Identification of modifiable risk factors, degree of neurological involvement and knowledge regarding the disease in patients with stroke

Authors

  • Renata Dall'Agnol Grupo Hospitalar Conceição
  • Ariana de Oliveira Machado Universidade de Passo Fundo
  • Lisiane Piazza Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
  • Willian Segalin Universidade de Passo Fundo
  • Janaína Cardoso Costa Schiavinato Universidade de Passo Fundo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v9i2.2209

Keywords:

Primary prevention, Risk factors, Stroke.

Abstract

Introduction: The stroke is the main cause of functional disability in the western world. Objectives: This study analyzes the changeable risk factors, the neurological impairment and the patient’s knowledge about this disease in stroke patients hospitalized. Methods: 20 patients were evaluated, of which 10 were male and 10 were female. For the analysis were used the National Institute of Health And Stroke Scale (NIHSS) versed in Portuguese, and a physiotherapeutic evaluation form. Results: On the type, 85% was ischemic, the most present risk factor was systemic arterial hypertension, on the knowledge, 55% did not know what was stroke, 70% did not know the causes and 90% had never obtained any information about the disease. The mean score of the NIHSS was 12.88 ± 11.44 and there was a significant relationship between physical inactivity and a higher degree of neurological impairment. Conclusion: It became evident through this study the need for education and health prevention programs.

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Author Biographies

Renata Dall'Agnol, Grupo Hospitalar Conceição

Fisioterapeuta graduada pela Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF), residente da Residência Integrada em Saúde com ênfase em Oncologia e Hematologia pelo Grupo Hospitalar Conceição (GHC);

Ariana de Oliveira Machado, Universidade de Passo Fundo

Fisioterapeuta graduada pela Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF);

Lisiane Piazza, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina

Fisioterapeuta graduada pela Universidade de Passo Fundo, mestranda em Ciências do Movimento Humano pela Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina.

Willian Segalin, Universidade de Passo Fundo

Acadêmico da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF);

Janaína Cardoso Costa Schiavinato, Universidade de Passo Fundo

Professora do Curso de Fisioterapia da Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF);

Published

2010-08-10

How to Cite

1.
Dall’Agnol R, Machado A de O, Piazza L, Segalin W, Schiavinato JCC. Identification of modifiable risk factors, degree of neurological involvement and knowledge regarding the disease in patients with stroke. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2010 Aug. 10 [cited 2024 Jul. 17];9(2):253-9. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/2209

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Section

Applied Sciences