Post Stroke Rehabilitation Awareness Among Stroke Patients - A Questionnaire Study
Background: The burden of stroke is increasing in India. Stroke is now the fourth leading cause of death and the fifth leading cause of disability. Following the acute phase of stroke management, rehabilitation becomes a cornerstone of recovery. However, despite the advancements in stroke rehabilitation, there exists a notable gap in patient awareness, with many individuals and their caregivers lacking sufficient knowledge about post-stroke rehabilitation options and the significance of their involvement in the recovery journey. Therefore, this survey was done to investigate the post stoke rehabilitation awareness among stroke patients and their family.
Aims: The objective of this survey is to assess stroke rehabilitation awareness among family members and individuals undergoing inpatient or outpatient post-stroke rehabilitation, focusing on knowledge of stroke risk factors, warning signs, prevention measures, and available rehabilitation services.
Method: From September’2023 to October’2023, 97 Participants were chosen, who underwent stroke rehabilitation either in-patient or out-patient rehabilitation for stroke recovery. Participants were made to fill out a structured questionnaire through an online link which consisted of 13 multiple-choice questions.
Results: Out of 97 respondent 40% of respondents were fully aware of the key symptoms of a stroke. 80% of respondents were aware of physical therapy importance post stroke; 58% awareness on speech therapy. Only 27% and 26% were aware about occupational therapy & robotic therapy as a post stroke rehabilitation option respectively. Around 73% of the respondents felt that post stroke rehabilitation at the Center is more effective than post stroke rehabilitation care at home.
Conclusion: These findings underscore the need for improved education and outreach efforts to enhance rehabilitation access for stroke survivors.
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