5.CONCLUSION
In conclusion, SSQOL and SF-36 scales are reliable measurement tools that can be used to evaluate the quality of life of acute stroke patients However, when similar subdimensions were examined; It was concluded that SSQOL generally had higher mean scores, higher internal consistencies, and also a moderate correlation existed between similar subdimensions of both scales. Besides, celling and floor values of both scales were similar except for PF and A subdimensions. In line with these results; use of disease-specific SSQOL scale is priorly recommended for the evaluation of the quality of life of acute stroke patients. It is also recommended that this study be performed in different groups of stroke patients, one month or longer after a stroke attack.