Long-term effect of meridian exercises on life qualities of stoke patients

VernacularTitle:经络操运动对卒中患者康复护理的远期影响
Author: Shao-Juan HUANG ¹ ; Guo-Qiong LIAO ; Ji-Hong PU
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1. 广州中医药大学深圳附属医院
Keywords: Meridian exercises; Stroke; Rehabilitation care; Long-term effect
From: Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2010;16(7):766-768
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To study the long-term effect of meridian exercises on life qualities of stoke patients. Methods A total of 200 stroke patients were divided in to two groups according to course of disease, test group (100 cases) and control group (100 cases). Meridian exercises on special points were done everyday along with the basic conventional care in stable condition after 48 hours, lasting 6 months. ADL( Activities of Daily Living Scale) and HAMD(Hamilton Depression Rating Scale)were tested, scores between test group and control group before and after treatment were compared. Results Stroke patients in test group had better mental station, self-care abilities and social adaptabilities than control group. (P < 0. 05). Conclusions Meridian exercises in early treatment could develop the physical, mental and social function of stroke patients and significantly improve the long-term prognosis.