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.