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Fujimoto K, Ueno M, Etoh S, Shimodozono M. Combined repetitive facilitative exercise under continuous neuromuscular electrical stimulation and task-oriented training for hemiplegic upper extremity during convalescent phase after stroke: before-and-after feasibility trial. Front Neurol 2024; 15:1356732. [PMID: 38456153 PMCID: PMC10919145 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1356732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Introduction Whereas repetitive facilitative exercise (RFE) affects primarily recovery of motor impairment after stroke, task-oriented training (TOT) focuses on facilitating daily use of the affected upper extremity. However, feasibility of combined RFE and TOT has not been reported. We originated "task-oriented RFE," as a new combination therapy for patients with hemiplegic upper extremity after subacute stroke, to examine its feasibility in convalescent rehabilitation wards. Methods This is a before-and-after pilot study. Eight patients with hemiplegic upper extremity after subacute stroke received the task-oriented RFE program for 6 weeks at 80 min per day (20-60 min of TOT applied after 60-20 min of RFE under continuous neuromuscular electrical stimulation) in a convalescent rehabilitation ward. In the current program, we introduced the Aid for Decision-making in Occupation Choice (ADOC) iPad application as a goal-setting method for determining tasks. Feasibility was assessed with adherence to the protocol, adverse events in response to the intervention, and preliminary efficacy. Motor functions, amount of use and quality of movement in the hemiparetic upper extremity, and satisfaction of the patients were evaluated with Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT), the motor activity log (MAL) for the amount of use (AOU) and quality of movement (QOM) of the paralyzed hand, and ADOC. Results All participants accomplished the program, which was implemented as originally planned; neither nonattendance nor an adverse event occurred during the study. Favorable outcomes were obtained with all measures; mean changes in FMA, ARAT in the dominant hand, MAL-AOU, and MAL-QOM were greater than minimal clinically important differences. Mean changes in ADOC were greater than the minimal detectable change. Discussion The task-oriented RFE program was safe, well-tolerated, beneficial, and feasible within 80 min a day of occupational therapy, which means also within the procedural constraints of the Japanese health insurance system during the convalescent phase. Future studies are warranted to examine whether combined RFE and TOT enhances the efficacies of each program alone.
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- Koya Fujimoto
- Department of Rehabilitation, Kirishima Sugiyasu Hospital, Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima, Japan
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Chen YT, Wu MR, Li ZX, Gu HQ, Zhou Q, Wang DD, Wang YJ, Xing-Quan Zhao. Assessment of rehabilitation following subarachnoid haemorrhage in China: findings from the Chinese Stroke Center Alliance. BMC Neurol 2023; 23:291. [PMID: 37542260 PMCID: PMC10403933 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-023-03349-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Rehabilitation improves functional recovery in subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) patients, and assessing patients for rehabilitation is the first step in this process. However, little is known about clinical practice in China regarding the assessment and provision of rehabilitation for patients with SAH. METHODS To identify patients hospitalized with SAH and to analyze rehabilitation assessment rates, we used data for 11,234 SAH patients admitted to 861 hospitals from the China Stroke Center Alliance from August 2015 to July 2019. We examined factors for rehabilitation assessment and analyzed the relationship between rehabilitation assessment and outcomes in these patients. RESULTS Among 11,234 patients with SAH, 6,513 (58.0%) were assessed for rehabilitation. Assessed patients had an increased length of stay (mean ± SD days: 17.3 ± 12.5 versus 11.6 ± 10.5, P = 49.4), a higher Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score on admission (mean ± SD GCS score: 12.3 ± 3.8 versus 11.8 ± 4.4, P = 12.2), and were more likely to be admitted to the stroke unit (19.6% versus 13.8%, P = 15.6). In multivariable analysis, factors associated with an increased likelihood of a rehabilitation assessment (p < 0.05) included a longer length of stay (odds ratio [OR], 1.04; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.04 to 1.05) and care such as dysphagia screening (OR, 1.88; 95% CI, 1.73 to 2.04), DVT prophylaxis (OR, 1.56; 95% CI, 1.41 to 1.72) and vessel evaluation (OR, 1.80; 95% CI, 1.63 to 1.98). For the multivariate analysis of outcomes, patients undergoing rehabilitation assessment had a longer length of stay (OR, 1.96; 95% CI, 1.81 to 2.12), a higher modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score at discharge (OR, 1.49; 95% CI, 1.36 to 1.64), and higher rates of discharge to a rehabilitation center (OR, 3.23; 95% CI, 1.81-5.75). CONCLUSION More than two-fifths of SAH patients were not assessed for rehabilitation. Rates vary considerably among hospital grades, and there is a need to improve adherence to recommended care for SAH patients.
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- Yi-Tong Chen
- Nursing Department, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Neurology, Vascular Neurology Unit, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Nursing Department, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Neurology, Vascular Neurology Unit, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Vascular Neurology Unit, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
- Research Unit of Artificial Intelligence in Cerebrovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Vascular Neurology Unit, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Vascular Neurology Unit, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
- Research Unit of Artificial Intelligence in Cerebrovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Vascular Neurology Unit, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.
- Department of Neurology, Fengtai District, National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4Th Ring West Rd, Beijing, 100070, China.
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De Cola MC, Ielo A, Corallo F, Pollina Addario S, Scondotto S, Allotta A, Fantaci G, Bramanti P, Ciurleo R. Development of a Set of Indicators for Measuring and Improving Quality of Rehabilitation Care after Ischemic Stroke. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2065. [PMID: 37510506 PMCID: PMC10378746 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11142065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Stroke is the leading global cause of permanent disability and the second leading cause of dementia within the first year of the event. Systematic quality improvement interventions such as Audit & Feedback (A&F) can monitor and improve the performance of post-stroke care in conjunction with the use of quality indicators (QIs). The scientific literature shows limited studies on quality improvement and QIs design for poststroke rehabilitation. In Italy, the National Outcomes Evaluation Programme (PNE) annually provides several QIs concerning the acute wards. On the contrary, indicators for quality assessment of post-acute stroke rehabilitation are not available nationwide. In recent years, the Italian Ministry of Health has funded a national network project, the aim of which is to provide and evaluate the effectiveness of A&F strategies in healthcare improvement. Part of this project is the development of a set of IQs for ischemic stroke rehabilitation used to conduct an A&F. In this study, we describe the design and development process of these QIs from administrative databases and report the results of the pilot test conducted on a small sample of Sicilian rehabilitation facilities, comparing them from 2019 to 2021. Feedback from the participating centers was mainly positive, and the quality indicators were found to be comprehensible and appreciated. However, the study highlighted the need for better adherence to indicators measuring processes of rehabilitation care. The set of quality indicators presented in this study, relevant to inpatient settings, could be considered a starting point on which to base quality improvement initiatives both nationally and internationally.
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino-Pulejo, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Assessorato della Salute, Dipartimento Attività Sanitarie e Osservatorio Epidemiologico, 90145 Palermo, Italy
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- Assessorato della Salute, Dipartimento Attività Sanitarie e Osservatorio Epidemiologico, 90145 Palermo, Italy
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- Assessorato della Salute, Dipartimento Attività Sanitarie e Osservatorio Epidemiologico, 90145 Palermo, Italy
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- Assessorato della Salute, Dipartimento Attività Sanitarie e Osservatorio Epidemiologico, 90145 Palermo, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino-Pulejo, 98124 Messina, Italy
- Faculty of Psychology, Università Degli Studi eCampus, Via Isimbardi 10, 22060 Novedrate, Italy
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Systematic Review of Existing Stroke Guidelines: Case for a Change. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:5514793. [PMID: 35722461 PMCID: PMC9199531 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5514793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Methods We systematically searched for guideline recommendation on the day-to-day use of peripheral inflammatory markers such as NLR published in the English language between January 1, 2005, and October 2020. Any other evidence of system biology-based approach or recommendation was explored within the selected guidelines for this scoping review. Only the latest guideline per writing group was selected. Each guideline was analyzed independently by 2 to 4 authors to determine clinical scenarios explained/given, scientific evidence used, and recommendations presented in the context of system biology. Results The scoping review found 2,911 titles at the beginning of the search. Final review included with 15 guidelines. Stroke-related organizations wrote sixty-five percent of the guidelines while national ministries wrote a fewer number of guidelines. We were primarily interested in recommendations for acute management in AIS published in the English language. Fifteen eligible guidelines were identified from 15 different countries/regions. None of the guidelines recommended the routine use of peripheral markers of inflammation, such as NLR, among their acute assessment and management recommendations. None of the existing guidelines explored the system biology approach to one of the most complex diseases affecting the human brain, stroke. Conclusions This systematic review has identified a significant evidence-practice gap in all existing national stroke guidelines published in English medium as of October 2020. These guidelines included the only current “living stroke guidelines,” stroke guidelines from Australia with a real opportunity to modernize the living stroke guidelines with systems biology approach, and provide 2020 vision towards better stroke care globally. Investigation of complex disease such as stroke is best served through a systems biology approach. One of the easiest places to start is simple blood tests such as total white cell count and NLR. Systems biology approach point us towards simple tools such immune-inflammatory index (SII) and serial systemic immune inflammatory indices (SSIIi) which should pave the way for the stroke physician community address the challenges in systems biology approach in stroke care. These challenges include translating bench research to the bedside, managing big data (continuous pulse, blood pressure, sleep, oxygen saturation, progressive changes in NLR, SII, SSIIi, etc.). Working with an interdisciplinary team also provides a distinct advantage. Recent adoption of historic WHO-IGAP calls for immediate action. The 2022 World Brain Day campaign on Brain Health for All is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness and start the process.
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Mohammed T, Nyante GG, Mothabeng DJ. An evaluation of the structure and process of stroke rehabilitation in primary, secondary and tertiary hospitals in Ghana. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2022; 78:1637. [PMID: 35747516 PMCID: PMC9210176 DOI: 10.4102/sajp.v78i1.1637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Evidence shows that quality indicators such as the structure and process of stroke rehabilitation can influence patient outcomes. However, not much attention has been paid to the study of these issues in low- and middle-income countries such as Ghana. Objectives Our study evaluated the structure and process of stroke rehabilitation in primary, secondary and tertiary hospitals in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Method A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving 111 healthcare professionals. The World Health Organization (WHO) situational analysis and Measure of Processes of Care for Service Providers for Adults (MPOC-SP[A]) questionnaires were administered to gather information on the structure and process of stroke rehabilitation. Descriptive statistics were used to summarise data, and chi-square and Kruskal–Wallis tests were used to establish associations and comparisons, respectively. Results A stroke unit was only available in the tertiary hospital. Although all three hospitals had a multidisciplinary team approach to care, the constituents differed. Length of hospital-stay, duration of treatment and basis for discharge from acute care were not associated with the hospitals. Therapy sessions, access to computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning were dependent on the hospitals. Conclusion The structure and process of stroke rehabilitation across the three hospitals were similar in some constructs and different in others. Clinical implications Data gathered will help to provide information on the available structure and processes of stroke rehabilitation, which could help assess the quality of care provided.
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- Tawagidu Mohammed
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Healthcare Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Healthcare Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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Yoshioka K, Watanabe T, Maruyama N, Yoshioka M, Iino K, Honda K, Hayashida K. Two-Month Individually Supervised Exercise Therapy Improves Walking Speed, Step Length, and Temporal Gait Symmetry in Chronic Stroke Patients: A before-after Trial. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10030527. [PMID: 35327005 PMCID: PMC8951068 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10030527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Gait asymmetry is common after stroke and is a major risk factor for falls. In particular, temporal gait asymmetry often remains in the chronic stage of stroke. However, health insurance does not cover rehabilitation for patients with chronic stroke in many countries. Accordingly, it is undetermined whether individually supervised exercise therapy has beneficial effects on chronic hemiparetic gait. Patients with stroke (n = 25) more than 6 months after onset performed 70 min of individually supervised exercise twice weekly for 2 months in 16 sessions with qualified personnel. The intervention significantly reduced the pre-swing phase on the paretic side (mean = 91.8%, 95%CI, 84.8−98.8). In addition, there was a significant improvement in pre-swing phase symmetry in those with great asymmetry prior to the intervention (p = 0.022). Step length significantly increased after the intervention on both sides (non-paretic, p = 0.029; paretic, p = 0.0055). Walking time at both comfortable and maximum speeds was significantly shortened (comfortable, p = 0.0041; maximum, p < 0.0001). Our findings suggest that there remains scope to improve gait ability with individually supervised exercise therapy in patients with chronic stroke, whose functional recovery is often considered unlikely. This type of intervention may be a simple and effective option to improve gait parameters, including temporal asymmetry, even in patients with chronic stroke.
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- Kiyoshi Yoshioka
- Kumamoto Center, Rehabilitation Center for all Customers with Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, SENSTYLE Inc., Kumamoto 860-0088, Japan; (M.Y.); (K.I.); (K.H.); (K.H.)
- Department of Muscle Development and Regeneration, Division of Organogenesis, Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto 860-0811, Japan
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- Department of Sensorimotor Neuroscience, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Fukuoka Medical Technology, Teikyo University, Fukuoka 836-8505, Japan;
- SENSTYLE Institute for the Science of Aging, Kumamoto 860-0088, Japan
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- Kumamoto Center, Rehabilitation Center for all Customers with Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, SENSTYLE Inc., Kumamoto 860-0088, Japan; (M.Y.); (K.I.); (K.H.); (K.H.)
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- Kumamoto Center, Rehabilitation Center for all Customers with Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, SENSTYLE Inc., Kumamoto 860-0088, Japan; (M.Y.); (K.I.); (K.H.); (K.H.)
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- Kumamoto Center, Rehabilitation Center for all Customers with Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, SENSTYLE Inc., Kumamoto 860-0088, Japan; (M.Y.); (K.I.); (K.H.); (K.H.)
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- Kumamoto Center, Rehabilitation Center for all Customers with Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, SENSTYLE Inc., Kumamoto 860-0088, Japan; (M.Y.); (K.I.); (K.H.); (K.H.)
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Shogenji M, Yoshida M, Sumiya K, Shimada T, Ikenaga Y, Ogawa Y, Hirako K, Sai Y. Relationship between Bowel/Bladder Function and Discharge in Older Stroke Patients in Convalescent Rehabilitation Wards: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Prog Rehabil Med 2022; 7:20220028. [PMID: 35663118 PMCID: PMC9126742 DOI: 10.2490/prm.20220028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objectives : Many stroke patients experience motor and cognitive dysfunctions that make living at home challenging. We aimed to identify the factors associated with hospital discharge to home in older stroke patients in convalescent rehabilitation wards where intensive and comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation are performed following acute-phase treatment. Methods : A retrospective cohort study was conducted among 1227 older stroke patients registered in the database of the Council of Kaga Local Stroke Network, Japan, between 2015 and 2019. Patients’ basic characteristics, discharge destination, type and severity of stroke, cognitive status, and activities of daily living (ADL) including continence were evaluated. Results : The proportion of subjects discharged to home was 62.3%. The mean hospital stay in the home discharge group was shorter than that in the non-home discharge group (111 days vs. 144.6 days, P <0.001). The following factors were associated with discharge to home: age (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 2.801, 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.473, 2.940]; P <0.001), sex (AOR: 1.513, 95% CI [1.112, 2.059]), stroke type (AOR: 1.426, 95% CI [1.013, 2.007]), low cognitive status (AOR: 3.750, 95% CI [2.615, 5.379]), low level of bladder control (AOR: 2.056, 95% CI [1.223, 3.454]), and low level of bowel control (AOR: 2.823, 95% CI [1.688, 4.722]). Conclusions : Age, sex, stroke type, cognitive function, and ADL scores for bladder and bowel control were associated with discharge to home. Improving continence management regarding both voiding and defecation may be a promising care strategy to promote hospital discharge to home in older stroke patients.
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- Miho Shogenji
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Women’s Health Nursing & Midwifery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, University Hospital, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yawata Medical Center, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Komatsu Municipal Hospital, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Frontier Science and Social Co-creation Initiative, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, University Hospital, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa, Japan
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Changes to foot pressure pattern in post-stroke individuals who have started to walk independently during the convalescent phase. Gait Posture 2021; 90:307-312. [PMID: 34564003 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2021.09.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Abnormal foot contact patterns following stroke affect functional gait; however, objective analysis targeting independent walking is lacking. RESEARCH QUESTION How do walking abilities and foot pressure patterns differ between post-stroke individuals who achieved independent walking and healthy controls? Secondarily, how do the abilities and patterns in post-stroke individuals change before and after achieving independent walking? Can these changes become criteria for permitting independent walking? METHODS Twenty-eight individuals with hemiplegia and 32 controls were enrolled. Motor dysfunction score (MDScore), walking speed (WSpeed), and foot pressure patterns were measured when they were first able to walk without orthosis or physical assistance (1st assessment) and when they achieved independent walking around discharge (2nd assessment). Foot pressure patterns were measured using insole-type foot pressure-measuring system. Ratios of partial foot pressure to body weight (%PFP), ratios of anteroposterior length of center of pressure (COP; %Long), and backward moving distance of COP to the foot length (%Backward) were calculated. Parameters during the 2nd assessment were compared with those of controls and those during the 1st assessment. During the 2nd assessment, relationships among the parameters, MDScore, and WSpeed were analyzed. RESULTS During the 2nd assessment, no difference was observed in both %Long and %Backward between the non-paretic limbs and the controls. While the %Backward was higher, the %PFP of toes and %Long were lower in the paretic limb than in the controls. Although the %Backward was lower, both %PFP of toes and %Long of the paretic limb were higher in the 2nd assessment than in the 1st assessment. During the 2nd assessment, both %Long and % Backward values of the paretic limb moderately correlated with MDScore and WSpeed. SIGNIFICANCE After improvement of foot pressure in toes, both an increase in anteroposterior length and a decrease in backward moving of COP path were objective signs permitting independent walking.
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Katsuki M, Narita N, Ozaki D, Sato Y, Jia W, Nishizawa T, Kochi R, Sato K, Kawamura K, Ishida N, Watanabe O, Cai S, Shimabukuro S, Yasuda I, Kinjo K, Yokota K. Deep Learning-Based Functional Independence Measure Score Prediction After Stroke in Kaifukuki (Convalescent) Rehabilitation Ward Annexed to Acute Care Hospital. Cureus 2021; 13:e16588. [PMID: 34466308 PMCID: PMC8396410 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.16588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Introduction Prediction models of functional independent measure (FIM) score after kaifukuki (convalescent) rehabilitation ward (KRW) are needed to decide the treatment strategies and save medical resources. Statistical models were reported, but their accuracies were not satisfactory. We made such prediction models using the deep learning (DL) framework, Prediction One (Sony Network Communications Inc., Tokyo, Japan). Methods Of the 559 consecutive stroke patients, 122 patients were transferred to our KRW. We divided our 122 patients’ data randomly into halves of training and validation datasets. Prediction One made three prediction models from the training dataset using (1) variables at the acute care ward admission, (2) those at the KRW admission, and (3) those combined (1) and (2). The models’ determination coefficients (R2), correlation coefficients (rs), and residuals were calculated using the validation dataset. Results Of the 122 patients, the median age was 71, length of stay (LOS) in acute care ward 23 (17-30) days, LOS in KRW 53 days, total FIM scores at the admission of KRW 85, those at discharge 108. The mean FIM gain and FIM efficiency were 19 and 0.417. All patients were discharged home. Model (1), (2), and (3)’s R2 were 0.794, 0.970, and 0.972. Their mean residuals between the predicted and actual total FIM scores were -1.56±24.6, -4.49±17.1, and -2.69±15.7. Conclusion Our FIM gain and efficiency were better than national averages of FIM gain 17.1 and FIM efficiency 0.187. We made DL-based total FIM score prediction models, and their accuracies were superior to those of previous statistically calculated ones. The DL-based FIM score prediction models would save medical costs and perform efficient stroke and rehabilitation medicine.
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- Masahito Katsuki
- Neurosurgery, Kesennuma City Hospital, Kesennuma, JPN.,Neurosurgery, Itoigawa General Hospital, Itoigawa, JPN
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- Neurosurgery, Kesennuma City Hospital, Kesennuma, JPN
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- Neurosurgery, Kesennuma City Hospital, Kesennuma, JPN
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- Neurosurgery, Kesennuma City Hospital, Kesennuma, JPN
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- Neurosurgery, Kesennuma City Hospital, Kesennuma, JPN
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- Neurosurgery, Kesennuma City Hospital, Kesennuma, JPN
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- Neurosurgery, Kesennuma City Hospital, Kesennuma, JPN
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- Neurosurgery, Kesennuma City Hospital, Kesennuma, JPN
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- Neurosurgery, Kesennuma City Hospital, Kesennuma, JPN
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- Neurosurgery, Kesennuma City Hospital, Kesennuma, JPN
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Padberg I, Heel S, Thiem P, Diebel A, Mordhorst E, Strohmeyer U, Meisel A. Quality measurement of out-patient neuropsychological therapy after stroke in Germany: definition of indicators and retrospective pilot study. BMC Neurol 2021; 21:76. [PMID: 33596841 PMCID: PMC7888117 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-021-02092-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND In contrast to the hospital setting, today little work has been directed to the definition, measurement, and improvement of the quality of out-patient medical and therapeutic care. We developed a set of indicators to measure the quality of out-patient neuropsychological therapy after stroke. METHODS The indicators cover core and interdisciplinary aspects of out-patient neuropsychological work such as mediation of patients into social care in case of need. Selection of the quality-indicators was done together with a consensus group of out-patient therapists and supported by evidence, validity, reliability as well as estimated relevance and variability with the quality of care. The set of indicators was further tested in a retrospective cohort study. Anonymous data of 104 patients were collected from out-patient clinical records of five clinics between November 2017 and April 2018. Associations between process and outcome quality were estimated exploitatively. RESULTS Results allowed for the identification of areas with greater variability in the quality of process care and indicated that attention training as recommended by current guidelines had the lowest overall rate for meeting the quality-aim (met in 44% of the cases). This was followed by time < 1 month until the start of therapy (63% met) and mediation into social care in case of need (65% met). We further observed that overall quality and involving relatives in the therapy was associated with higher rates of professional reintegration (p-value = 0.03). However, the need for mediation into social care was associated with a reduced chance for successful professional reintegration (p-value = 0.009). CONCLUSION In conclusion, we describe a first set of quality indicators which cover different aspects of out-patient neuropsychological therapy and sufficient variability with care. First data further suggests that meeting the specified quality aims may indeed have relevant effects on outcomes.
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Affiliation(s)
- I Padberg
- Center for Stroke Research, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany.
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- Zentrum für ambulante Neuropsychologie und Verhaltenstherapie (Center for out-patient neuropsychology and behavioral therapy), Schleiermacherstraße 24, 10961, Berlin, Germany
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- P.A.N.P - Praxis für ambulante Neuropsychologie Potsdam (out-patient clinic for neuropsychology Potsdam), Ludwig-Richter-Straße 23, 14467, Potsdam, Germany
| | - A Diebel
- Praxis Diebel (out-patient clinic Diebel), Oldenburger Straße 30, 10551, Berlin, Germany
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- Zentrum für ambulante Rehabilitation (Center for out-patient rehabilitation) ZAR Berlin, Gartenstraße 5, 10115, Berlin, Germany
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- Praxis für ambulante Neuropsychologie und Psychotherapie (out-patient clinic for neuropsychology and psychotherapy), Wilmersdorfer Str. 125, 10627, Berlin, Germany
| | - A Meisel
- Center for Stroke Research, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- NeuroCure Clinical Research Center, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Neurology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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