Quality of life and mood status in adults with intracerebral hemorrhage: A cross-sectional study

Abstract Background: Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is the deadliest of all stroke disorders. This disease leads to a reduced quality of life for patients, with ICH survivors experiencing functional and cognitive impairment as well as chronic anxiety or depression. However, the exact correlation between patients' quality of life and anxiety symptoms and depressive symptoms remains unclear. It is also unclear whether improvements in patients' quality of life can reduce the degree of abnormal mood. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between quality of life, self-burden and mood status in patients with ICH to provide baseline information. Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional study in which 307 participants were recruited by the Department of Neurosurgery at Southwest Medical University Hospital. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with participants, patient self-assessment questionnaires, and a review of electronic medical records. Results: There were significant correlations among quality of life, participants' self-perceived burden, anxiety symptoms and depressive symptoms (P<0.05). The analysis of the SF-36 scale showed that the physiological health of patients was the main factor affecting anxiety symptoms and depressive symptoms. Conclusion: A decrease in the level of negative emotions in patients was associated with an increase in quality of life and a decrease in the patient's self-perceived burden.