Outcome of Stroke Survivour Using Stroke Impact Scale for the Patient Attended at CRP

Abstract

Purpose: To identify outcome of stroke survivors using stroke impact scale for the patient attended at CRP. Objective: To identify the variables that could predict the of stroke, to investigate how the physical strength, hand function, mobility, outcome activities of daily living, memory and thinking, communication and emotion, social participation which influence the outcome of stroke survivors. Methodology: A quantitative (cross sectional) research model in the form of a prospective type survey design is carried out in this study. Total 30 samples were selected by purposive sampling from inpatient of neurology department of Centre for the Rehabilitation of the paralyzed (CRP). Data were collected by mixed type questionnaire. Confidentiality of the information was strictly maintained. The investigator filled out the questionnaire after having face to face interview. Data were numerically coded and captured in SPSS 16.0 version software and analyzed in terms of percentages, displayed through bar charts using Microsoft excel. The investigator targeted to measure the outcome of stroke survivors using stroke impact scale and identified the level of physical strength, hand function, mobility, physical and instrumental activities of daily living, memory and thinking, communication and emotion, social participation. Result: The finding of the research shows that Male (80%) are more affected than female (20%), the incidence of stroke is more frequent over the age of 58 year which is (36.60%). The percentage of hemorrhagic stroke (76.70%) is more than ischemic stroke (23.30%), most participants (73.30%) didn’t report incontinence, 26.70% participants felt little difficulty about sitting balance, 20% participants had very difficulty in transferring from bed to wheelchair, 30% participants has no limitation in religious activities, most of the time participants (40%) felt sad, and 26.70% participants have had recovery about 40%. Conclusion: This study findings demonstrated a crucial outcome using stroke impact scale among stroke survivor. However, psychological support, counseling, motivation and effective communication are cornerstone for their successful rehabilitation and to be addressed by health care professionals.