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Effect of Scalp Acupuncture Combined with Cognitive Training on Cognitive Function of Acute Stroke Patients / 中国康复理论与实践
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ; (12): 1046-1048, 2009.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-972171
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@#Objective To observe the effect of scalp acupuncture combined with cognitive training on the cognitive function of stroke patients in the acute stage. Methods 68 stroke patients with cognitive disorder were divided into the treatment group (n=34) and the control group (n=34). All patients of two groups were treated with routine therapy and cognitive rehabilitation training by professional physiotherapists, but the treatment group were added with scalp acupuncture. They were regularly evaluated with Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognition Assessment (LOTCA) before and 2 months after treatment. Results The scores of LOTCA significantly improved in the two groups after treatment (P<0.05), and improvement of the treatment group was better than those of the control group(P<0.05). Conclusion The scalp acupuncture combined with cognitive training can significantly improve the acute stroke patients with cognitive disorder.

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Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice Year: 2009 Type: Article