In:
European Neurology, S. Karger AG, Vol. 68, No. 4 ( 2012), p. 221-228
Abstract:
〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Background: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 The purpose of this study was to clarify the effects of voluntary training with family participation in addition to conventional rehabilitation for stroke patients. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Methods/Design: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 The subjects were 49 first-time stroke patients with severe hemiplegia. They were divided into two groups: a family participation group, in which voluntary training was performed with family members (21 patients), and a nonfamily participation group, in which voluntary training was performed with a physical therapist (28 patients). The groups were compared by background, cognitive and physical function, postadmission course, and outcome. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Results: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 There were shortened lengths of stay and higher rates of home discharge in family participation group, but no differences in functional recovery. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Conclusions: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 Voluntary training with family participation was effective in shortening the length of hospital stay and in improving the rate of home discharge in a convalescent rehabilitation ward.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0014-3022
,
1421-9913
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2012
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1482237-4
