Afield work investigation report on Occupational therapy interventions in managing post-stroke fatigue

Abstract

Introduction: Patients recovering from stroke frequently experiencing post-stroke fatigue, which they characterize as disabling. However, find out the effective way to diagnose post-stroke fatigue and determine the best interventions for it remains a significant challenge. Aim: The aim of the study is to synthesis the evidence regarding the post stroke fatigue management and associated occupational therapy interventions and interpret the evidence considering the current practice at neuro out-patient unit. Methods: A qualitative content analysis has been used. Searches of Google Scholar and PubMed were conducted using preset keywords. The overall report and findings were prepared on the basis of literature review-based analysis. Results: Fieldwork investigation was conducted in the neuro outpatient unit, CRP for 5 weeks. According to the study selection criteria, only 10 articles were chosen for the final review. Studies mostly used the fatigue severity scale to measure post-stroke fatigue. Managing associated factors of fatigue, graded exercise, resistance exercise, energy conservation techniques, grading activity training, practice, fatigue education are the common interventions which are founded both in the literatures and neuro out-patient unit, CRP, savar. Conclusion: The findings of this review provide a small range of evidence of the current context of occupational therapy interventions in managing fatigue for stroke patients in the neuro out-patient unit, CRP, savar. Evidence for occupational therapy interventions targeting post-stroke fatigue is limited. Keywords: “Occupational therapy intervention”, “Post stroke fatigue”, “management of fatigue”. Abstract Abstract