Some findings about the outcomes of hemiplegics patients
- Author:
Dao Kim Phuong
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hemiplegics;
Squels;
Stroke;
Outcomes;
Functional capacities;
Social integration
- MeSH:
Stroke, Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
- From:Journal of Medical Research
2005;37(4):64-68
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
The sequelae after stroke often have resulted in limits in functions and social integration of the patients. Objectives: (1) to estimate sequela prevalence and (2) to describe the re-integration status of the hemiplegic patients. Method: Medical records of 120 patients presented at Bach Mai Hospital between 1996 to 1999 had been reviewed retrospectively; 64 patients had returned to followed up examination and 25 had been examnined at their home. Among them, 62.5% suffered from shoulder pain, 43.6% having the elbow contracture and 58.1% with wrist spastic flexion. 44.6% to 50% of the patients have difficulties in bathing and cloth changing. 51.8% were independent in ambulation. 35.42% of the patients at working age have income-generating activities. About 75% of the subjects have been socially integrated. Conclusion: These relative good results depended of active involvement of the patients and their family members in rehabilitation in-and after hospitalization.
