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Title: Occupational Therapy for Stroke Patients after Hospital Discharge- A Randomized Controlled Trial
-55816522860Purpose
Debility and reduced QOL (Quality of Life) parameters significantly impair the prognosis of stroke patients (Anderson et al., 2002). Hence, different studies have endorsed the need for effective post-stroke rehabilitation strategies in reducing the BOI (Burden of Disease) across concerned stakeholders. Based on this background the authors designed their research. The authors explored the influence of continuous rehabilitation (CI) by the OTS (Occupational Therapists) on outcomes across post-stroke patients.
Patient Description
110 patients of stroke patients
Methods
Patients received either OT along with their normal post-stroke follow-up services (intervention group) or only post-stroke follow-up services (controls). The two groups were compared post-one year after treatment initiation.
Results
Individuals in the intervention group exhibited greater QOL parameters including elevated mood, need of less aids for their daily activities (p=0.05) and significant reduction in the incidence of hospital readmission compared to their control counterparts (p=0.03) (Corr & Bayer, 1995)
00Purpose
Debility and reduced QOL (Quality of Life) parameters significantly impair the prognosis of stroke patients (Anderson et al.

, 2002). Hence, different studies have endorsed the need for effective post-stroke rehabilitation strategies in reducing the BOI (Burden of Disease) across concerned stakeholders. Based on this background the authors designed their research. The authors explored the influence of continuous rehabilitation (CI) by the OTS (Occupational Therapists) on outcomes across post-stroke patients.
Patient Description
110 patients of stroke patients
Methods
Patients received either OT along with their normal post-stroke follow-up services (intervention group) or only post-stroke follow-up services (controls). The two groups were compared post-one year after treatment initiation.
Results
Individuals in the intervention group exhibited greater QOL parameters including elevated mood, need of less aids for their daily activities (p=0.05) and significant reduction in the incidence of hospital readmission compared to their control counterparts (p=0.03) (Corr & Bayer, 1995)
606806022860Discussion
The role of Occupational Therapists (OTs) in successfully rehabilitating patients through occupational and productive engagement is well-recognized. These professionals are competent in identifying the scholastic and vocational skills across concerned stakeholders and help them to recognize their potential by rehabilitating them through occupational engagement. Evidence suggests that rehabilitation through occupational engagement significantly improve health outcomes in patients affected with physical or mental health disorders (Drummond & Walker, 1995). Although the role of OTs in ensuring favorable outcomes across patients affected with certain mental disorders and physical is well-substantiated, there is inconclusive evidence regarding their role in rehabilitating stroke patients (Logan et al., 1997). This study provided conclusive evidence regarding the role played by OTs in improving health outcomes and QOL parameters in post-stroke patients.
Conclusion
The study endorsed that OTs should be routinely incorporated in the treatment plan for post-stroke patients. Such initiatives could reduce the BOI in concerned stakeholders
00Discussion
The role of Occupational Therapists (OTs) in successfully rehabilitating patients through occupational and productive engagement is well-recognized. These professionals are competent in identifying the scholastic and vocational skills across concerned stakeholders and help them to recognize their potential by rehabilitating them through occupational engagement. Evidence suggests that rehabilitation through occupational engagement significantly improve health outcomes in patients affected with physical or mental health disorders (Drummond & Walker, 1995). Although the role of OTs in ensuring favorable outcomes across patients affected with certain mental disorders and physical is well-substantiated, there is inconclusive evidence regarding their role in rehabilitating stroke patients (Logan et al., 1997). This study provided conclusive evidence regarding the role played by OTs in improving health outcomes and QOL parameters in post-stroke patients.
Conclusion
The study endorsed that OTs should be routinely incorporated in the treatment plan for post-stroke patients. Such initiatives could reduce the BOI in concerned stakeholders
Authors: Corr, S & Bayer A.
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30283153358515References
Andersen, H. E., Eriksen, K., Brown, A., Schultz-Larsen, K., & Forchhammer, B. H. (2002). Follow-up services for stroke survivors after hospital discharge-a randomized control study. Clinical Rehabilitation, 16(6), 593–603
Corr, S., & Bayer, A. (1995). Occupational therapy for stroke patients after hospital discharge — a randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 9(4), 291–296
Drummond, A., & Walker, M. (1995). A randomized controlled trial of leisure rehabilitation after stroke. Clinical Rehabilitation, 9(4), 283–290
Logan, P., Ahern, J., Gladman, J., & Lincoln, N. (1997). A randomized controlled trial of enhanced Social Service occupational therapy for stroke patients. Clinical Rehabilitation, 11(2), 107–113
00References
Andersen, H. E., Eriksen, K., Brown, A., Schultz-Larsen, K., & Forchhammer, B. H. (2002). Follow-up services for stroke survivors after hospital discharge-a randomized control study. Clinical Rehabilitation, 16(6), 593–603
Corr, S., & Bayer, A. (1995). Occupational therapy for stroke patients after hospital discharge — a randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 9(4), 291–296
Drummond, A., & Walker, M. (1995). A randomized controlled trial of leisure rehabilitation after stroke. Clinical Rehabilitation, 9(4), 283–290
Logan, P., Ahern, J., Gladman, J., & Lincoln, N. (1997). A randomized controlled trial of enhanced Social Service occupational therapy for stroke patients. Clinical Rehabilitation, 11(2), 107–113