Physical therapy in stroke patients after discharging from the hospital to the community : Case study

Abstract

Background : Stroke patients will suffer with many limited disorders especially the daily routine after discharging from the hospital , Physical therapy is therefore necessary in order to enable these patients to perform daily activities for a better lifestyle.

Objectives : 1. To study physical therapy treatment a case study patient with stroke after discharge from the hospital to the community.       2. To study the outcomes of physical therapy for stroke patients.

Methods : A case study stroke patient with heart disease who was treated at Khon Kaen Hospital after selling from the hospital to the community.Data were collected by using activity Dialy living assessment form , data from medical records In-depth interviews Physical therapy assessment form And Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement (STREAM) form ,summary of issues and treatment based on the concept of physical therapy. The study period was between March and July 2019, descriptive data analysis, statistical analysis using      average percentage. 

Result : 1. A case of stroke patients  with heart disease after physical therapy the patients can walk using walking sticks by themselves.        2. The results of daily activity ability assessment get a score from 35 to 95 points , movement increased from 0.67% to 2.04 % vital signs,      average blood pressure 125.46/77.38 mm Hg. and pulse 77.54 bpm.

Conclusion : After stroke patients with heart disease treatment with phyksical  therapy by partipation between physiotherapist multisplinary team village volunteers nad family members of patients resulting in the being able to perform daily activities improving the quality of life.

Keywords : Physical therapy, Stroke , after discharge