Tailoring Hope: A Retrospective Investigation of Rehabilitation’s Influence on Activities of Daily Living in Stroke Survivors

Vijay Janagama¹*, Gaurav Thukral¹, Sunanda Kandiraju¹ and Divya²

¹Healthcare at Home India Private Limited, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
²HCAH Suvitas, Transition Care Center Bangalore, Health Care at Home, Bangalore, India

*Corresponding Author: Vijay Janagama, Healthcare at Home India Private Limited, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Received: February 29, 2024; Published: April 30, 2024

Abstract

Background: Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability, impacting physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. To address the consequences of stroke, personalized rehabilitation programs are essential. This retrospective study focuses on the impact of tailored rehabilitation on activities of daily living (ADL) in stroke survivors.

Aim: The primary aim of this study is to evaluate ADL improvement in stroke patients from following a tailored rehabilitation program at Transition Care Centers or Inpatient Rehabilitation Centers.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted at HCAH Transition Care Centers over a 12month period, involving 373 stroke patients with specific inclusion criteria. Participants received intensive physiotherapy and occupational therapy sessions along with other multidisciplinary rehabilitation therapies.

Outcome Measures: ADL assessments were conducted using a customized 14-component scale, encompassing basic and complex tasks, each rated on a scale from 1 (Completely Dependent) to 3 (Independent).

Results: The ADL scores were collected at the time of admission and discharge from each patient. Paired T-tests were employed to understand the statistical differences within the group. The results showed a significant p-values of 0.000 providing a high evidence of tailored made rehabilitation program on improving Activities of daily living.

Conclusions: This study demonstrates that tailored rehabilitation programs implemented at Transition Care Centers significantly improve Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in stroke survivors. Through intensive physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation sessions, participants exhibited notable enhancements in both basic and complex tasks. The findings highlight the pivotal role of personalized rehabilitation plan in improving Activities of Daily Living and enhancing the quality of life.

Keywords: Early Rehabilitation; Stroke; Transition Care; Activities of Daily Living; Length of Stay

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Citation

Citation: Vijay Janagama., et al. “Tailoring Hope: A Retrospective Investigation of Rehabilitation’s Influence on Activities of Daily Living in Stroke Survivors". Acta Scientific Neurology 7.5 (2023): 39-44.

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