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Resumen Existe una gran cantidad de información sobre el tratamiento de apoyo farmacológico temprano para la rehabilitación posterior a un accidente cerebrovascular isquémico agudo. El objetivo de esta revisión es ofrecer a los profesionales de la salud involucrados en la rehabilitación de los pacientes un resumen de la evidencia disponible que colabore con la toma de decisiones en su práctica clínica diaria. Se realizó una búsqueda de ensayos clínicos aleatorizados y estudios observacionales publicados entre el 1/1/2000 y el 28/8/2022 utilizando como motor de búsqueda PubMed, Cochrane y Epistemonikos con restricción de idioma a ingles y español. Los estudios seleccionados incluyeron pacientes mayores de 18 años con un accidente cerebrovascular isquémico agudo sometidos a rehabilitación temprana. Los desenlaces considerados para eficacia fueron: función motora, lenguaje y dolor. Las intervenciones farmacológicas seleccionadas fueron: cerebrolisina, levodopa, selegilina, anfetaminas, fluoxetina, citalopram, escitalopram, antipsicóticos, memantine, pregabalina, amitriptilina y lamotrigina. Se realizó síntesis y evaluación de la evidencia utilizando metodología GRADE. Esta revisión proporcionó un resumen de evidencia sobre el tratamiento de apoyo farmacológico en la neuro-rehabilitación temprana de pacientes post accidente cerebrovascular isquémico agudo. Esto permitirá mejorar las recomendaciones actuales con el objetivo de colaborar con la toma de decisiones en salud para esta población.
Abstract There is a wealth of information on early pharmacological supportive treatment for early rehabilitation following acute ischemic stroke. This review aims to provide healthcare professionals involved in rehabilitating patients with a summary of the available evidence to assist with decision-making in their daily clinical practice. A search for randomized clinical trials and observational studies published between 1/1/2000 and 28/8/2022 was performed using PubMed, Cochrane and Epistemonikos as search engines with language restriction to english and spanish. The selected studies included patients older than 18 with acute ischemic stroke undergoing early rehabilitation. The outcomes considered for efficacy were: motor function, language, and central pain. The selected pharmacological interventions were: cerebrolysin, levodopa, selegiline, amphetamines, fluoxetine, citalopram, escitalopram, antipsychotics, memantine, pregabalin, amitriptyline and lamotrigine. Evidence synthesis and evaluation were performed using the GRADE methodology. This review provided a summary of the evidence on pharmacological supportive care in early rehabilitation of post-acute ischemic stroke patients. This will make it possible to improve current recommendations with the aim of collaborating with health decision-making for this population.
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Abstract Background Some scales are applied after stroke to measure functional independence but qualify of life (QoL) is sometimes neglected in this scenario. Objective To analyze predictors and outcomes of QoL after stroke using a validated scale in our population. Methods Our study included patients who had their first ischemic stroke and were followed in the outpatient clinic for at least 6 months from stroke index. Disability status was assessed using the modified Rankin scale (mRS), the Barthel index (BI), and the Lawton and Brody scale. Quality of life was assessed by a stroke-specific QoL (SSQoL) scale. Statistical significance was accepted for p< 0.05. The estimated measure of association was the odds ratio (OR) for which 95% confidence intervals (95%Cis) were presented. Results Of 196 patients studied, the median age was 60.4 (±13.4) years, and 89 (45.40%) of the patients were female. In a stepwise model considering risk factors, basic activities of daily living scales, satisfaction with life, and outcomes, we found four independent variables related to a poor QoL after stroke, namely hypertension, non-regular rehabilitation, not returning to work, and medical complications. The National Institutes of Health stroke scale (NIHSS) score at admission ≥ 9 was also an independent clinical marker. Approximately 30% of all participants had a negative score under 147 points in the SSQoL. Conclusions Our results showed that QoL after stroke in a developing country did not seem to differ from those of other countries, although there is a gap in rehabilitation programs in our public system. The functional scales are important tools, but they have failed to predict QoL, in some patients, when compared with specific scales.
Resumo Antecedentes Algumas escalas são aplicadas após o acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) para avaliar a independência funcional, mas a qualidade de vida (QV) às vezes é negligenciada nesse cenário. Objetivo Analisar preditores e desfechos de QV após AVC utilizando uma escala validada em nossa população. Métodos Nosso estudo incluiu pacientes que tiveram seu primeiro AVC isquêmico e foram acompanhados no ambulatório por pelo menos 6 meses após o AVC. A funcionalidade foi avaliada pela escala de Rankin modificada, índice de Barthel e escala de Lawton e Brody. A QV foi avaliada pela ecala de qualidade de vida específica de acidente vascular cerebral (SSQoL). A significância estatística aceita foi p< 0,05. A medida de associação estimada foi o odds ratio (OR), para o qual foram apresentados intervalos de confiança (IC) de 95%. Resultados Dos 196 pacientes, a média de idade foi de 60,4 (±13,4) anos, sendo 89 (45,40%) do sexo feminino. Em um modelo stepwise considerando fatores de risco, escalas de atividades básicas da vida diária, satisfação com a vida e desfechos, encontramos quatro variáveis independentes relacionadas a uma QV ruim após o AVC, como hipertensão, reabilitação não regular, não retorno ao trabalho e comorbidades pós-AVC. A pontuação NIHSS na admissão ≥ 9 também foi um marcador clínico independente. Aproximadamente 30% de todos os participantes tiveram uma pontuação abaixo de 147 pontos para SSQoL. Conclusões Nossos resultados mostraram que a QV após AVC em um país em desenvolvimento não parece diferir de outros países, apesar da lacuna nos programas de reabilitação em nosso sistema público. As escalas funcionais são ferramentas importantes, mas falharam em alguns pacientes em predizer a QV quando comparadas com escalas específicas.
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Objective:To develop the rehabilitation needs questionnaire for stroke patients, so as to provide a tool for medical staff to implement continuous rehabilitation services.Methods:Based on the conceptual framework of the International Classification of Function, Disability and Health, and on the basis of literature review and qualitative research, the questionnaire items were preliminatively established after two rounds of Delphi expert consultation, and 130 stroke patients admitted to the Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation of the First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University from April to December 2021 were selected to test the reliability and validity of the questionnaire. And 200 stroke patients were selected for confirmatory factor analysis to form a formal scale.Results:Exploratory factor analysis extracted a total of 4 common factors: physiological function rehabilitation needs, social rehabilitation environmental support needs, emotional/psychological support needs, rehabilitation knowledge/information needs. After project analysis and 3 exploratory factor analysis, a final questionnaire containing 16 items was formed.The Cronbach α of the questionnaire was 0.935, with a broken half reliability of 0.824. The fitting index of confirmatory factor analysis was within the standard range. The χ2/ df was 2.979, the incremental fitting index was 0.907, the comparative fitting index was 0.906, and the root mean square error of approximation was 0.100. Conclusions:The reliability and validity of the rehabilitation needs questionnaire for stroke patients are good, which can preliminarily assess the rehabilitation needs of stroke patients.
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Objective:To summarize the relevant evidence of motor rehabilitation of stroke at home and abroad, so as to provide reference for medical staff to carry out motor rehabilitation.Methods:The related evidence on exercise management for patients with stroke in BMJ Best practice, UpToDate, Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Evidence-Based Health Care Center Database, National Guideline, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, European Stroke Organization, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, Canadian Medical Association, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, National Stroke Foundation, Chinese Stroke Association, Medlive, Cochrane library, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, OVID, Medline, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed were searched by computer. The retrieval time limit was from 2012 to June 30, 2022. Two to four investigators independently assessed the quality of the included article, and extracted and summarized the evidence that met the quality standards.Results:A total of 22 articles were included, including 5 guidelines, 2 summary of evidence, 2 expert consensus, and 13 systematic evaluations. A total of 42 pieces of evidence related to exercise rehabilitation were extracted and integrated, including 11 aspects such as multidisciplinary teams, exercise goals, exercise timing, exercise evaluation, exercise venue, exercise style, exercise intensity, exercise time and frequency, safety monitoring, exercise behavior maintenance, and health education.Conclusions:The best evidence summarized in this study can provide a reference for clinical medical staff to implement exercise rehabilitation, but in clinical practice, it is necessary to select and apply evidence in a targeted manner in combination with specific circumstances, so as to improve the safety and effect of exercise rehabilitation.
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Objective:To investigate the effects of cognitive types on dual-task paradigm gait performance in patients with stroke.Method:Using a cross-sectional study design, patients with stroke were trained with single task walking and dual-task walking with four different cognitive tasks (spontaneous speech [SS], serial counting backward [SCB], word list generation (WLG), and auditory Stroop [AS]). A three-dimensional gait and motion analysis system were used to record and analyze gait data, and calculate dual-task effect (DTE) for different cognitive tasks, and compare the differences in spatiotemporal parameters and DTE of gait analysis under different states.Results:A total of 35 patients with stroke (aged 61.0±2.5 years) were included, among which 27 were males (77.1%). There were 25 patients with ischemic stroke (71.4%) and 10 patients with hemorrhagic stroke (28.6%). Compared with single task walking, patients had decreased gait speed, shorter step length on the affected side, and a larger support phase ratio of the unaffected to the affected side during SCB dual task and SS dual task (all P<0.05), and the difference was more obvious during SCB dual task ( P<0.05). Compared with single task walking, patients had a reduced swing phase ratio of the unaffected to the affected side during SCB dual task (all P<0.05). The DTEs of gait speed, step length of the affected side, and the support phase ratio of the unaffected to the affected side during SCB dual task and SS dual task were significantly greater than those during WLG dual task and AS dual task ( P<0.05). The DTEs of gait speed and step length of the affected side during SCB dual task were significantly greater than that during SS dual task (all P<0.05). The DTE of the swing phase ratio of the unaffected to the affected side during SCB dual task was significantly greater than that during other types of cognitive tasks (all P<0.05). Conclusion:Different cognitive tasks had different effects on gait performance during dual-task walking in patients with stroke, and the degree of dual-task interference was associated with specific task types.
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Objective:To investigate the effect of acupressure combined with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on the motor function recovery after stroke.Methods:Patients with post-stroke hemiplegia treated with rehabilitation in Beijing Tongzhou District Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital from February 2020 to May 2022 were enrolled prospectively. They were randomly divided into acupressure + rTMS group and rTMS group according to the random number table method. All patients were given routine rehabilitation training and drug intervention after admission. The rTMS group was treated with high-frequency rTMS on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex of the affected sides, and the acupressure + rTMS group conducted acupressure on the basis of the rTMS group. The treatment time was 6 weeks for both groups. Before and after treatment, Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) and Wolf Motor Function Test Scale (WMFT) were used to evaluate motor function.Results:A total of 112 patients were enrolled in the study, including 56 patients in the acupressure + rTMS group and 56 patients in the rTMS group. The BBS score, FMA score and WMFT score in both groups after treatment were significantly improved than those before treatment ( P<0.001), but the BBS score, FMA score and WMFT score in the acupressure + rTMS group after treatment were significantly higher than those in the rTMS group ( P<0.001). Conclusion:The application of acupressure combined with rTMS can promote the recovery of motor function after stroke, and the treatment effect is significant.
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RESUMEN: Introducción: El Ataque Cerebro Vascular (ACV) es la segunda causa de muerte a nivel mundial y primera causa de discapacidad en el adulto. Su complejidad requiere de una atención integral a través de un equipo multiprofesional, implementado en las denominadas Unidades de Tratamiento del Ataque Cerebrovascular (UTAC). Considerando su relevancia e impacto en el pronóstico, es fundamental conocer las acciones desarrolladas en el ámbito de la rehabilitación neuromotora en estas unidades, información que actualmente es limitada. Método: Estudio descriptivo de corte transversal, la muestra fue por conveniencia, participaron 5 kinesiólogos de establecimientos públicos de salud. La recolección de información se realizó con una encuesta en línea enfocada a las acciones que se realiza en la UTAC. El análisis de datos se realizó con STATA 15 y ATLAS TI 8.0. Resultados: El inicio y frecuencia de la rehabilitación neuromotora es variable, ocurre entre las 24 y 48 horas posterior al diagnóstico. Diariamente se realizan entre una a tres sesiones por usuario, su duración varía desde 25 a 90 minutos. Las acciones neuromotoras son de carácter integral y multiprofesional, el abordaje incluye el componente neuromotor, respiratorio y estado cognitivo. Las acciones neuromotoras incorporan técnicas de facilitación de la postura más alta lograda por el usuario y estimulación sensorial, entre otras. Conclusiones: La rehabilitación neuromotora en las UTAC de Chile muestra realidades diferentes en cuanto a la identificación, funcionamiento y la intervención neuromotora.
ABSTRACT Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death in the world and the first cause of disability in adults. Its complexity requires comprehensive care provided by a multiprofessional team, implemented in the so-called Stroke Treatment Units (STUs). In view of their relevance and impact on the prognosis, identifying activities developed in the framework of neuromotor rehabilitation is of fundamental importance, information which, at present, is not readily available. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study, convenience sampling with the participation of 5 kinesiologists from public health centers in Chile. Information was collected by means of an online survey focused on the work being carried out in the STUs. Data analysis was performed using STATA 15 and ATLAS TI 8.0 software. Results: Initiation and frequency of neuromotor rehabilitation is variable and occurs between 24 and 48 hours after diagnosis. Between one and three daily sessions per user are performed and their duration varies from 25 to 90 minutes. Neuromotor activities are integral and multiprofessional; the approach includes neuromotor, respiratory and cognitive components. Neuromotor activities incorporate facilitation techniques for the most advanced user posture achieved and sensory stimulation, among others. Conclusions: Neuromotor rehabilitation in Chile´s STUs shows different realities in terms of identification, functioning and neurokinetic intervention.
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Humans , Stroke Rehabilitation/methods , Chile , Acute Disease , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Physical Therapy Modalities , HospitalizationABSTRACT
Context: Post stroke sexual dysfunction in adult survivors frequently goes under-considered in medical practice. Sexual dysfunction following stroke is thought to result from multiple factors like organic and/or psychosocial and physical. Aim: To study the sexual functioning, sexual concerns and sexual satisfaction in males stroke survivors. Methods: It was a cross sectional questionnaire based study in the Neurological Rehabilitation department of a tertiary care Institute in 33 adult male stroke survivors in the age more than 21 years with at least 3 months of community dwelling post discharge. The sexual functions recorded were (1) libido/desire, (2) coital frequency, (3) sexual arousal (4) erectile function using IIEF score (5) ejaculation using PEDT score and (6) sexual satisfaction Results: Thirty three eligiblemale stroke survivors in the age range from 25-54 years (mean 42.5 years) with post-stroke duration of 3-45 months (mean 16.6 months) were included in the study. Of them, 14 had experienced stroke within 12 months and 19 had experienced stroke > 12 months ago. Thirteen participants were sexually inactive and reported no coitus because of a loss of erection. The sexually active stroke survivors reported a moderate recovery of libido (60%), coital frequency (60%), erectile function (63%), orgasm (32%) and sexual satisfaction (25%) while others had poor recovery. Erectile dysfunction was present in 16 cases, an-ejaculation in 18 cases and premature ejaculation in 9 cases. Hypertension and depression with a history of smoking posed a higher risk of erectile dysfunctions. Conclusion: Exploration of sexual dysfunctions and sexual counselling by clinicians should be part of the comprehensive stroke rehabilitation program in sub-acute care.
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Objective:To explore the influences of Xingnao Tongdu acupuncture combined with Brunnstrom staging training on rehabilitation effect in stroke patients during recovery.Methods:According to random number table method, 82 patients with stroke during recovery who met inclusion criteria in Rehabilitation Medicine Department of the hospital were divided into control group (receiving routine rehabilitation training combined with Xingnao Tongdu acupuncture) and observation group (Brunnstrom staging training on basis of control group) between February 2020 and February 2021, 41 cases in each group. Both groups were continuously treated for 4 weeks. Before and after treatment, the severity of neurological deficits was evaluated by National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). The limb motor function was evaluated by Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA). The self-care ability was assessed by Barthel Index (BI). IL-6 was detected by ELISA. CRP level was detected by immunoturbidimetry. The WBC was detected by blood analyzer. The adverse reactions during treatment were observed. The clinical curative effect was evaluated.Results:There 40 cases in observation group and 41 cases in the control group were included into the statistics. The difference in total response rate between observation group and control group was not statistically significant [90.0% (36/40) vs. 75.6% (31/41)] ( χ2=2.93, P=0.087). After treatment, NIHSS score (6.65±1.79 vs. 8.71±2.61, t=4.13) in observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group ( P<0.01), while FMA score (69.56±9.64 vs. 61.77±10.33, t=3.51) and BI (73.72±8.34 vs. 65.86±7.36, t=4.50) were significantly higher than those in the control group ( P<0.01). The levels of serum IL-6 and CRP in observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t values were 5.95, 5.61, respectively, all Ps<0.01). There were no adverse reactions in either group during treatment. Conclusion:The Xingnao Tongdu acupuncture combined with Brunnstrom staging training can improve rehabilitation effect and reduce levels of serum inflammatory cytokines in stroke patients during recovery.
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OBJECTIVE@#Emerging evidence shows the effectiveness of speech and language therapy (SLT); however, precise therapeutic parameters remain unclear. Evidence for the use of adjunctive transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to treat post-stroke aphasia (PSA) is promising; however, the utility of combining tDCS and electroacupuncture (EA) has not yet been analyzed. This study assessed the therapeutic consequences of EA and tDCS coupled with SLT in subacute PSA patients who were also undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).@*METHODS@#A retrospective analysis was conducted on subacute (< 6 months) PSA patients who were divided into three groups: patients who received EA plus tDCS (acupuncture group), patients who underwent tDCS (tDCS group), and patients who experienced conventional therapy (HBOT + SLT). All subjects underwent 21 days of treatment and also received conventional treatment. The aphasia battery of Chinese (ABC) was used to score pre- and post-intervention status.@*RESULTS@#The analysis comprised 238 patients. Cerebral infarction was the most frequent stroke type (137 [57.6%]), while motor (66 [27.7%]) and global aphasia (60 [25.2%]) were the most common types of aphasia. After 21 days of intervention, the ABC scores of all patients were improved. The acupuncture group had the highest ABC scores, but only repetition, naming, and spontaneous speech were statistically improved (P < 0.01). Post-hoc tests revealed significant improvement in word retrieval in the acupuncture and tDCS groups (P < 0.01, P = 0.037), while the acupuncture group had additional significant improvement in spontaneous conversation (P < 0.01).@*CONCLUSION@#Combining acupuncture and tDCS as an adjuvant therapy for subacute PSA led to significant spontaneous speech and word retrieval improvements. Future prospective, multi-ethnic, multi-center trials are warranted.
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Humans , Male , Aphasia/therapy , Electroacupuncture , Prostate-Specific Antigen , Retrospective Studies , Transcranial Direct Current StimulationABSTRACT
To explore the clinical efficacy and possible mechanism of Tai Ji Quan for post-stroke depression (PSD), literature related to Tai Ji Quan and PSD were retrieved from China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Academic Journal Full- text Database (Wanfang), Chongqing VIP Database (CQVIP), China Biology Medicine Disc (CBM), and PubMed, screened and then summarized. The results showed that Tai Ji Quan could effectively improve the depression and quality of life of stroke patients, and there were differences in the clinical efficacy among different training programs. Tai Ji Quan has the characteristics of "regulating mind", "regulating breath", and "regulating body". It may achieve the effect of "combined physique-spirit treatment" by improving social psychology, increasing the level of neurotrophin, regulating neuroendocrine, reducing inflammatory factors, and regulating neural circuits.
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The low-frequency oscillation of electroencephalography can reflect the process of brain neuron remodeling. This article reviews the basic principles of neurobiology, measurement and analysis methods of delta (0.5-4 Hz) and theta (4-8 Hz) low-frequency oscillatory activities and their clinical applications in post-stroke motor, cognitive and language functions, and discusses the possibility of their clinical research and conversion application in the field of stroke rehabilitation.
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As a new therapeutic method, music therapy has a good clinical effect on improving the motor dysfunction of patients with stroke. This article reviews the concept, main forms of music therapy and its role in motor function recovery of patients with stroke.
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Introducción. La selección del tratamiento para pacientes con disfagia debe ba-sarse en evidencia con la mejor calidad posible. Este tratamiento puede involucrar ejercicios de rehabilitación con el objetivo de modificar la fisiología de la deglución y promover cambios a largo plazo.Objetivo. Explorar los efectos de ejercicios y maniobras destinadas a la reactivación de la función de deglución en personas con disfagia orofaríngea posterior a un acci-dente cerebrovascular, a través de publicaciones científicas existentes en los últimos diez años.Metodología. Se realizó una revisión de la literatura en las bases de datos PubMed con los términos MeSH "Deglutition Disorders" y "Exercise Therapy", y con los términos libres "Dysphagia" y "Swallowing Therapy", combinados con el booleano de intersección "AND".Resultados. Los ejercicios con entrenamiento de resistencia de lengua al paladar, entrenamiento de la fuerza muscular espiratoria (EMST), chin tuck contra resisten-cia (CTAR), Shaker y apertura mandibular fueron los que mostraron, con mayor respaldo bibliográfico, efectos positivos en el tratamiento de la disfagia. Conclusiones. La información recopilada podría ser de utilidad clínica para guiar la selección de uno u otro procedimiento terapéutico. Se debe continuar generando evidencia relacionada con la efectividad de los ejercicios deglutorios en la disfagia orofaríngea posterior a un ACV
Introduction. The treatment selection for patients with dysphagia should be based on the best possible quality evidence. This treatment may involve rehabili-tative exercises with the aim of modifying swallowing physiology and promoting long-term changes.Objective. To explore the effects of exercises and maneuvers aimed at reactivating swallowing function in people with oropharyngeal dysphagia after a stroke, through existing scientific publications from the last ten years.Methodology. A literature review was carried out in the PubMed databases with the MeSH terms "Deglutition Disorders" and "Exercise Therapy", and with the free terms "Dysphagia" and "Swallowing Therapy", combined with the Boolean inter-section "AND".Results. The tongue-to-palate resistance training exercises, expiratory muscle strength training (EMST), chin tuck against resistance (CTAR), Shaker, and jaw opening were those that showed, with greater bibliographic support, positive effects in the treatment of dysphagia.Conclusions. The information collected could be of clinical utility to guide the selection of one or another therapeutic procedure. Evidence should continue to be generated regarding the effectiveness of swallowing exercises in oropharyngeal dys-phagia after stroke
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Humans , Deglutition Disorders , Deglutition Disorders/rehabilitation , Deglutition , Stroke Rehabilitation , Oropharynx , Palate , Pneumonia , Exercise , Stroke , Exercise TherapyABSTRACT
Objective:To observe the clinical effect of internal administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and external application of hot election bag combined with acupuncture on urinary retention after stroke with kidney qi deficiency type.Methods:A total of 106 patients admitted to Chengde Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January 2017 to December 2020 who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into 2 groups according to the random number table method, with 53 in each group. The control group was treated with conventional western medicine therapy and bladder function training, while the observation group was treated with TCM, acupuncture and external application on the basis of the control group. Both groups were treated for 28 days. Before and after treatment, TCM syndrome scores were performed, and the maximum urinary capacity and residual urine volume were recorded by abdominal B-ultrasound to evaluate the bladder function of the patients. The improvement time of urinary pain, first urination time, catheter indwelling time, length of hospital stay and adverse reactions during treatment were observed and recorded, and the clinical efficacy was evaluated.Results:The total effective rate was 96.2% (51/53) in the observation group and 84.9% (45/53) in the control group, and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( χ2=3.98, P=0.046). The residual urine volume of the observation group after treatment [(54.23±6.23) ml vs. (91.24±11.25) ml, t=20.95] was significantly lower than that of the control group ( P<0.01), and the maximum urinary bladder volume [(366.23±30.23) ml vs. (259.63±26.23) ml, t=19.39] was significantly higher than that of the control group ( P<0.01). After treatment, the TCM syndrome score of the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group ( t=13.25, P<0.01), and the bladder function score of the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group ( t=13.53, P<0.01). The improvement time of urinary pain, first urination time, catheter indwelling time and hospital stay in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t=5.73, 17.91, 6.76, 9.67, all Ps <0.01). No adverse reactions occurred in the two groups during treatment. Conclusion:The combination of TCM, hot compress therapy and acupuncture plus routine therapy can treat the patients with urinary retention after stroke and kidney qi deficiency type with good bladder function, improved symptoms and fast recovery and safety.
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Objective:To observe the effect of self-designed Buqi Huoxue Decoction on the rehabilitation of patients with stroke sequelae and qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome.Methods:A total of 116 patients with stroke sequelae treated from October 2019 to October 2020 were selected and divided into observation group and the control group by randomized digital tables, 58 patients in each group. The control group was given the conventional treatment, and the observation group combined self-designed Buqi Huoxue Decoction and conventional treatment. Both groups were treated for 3 months. The soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (sVCAM-1), nito-oxide (NO), endothelin (ET-1), endothelial-derived hyperpolarization factor (EDHF), insulin-like growth factor (IGF-II), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels were detected by ELISA. The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) was used to evaluate the degree of neurological deficit, motor function was evaluated by the Fugl-Meyer motor function scale (FMA), patients' daily living ability was assessed by daily living ability assessment table (ADL), the QLQ-C30 was used to evaluate the QoL of patients. The TCM syndrome scores were evaluated. The clinical response was compared between the two groups.Results:The total response rate was 94.8%(55/58) in the observation group and 81.0%(47/58) in the control group. There was significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=3.98, P=0.046). After treatment, the scores of TCM syndrome and NIHSS of pruritus in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t values were 5.61, 5.21, respectively, all Ps<0.01). After treatment, the scores of FMA, ADL QLQ-C30 of pruritus in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group ( t values were 3.61, 3.13, 9.38, respectively, all Ps<0.01). After treatment, the NO[(87.61±19.18) μmol/L vs. (77.93±17.26) μmol/L, t=2.81], EDHF [(21.14±6.14) μmol/L vs. (16.61±4.52) μmol/L, t=4.45] levels in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group ( P<0.01). After treatment, the sVCAM-1[(309.58±30.11) μg/L vs. (354.16±33.04) μg/L, t=7.46], ET-1 [(50.07±18.23)ng/L vs. (66.31±17.89)ng/L, t=4.76] levels in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( P<0.01). After treatment, IL-1β, IGF-Ⅱ, IL-6 levels in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t values were 4.66, 8.14 7.43, respectively, all Ps<0.01). Conclusion:The treatment of self-designed Buqi Huoxue Decoction can improve the vascular endothelial function, inhibit the inflammation, reduce the nerve function damage, improve the limb movement function, daily life ability, quality of life and the clinical symptoms.
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There is a growing interest in the use of music therapy in neurological rehabilitation. Of all the major neurological illnesses, stroke rehabilitation has been observed to have some of the strongest potential for music therapy's beneficial effect. The current burden of stroke has raised the need to embrace novel, cost-effective, rehabilitation designs that will enhance the existing physical, occupation, and speech therapies. Music therapy addresses a broad spectrum of motor, speech, and cognitive deficits, as well as behavioral and emotional issues. Several music therapy designs have focused on gait, cognitive, and speech rehabilitation, but most of the existing randomized controlled trials based on these interventions have a high risk of bias and are statistically insignificant. More randomized controlled trials with greater number of participants are required to strengthen the current data. Fostering an open and informed dialogue between patients, healthcare providers, and music therapists may help increase quality of life, dispel fallacies, and guide patients to specific musical interventions.
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Humans , Music/psychology , Music Therapy , Quality of Life/psychology , Stroke/therapy , Stroke RehabilitationABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Background: Stroke is among the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Interventions for stroke rehabilitation aim to minimize sequelae, promote individuals' independence and potentially recover functional damage. The role of aerobic exercise as a facilitator of post-stroke neuroplasticity in humans is still questionable. Objective: To investigate the impact of aerobic exercise on neuroplasticity in patients with stroke sequelae. Methods: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials and crossover studies was performed, with searches for human studies in the following databases: PUBMED, EMBASE, LILACS and PeDRO, only in English, following the PRISMA protocol. The keywords used for selecting articles were defined based on the PICO strategy. Results: This systematic review evaluated the impacts of aerobic exercise on neuroplasticity through assessment of neural networks and neuronal excitability, neurotrophic factors, or cognitive and functional assessment. Studies that evaluated the effects of aerobic exercise on neuroplasticity after stroke measured through functional resonance (fMRI) or cortical excitability have shown divergent results, but aerobic exercise potentially can modify the neural network, as measured through fMRI. Additionally, aerobic exercise combined with cognitive training improves certain cognitive domains linked to motor learning. Studies that involved analysis of neurotrophic factors to assess neuroplasticity had conflicting results. Conclusions: Physical exercise is a therapeutic intervention in rehabilitation programs that, beyond the known benefits relating to physical conditioning, functionality, mood and cardiovascular health, may also potentiate the neuroplasticity process. Neuroplasticity responses seem more robust in moderate to high-intensity exercise training programs, but dose-response heterogeneity and non-uniform neuroplasticity assessments limit generalizability.
RESUMO Antecedentes: O acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) é a segunda causa principal de morte no mundo. Intervenções para reabilitação dos pacientes com AVC visam minimizar sequelas, promover sua independência e potencialmente recuperar danos funcionais. O papel do exercício aeróbico como facilitador da neuroplasticidade pós-AVC em humanos ainda é questionável. Objetivo: Investigar o impacto do exercício aeróbico na neuroplasticidade em pacientes com sequelas de AVC. Métodos: Foi realizada revisão sistemática de literatura, pesquisando nas seguintes bases de dados: PUBMED, EMBASE, LILACS e PeDRO. Foram selecionados trabalhos em língua inglesa, realizados apenas com humanos, seguindo o protocolo PRISMA. As palavras-chave utilizadas para a seleção de artigos foram definidas com base na estratégia PICO. Resultados: Esta revisão sistemática avaliou os impactos do exercício aeróbico na neuroplasticidade através da avaliação das redes neurais e da excitabilidade neuronal, por meio de fatores neurotróficos, por meio da avaliação cognitiva e funcional. Estudos que avaliaram os efeitos do exercício aeróbico sobre neuroplasticidade após o AVC medido através de ressonância funcional ou excitabilidade cortical, são controversos, mas há dados sugerindo uma modificação da rede neural na ressonância funcional após o exercício aeróbico. Há evidências de que, associar exercício aeróbico com treinamento cognitivo melhora certos domínios cognitivos ligados à aprendizagem motora. Estudos que envolveram a análise de fatores neurotróficos, como avaliação da neuroplasticidade, tiveram resultados conflitantes. Conclusões: Exercício aeróbico é uma intervenção terapêutica em programas de reabilitação, pois, além de proporcionar os benefícios no condicionamento físico, funcionalidade, humor e saúde cardiovascular, pode potencializar a neuroplasticidade.
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Humans , Stroke , Stroke Rehabilitation , Exercise , Exercise Therapy , Neuronal PlasticityABSTRACT
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Stroke is the principal cause of disability around the world and the ensuing functional dependence (FD) can be correlated with different factors. OBJECTIVE: To determine how demographic factors and clinical characteristics after stroke distinguish patients who achieve functional independence from those who do not. DESIGN AND SETTING: Observational study at specialized neurovascular clinic in Alagoas, Brazil. METHODS: FD was classified according to the modified Rankin scale (mRs): 0 to 2 points were classified as independent (FD-), and 3 to 5 points were classified as dependent (FD+). Logistic regression analysis included age, sedentary lifestyle, the Center for Epidemiological Studies - Depression Scale (CES-D) and the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). The Mann-Whitney test and χ2 test were used to compare groups. RESULTS: We included 190 stroke patients with a mean age of 60.02 ± 14.22 years. We found that 34.8% of the patients were classified as FD+. Lower NIHSS and CES-D scores were more associated with achieving functional independence. Most of the patients had access to physical therapy, and the mean duration of rehabilitation therapy was 65.2 minutes per week. Females had higher prevalence of depressive symptoms (P = 0.005) and rehabilitation time was shorter for hemorrhagic stroke (P = 0.02). CONCLUSION: We found a FD rate four times greater than in another Brazilian study. Lower stroke severity and fewer depressive symptoms were associated with achieving functional independence. Less than half of the patients were referred to a rehabilitation service at hospital discharge and few had access to multidisciplinary treatment.
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Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Stroke/epidemiology , Stroke Rehabilitation , Patient Discharge , Brazil/epidemiology , Disability EvaluationABSTRACT
RESUMEN Fundamento: la enfermedad cerebrovascular es en la actualidad uno de los problemas de salud más importantes, tanto en países desarrollados como subdesarrollados. Objetivo: valorar el grado de independencia funcional alcanzada en el proceso de rehabilitación en pacientes geriátricos con ictus isquémico según los factores pronósticos presentes. Métodos: se realizó un estudio prospectivo en pacientes geriátricos en la sala de rehabilitación del policlínico Santa Clara de enero de 2017 a diciembre de 2018 con diagnóstico clínico y radiológico de ictus isquémico. El universo de estudio estuvo constituido por 31 pacientes, se identificaron los factores pronósticos y se aplicó el Índice de Barthel al inicio y final de realizar el tratamiento neurorehabilitador. En el análisis estadístico se utilizaron pruebas no paramétricas, independencia basada en la distribución chi cuadrado y para muestras relacionadas, homogeneidad marginal. Resultados: predominaron los pacientes con edad entre los 60 y 69 años del sexo masculino. Los factores pronósticos encontrados en mayor frecuencia fueron la afectación del hemisferio dominante, retracciones osteotendinosas, desarrollo psicológico negativista y la colaboración pasiva. Previo al tratamiento en pacientes con menos de dos factores pronósticos, predominó la dependencia leve y al final se igualan los dependientes leves e independientes, en los pacientes con dos o más factores, al inicio del tratamiento predominaron los dependientes moderados y al final los dependientes leves. Conclusiones: la rehabilitación neurológica mejoró en la independencia de las actividades de la vida diaria de los pacientes geriátricos con ictus isquémico, que se hace más evidente cuando este se asocia a menos de dos factores pronósticos.
ABSTRACT Background: cerebrovascular disease is currently one of the most important health problems, both in developed and underdeveloped countries. Objective: to value the grade of functional independence reached in the rehabilitation process in patient geriatrics with ischemic ictus according to the factors present presage. Methods: a prospective study was carried out in geriatric patients in the rehabilitation room of the Santa Clara Polyclinic from January 2017 to December 2018 with a clinical and radiological diagnosis of ischemic ictus. The study universe was constituted by 31 patients, the prognostic factors were identified and the Barthel Index was applied at the beginning and end of the neuro-rehabilitation treatment. In the statistical analysis, nonparametric tests were used. (Independence based on the Chi square distribution and for related samples, marginal homogeneity). Results: male patients with age between 60 and 69 years of age are predominant. The prognostic factors found most frequently were the involvement of the dominant hemisphere, osteotendinous retractions, negative psychological development and passive collaboration. Prior to treatment, in patients with less than two prognostic factors, mild dependence predominated and in the end mild and independent dependents are equalized; in patients with two or more factors, moderate dependents predominated at the start of treatment and mild dependents at the end. Conclusions: neurological rehabilitation improves independence in the activities of daily life of geriatric patients with ischemic ictus that becomes more evident when this is associated with less than two prognostic factors.