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@article{176185,
        author = {LIGI K.O and Dr.Molly John},
        title = {Development and Initial Validation of the Stroke Specific Perceived Stress Scale (SSPSS)},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {5885-5887},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=176185},
        abstract = {Background: Stroke survivors face unique physical, emotional, and social stressors not adequately captured by existing tools. The Stroke-Specific Perceived Stress Scale (SSPSS) was developed to address this gap and provide a tailored assessment of stress in this population.
Materials and Methods: The SSPSS was developed using a systematic process involving literature review, qualitative interviews, and expert validation. A cross-sectional study recruited 270 stroke survivors aged 38–80 years with a modified Rankin Scale score of 2–4. Psychometric analyses assessed the scale’s reliability and validity.
Results: The SSPSS demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.96). Scores, ranging from 1 to 108, were categorized as low (1–36), moderate (37–72), and high stress (73–108). Significant correlations with established psychological measures confirmed its construct validity.
Conclusion: The SSPSS is a reliable and valid tool for assessing stress in stroke survivors. It facilitates targeted interventions in clinical practice, contributing to improved rehabilitation outcomes. Further research to explore its factor structure and cross-cultural applicability is recommended.},
        keywords = {Stroke, Perceived Stress, Scale Development, Rehabilitation, Psychometrics},
        month = {April},
        }