Quality of life of stroke survivors: A cross-sectional study of association with functional independence, self-reported fatigue and exercise self-efficacy.

Objectives: Stroke is a leading cause of disability and one of the most debilitating conditions especially in the developing world. Rehabilitation focuses on improving functional ability which may enhance quality of life (QoL). The aims of this study were to investigate the association between QoL and each of functional independence (FI), self-reported fatigue (SRF) and exercise self-efficacy (ESE) in stroke survivors.