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The efficacy of self-care education on rehabilitation of stroke patients
Sahebalzamani M, Aliloo L, Shakibi A
Saudi Medical Journal 2009 Apr;30(4):550-554
clinical trial
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of self-care education on rehabilitation of hemiplegic stroke patients discharged from hospital. METHODS: For this experimental study, 80 patients were randomly assigned to 2 groups at Urmia University of Medical Sciences Hospitals, Iran, in 2008. First, we recorded the demographic data, and ability performance of both groups, then self-care education was given for the experiment group. Finally, both groups were retested 45 days following the last self-care education section of the experiment group. RESULTS: The results of the study showed a significant difference between the mean acquired distinctions in different performance fields before and after education for the study group (p = 0.0001). In addition, the findings showed a significant difference between the 2 groups post-test (p = 0.0001). We statistically concluded by independent t test that the level of performance in the experimental group was higher than the controls (t = 19.83; p = 0.0001). CONCLUSION: Self-care education of stroke survivors can improve patient's performance, and change them from a dependent to an independent person.

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