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Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas
On-line version ISSN 1561-3011
Abstract
BALMASEDA SERRANO, Raquel et al. Comprehensive intervention in stroke. Rev Cubana Invest Bioméd [online]. 2020, vol.39, n.2 Epub June 01, 2020. ISSN 1561-3011.
Introduction:
debate is currently underway about what types of stroke recovery interventions are more beneficial for patients.
Objective:
evaluate the effect of a six-month comprehensive intervention on the functional recovery of stroke patients.
Methods:
the study sample was 42 stroke patients: an experimental group (N = 22), mean age 52.68 years (SD = 14.39), who received a comprehensive intensive multidisciplinary intervention, and a control group (N = 20), mean age 56.20 years (SD = 14.82), who did not receive this type of intervention. The following stroke severity indices were applied: Glasgow Coma Scale, Canadian Scale, intensive care unit stay, uncal latching signs, endocranial hypertension signs, hematoma volume / ischemic area, midline displacement, need for surgery and total hospital stay time. These severity indices were similar in the two groups. Degree of functionality was gauged with the scales Functional Independence Measure and Functional Assessment Measure. This test was applied at the start of the intervention and 6 months later.
Results:
both groups had a positive evolution in all the areas of the scale. The comprehensive intervention and a shorter total hospital stay were associated to better functional recovery from stroke.
Conclusions:
the need is suggested to implement comprehensive rehabilitation strategies in stroke patients.
Keywords : functional recovery; stroke; cognitive stimulation; rehabilitation; hospitalization; brain plasticity.