensions. It was concluded that both instruments were useful in determining the QOL in acute stroke patients. Both scales have been utilized for evaluating HRQOL in different populations. There are numerous studies where the two scales have been used for evaluating HRQOL7, 13, 14, 16, 17.
Some validity and reliability studies have used two scales in combination9. However, as far as we know, this is the first study comparing both scales in acute stroke patients.