The impact of the broken windows theory-based intervention model on psychological resilience and rehabilitation outcomes in convalescent stroke patients after surgery

Objective: To explore the impact of an intervention model based on the broken windows theory on psychological resilience and rehabilitation outcomes in convalescent patients who underwent surgery for stroke. Methods: Using whole-group (ward-based) randomization, 116 convalescent stroke patients from June 2022 to June 2024 were divided into two groups. The control group (n=58) received routine intervention guidance, while the study group (n=58) received an intervention model based on the broken windows theory in addition to routine care. Psychological resilience, self-care ability, rehabilitation outcomes, and quality of life were compared between the two groups. Results: After 8 weeks of intervention, the Chinese version of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) scores in the study group increased compared with before intervention, and...