Effects of acupuncture combined with modern rehabilitation technique at early stage on life self-care ability and mental state of the patient of stroke.
- Author:
Jian-Jun JIN
1
;
Ya-Li XU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture; Acupuncture Therapy; Humans; Medicine; Self Care; Stroke
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2005;25(5):304-306
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo observe effects of acupuncture combined with modern rehabilitation at early stage on life self-care ability and mental state of the patient of stroke.
METHODSTwo hundred and twelve cases with stable life signs and no progress of neurological signs for 48 hours were randomly divided into an acupuncture plus rehabilitation group (group I, n = 113) and a simple acupuncture group (group II, n = 99). The group I were treated by acupuncture plus psychological therapy and movement function rehabilitation therapy, and the group II by simple acupuncture. Their life self-care ability and mental state were evaluated.
RESULTSThe score of life self-care ability in the group I was up-regulated by 17.57 points (P < 0.05) and the mental state was down-regulated by 5.86 points (P < 0.05) in average as compared with that in the group II.
CONCLUSIONAcupuncture combined with modern rehabilitation technique at early stage of stroke can significantly improve life self-care ability and mental state of the patient.
