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Relationship between kinesiophobia and trunk control, functional mobility, fear of falling and quality of life in stroke patients

İnmeli hastalarda kinezyofobinin gövde kontrolü, fonksiyonel mobilite, düşme korkusu ve yaşam kalitesi ile ilişkisi

Selin Korkmaz Erman(USKUDAR UNIVERSITY)0009-0004-3139-0969
Osman Çoban(üsküdar üniversitesi)0000-0003-4493-2478
Pages
179–186
Publication Date
2026-07-31
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Conclusion: Considering the detrimental impact of post-stroke kinesiophobia on trunk control, quality of life, and fear of falling, incorporating kinesiophobia-focused interventions into rehabilitation programs may enhance therapeutic outcomes.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Purpose: The aim of our study was to investigate the relationship between kinesiophobia, trunk control, functional mobility and fear of falling and quality of life in stroke patients.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: This study was designed as a cross-sectional observational study. 50 patients participated in the study.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: Considering the detrimental impact of post-stroke kinesiophobia on trunk control, quality of life, and fear of falling, incorporating kinesiophobia-focused interventions into rehabilitation programs may enhance therapeutic outcomes.
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⚙️Variables:İnme · Korku · Postural denge

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Purpose: The aim of our study was to investigate the relationship between kinesiophobia, trunk control, functional mobility and fear of falling and quality of life in stroke patients. Methods: This study was designed as a cross-sectional observational study. 50 patients participated in the study. Kinesiophobia was assessed using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK), trunk control using the Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), functional mobility using the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), fear of falling using the Tinetti Falls Efficacy Scale (TFES), and quality of life using the Short Form-12 (SF-12) physical Component (SF-12 PC) and Mental component (SF-12 MC) scores. Results: The TSK showed a strong negative correlation with both the SF-12 PC Score (r=–0.652, p<0.01) and the SF-12 MC Score (r=–0.391, p<0.01). A strong positive correlation was observed between TSK and TFES total scores (r=0.790, p<0.01). Additionally, TSK demonstrated low-to-moderate negative correlations with TIS total scores (r=–0.425, p<0.01) and trunk performance (r=–0.353, p<0.05). Conclusion: Considering the detrimental impact of post-stroke kinesiophobia on trunk control, quality of life, and fear of falling, incorporating kinesiophobia-focused interventions into rehabilitation programs may enhance therapeutic outcomes.

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Amaç:Çalışmamızın amacı inmeli hastalarda kinezyofobinin gövde kontrolü, fonksiyonel mobilite, düşme korkusu ve yaşam kalitesi ile ilişkisini incelemekti. Yöntem: Bu çalışma kesitsel gözlemsel bir çalışma olarak tasarlandı. Çalışmaya inme geçirmiş 50 birey katıldı. Kinezyofobi Tampa Kineziyofobi Ölçeği (TKÖ) ile, gövde kontrolü Gövde Bozukluğu Ölçeği (GBÖ) ile, fonksiyonel mobilite Zamanlı Kalk ve Yürü Testi (ZKYT) ile, düşme korkusu Tinetti Düşme Etkinliği Ölçeği (TDEÖ) ile ve yaşam kalitesi Kısa Form 12 (SF-12) fiziksel (SF-12 FK) ve mental skorları (SF-12 MK) ile değerlendirildi. Bulgular: TKÖ ile hem SF12-FK (r=-0,652, p<0,01) hem de SF12-MK (r=-0,391, p<0,01) arasındaki korelasyon negatif ve yüksek düzeyde; TDEÖ toplamı (r=0,790, p<0,01) ile pozitif ve yüksek düzeyde, GBÖ toplam skorları ile negatif yönde ve zayıf düzeyde anlamlı bir ilişki (r=-0,353, p<0,05) bulundu. Sonuç: İnme sonrası kinezyofobinin gövde kontrolünü ve yaşam kalitesini olumsuz etkilediği, ayrıca düşme korkusunu arttırdığı göz önüne alındığında, kinezyofobiye yönelik müdahalelerin tedavi sonuçlarını olumlu yönde etkileyebileceği düşünülmektedir

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Erman, S. K., Çoban, O. (2026). Relationship between kinesiophobia and trunk control, functional mobility, fear of falling and quality of life in stroke patients. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, Cilt: 13 Sayı: 2, 179–186. https://doi.org/10.15437/jetr.1621233

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