The impact of anxiety on quality of life of patients admitted to a recovery rehabilitation ward: A prospective cohort study

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether anxiety affects the quality of life (QOL) of patients admitted to recovery rehabilitation wards. Using a binary logistic regression analysis on a sample of 60 subjects, the dependent variable QOL was measured using the MOS Short-Form 36-Item Health (SF-36) subscales, and the independent variable anxiety was assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)(state anxiety: temporary anxiety; trait anxiety; and tendency to be anxious). Both state anxiety and trait anxiety were identified as factors influencing the overall health perception and mental health of the SF-36 before discharge. This study reveals that state anxiety and trait anxiety impact the mental health of QOL, suggesting that it is crucial to consider state and trait anxiety perspectives from the initial stage of hospitalization and to comprehensively evaluate anxiety.