Severity level and functional capacity from individuals after stroke and their access to rehabilitation

Authors

  • Ingrid Davis da Silva Gadelha Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Kátia Suely Queiroz Silva Ribeiro Universidade Federal da Paraíba

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v15n1.5725

Keywords:

Stroke, Activity daily living, Rehabilitation services, Disability evaluation.

Abstract

Introduction. The Stroke follows with motor and functional loss and the access to rehabilitation treatment can promote gains related to functionality and disability. Objective. To analyze neurological severity and functional repercussions from individuals after stroke by the type of rehabilitation access they have had. Method. We carried out systematic searches in electronic databases: SciELO, LILACS, and PUBMED, from July to August 2014. The articles were selected independently and blindly by two researchers. Results. Of the 708 articles identified, only fifteen met the inclusion criteria and were selected for full text review. Studies point to a majority of individuals that after stroke have presented from moderate to severe functional commitment, generating impacts to execution of daily activities, as well as overload of rehabilitation services. Conclusion. The severity and limitations of stroke present direct relation with the need of using rehabilitation services.

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Author Biographies

Ingrid Davis da Silva Gadelha, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Fisioterapeuta. Pós-Graduanda em Modelos de Decisão e Saúde na Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa-PB, Brasil.

Kátia Suely Queiroz Silva Ribeiro, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Fisioterapeuta. Professor do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Modelos de Decisão e Saúde da Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa-PB, Brasil.

Published

2016-07-04

How to Cite

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Gadelha ID da S, Ribeiro KSQS. Severity level and functional capacity from individuals after stroke and their access to rehabilitation. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2016 Jul. 4 [cited 2024 Nov. 12];15(1):135-42. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/5725

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Literature reviews