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Marma therapy for stroke rehabilitation
FOX M; DICKENS A; GREAVES C; DIXON M; JAMES M
J REHABIL MED , 2006, vol. 38, n° 4, p. 268-271 Doc n°: 125418 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : AF21 - ACCIDENTS VASCULAIRES CEREBRAUX OBJECTIVE: To examine feasibility and acceptability issues and to gather preliminary outcome data to ascertain the numbers needed for a trial of Marma massage therapy for stroke rehabilitation. DESIGN: Pilot non-randomized controlled trial, comparing standard care with standard care plus Marma therapy in post-stroke patients with a nested qualitative study. PARTICIPANTS: Adult patients who had an infarction or haemorrhage at any brain location with a Barthel Index score of 75/100 or less. METHODS: Feasibility was assessed in terms of recruitment and response rates and loss to follow-up, and acceptability was assessed by patient interviews (n=13). The main outcome measure was the Barthel Index. RESULTS: The recruitment rate was 0.53 patients per week in a stroke unit with an admission rate of 15.1 per week, the response rate was 91% and the loss to follow-up 30%. Most patients believed that the massage was beneficial, and although some reported pain, all interviewed would choose it again. Langue : ANGLAIS |
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