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Rehabilitation After Hemorrhagic Stroke: From Acute to Chronic Stage
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Abstract
The
ultimate goal of rehabilitation in hemorrhagic stroke does not differ
from that in ischemic stroke: to reduce disability, regain independence,
and improve quality of life. Due to the lack of studies in this
specific population, the rehabilitation principles and practice
guidelines for hemorrhagic stroke follow those for ischemic stroke.
Stroke is a complex syndrome, and the rehabilitation process therefore
requires an integrated program provided by a multidisciplinary team.(Why a multidisciplinary team?)
Although controversy about very early rehabilitation in stroke patients
has arisen recently, it is generally accepted that early rehabilitation
prevents stroke complications and promotes functional recovery. As
stroke has various symptoms, the rehabilitation process should include a
comprehensive assessment of motor, cognitive, and communication
functions, swallowing, and emotions. Medical complications during
rehabilitation affect functional recovery and may even increase the risk
of mortality in stroke patients. Thus, preventing stroke complications
should be considered not only in the acute phase but also in the chronic
phase of stroke. Most spontaneous recovery in stroke patients occurs
within 6 months after onset, and a substantial number of patients are
left with chronic disabilities. Novel therapies to reduce residual
disabilities and improve functional outcomes have attracted much
attention recently, with rehabilitation robots, virtual reality, and
noninvasive brain stimulation being of particular interest in this
field. Researchers and clinicians are attempting to combine these novel
therapies with conventional stroke rehabilitation. The gathered evidence
may impact future rehabilitative practice.
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