Community reintegration and related factors in a Nigerian stroke sample.


Autoria(s): Akosile,Christopher; Nworah,Chioma; Okoye,Emmanuel; Adegoke,Babatunde; Umunnah,Joseph; Fabunmi,Ayodeji
Cobertura

Origin of publication: Uganda

Data(s)

16/10/2016

Resumo

Background: The goal of stroke rehabilitation has shifted from mere survival of a victim to how well a survivor can be effectively reintegrated back into the community. Objectives: The present study determined the level of satisfaction with community reintegration (CR) and related factors among Nigerian community-dwelling stroke survivors (CDSS). Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey of 71 volunteering CDSS (35 males, 36 females) from selected South-Eastern Nigerian communities. Reintegration to Normal Living Index was used to assess participants’ CR. Data was analysed using Spearman rank-order correlation, Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests at p≤0.05. Results: Participants generally had deficits in CR which was either mild/moderate (52.1%) or severe (47.9%). Scores in the CR domains of distance mobility, performance of daily activities, recreational activities and family roles were particularly low (median scores ≤ 4). CR was significantly correlated with and influenced by age (r=-0.35; p=0.00) and presence/absence of diabetes mellitus (u=3.56.50; p=0.01), pre- (k=6.13; p=0.05) and post-stroke employment (k=18.26; p=0.00) status, type of assistive mobility device being used (AMD) (k=25.39; p=0.00) and support from the community (k=7.15; p=0.03) respectively. Conclusion: CR was generally poor for this CDSS sample. Survivors who are older, having diabetes as co-morbidity, using AMD (particularly wheel-chair) and without employment pre- and/or post-stroke may require keener attention. Rehabilitation focus may be targeted at enhancing mobility functions, vocational and social skills.

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http://www.bioline.org.br/abstract?id=hs16098

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en

Publicador

Makerere University Medical School

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http://www.bioline.org.br/hs

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Copyright 2016 - African Health Sciences

Fonte

African Health Sciences (ISSN: 1680-6905) Vol 16 Num 3

Palavras-Chave #Community reintegration; associated factors; post-stroke
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