Location
LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Event Website
https://alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/admin/sahpresearchday.aspx
Document Type
Event
Start Date
8-4-2024 3:00 PM
End Date
8-4-2024 5:00 PM
Description
Intro
87% of all strokes are ischemic. The ischemic penumbra is a large research focus, but physical rehabilitation of a stroke research is scarce and focuses on MCA strokes. Knowledge of neural anatomy are key elements to rehabilitation, but limited research is available specifically on PCA strokes underscoring the need for tailored rehabilitation, as illustrated in this case study.
Purpose
This case delves into the complexities of inpatient rehabilitation for a PCA stroke patient, highlighting challenges like insufficient family support, socioeconomic struggles, alcoholism, and coordination deficits. Through this analysis, the study aims to offer insights into tailored interventions addressing the patients’ deficits for PCA stroke rehabilitation.
Case Description
A 63-year-old male admitted with a right PCA stroke showed left-sided weakness, aphasia, and coordination deficits. Examination also revealed mobility, and transfer deficits. Prognostic factors indicate a fair outlook, with a care plan emphasizing tailored interventions targeting deficits for improved mobility and function.
Outcome
The PASS is reliable and responsive for assessing mobility deficits in stroke patients, while the TUG test, with high reliability and validity, showed substantial improvement in mobility. QI and Transfer Level of Assistance assessments are reliable and valid tools for mobility and functional status evaluation in stroke rehabilitation.
Discussion
A rehabilitation program was implemented for the patient. Interventions included training gait, transfers, postural control, and wheelchair mobility. Education aimed to enhance independence for this patient. Further research is recommended to optimize treatment strategies, particularly in areas like transfer and strength training, and establishing safe wheelchair use criteria.
Recommended Citation
Dubois, Zachary, "Inpatient Rehabilitation for a 63-Year Old Male Following a PCA Stroke: A Case Report" (2024). School of Allied Health Professions Research Day. 14.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/ahrd/2024/2024/14
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Inpatient Rehabilitation for a 63-Year Old Male Following a PCA Stroke: A Case Report
LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Intro
87% of all strokes are ischemic. The ischemic penumbra is a large research focus, but physical rehabilitation of a stroke research is scarce and focuses on MCA strokes. Knowledge of neural anatomy are key elements to rehabilitation, but limited research is available specifically on PCA strokes underscoring the need for tailored rehabilitation, as illustrated in this case study.
Purpose
This case delves into the complexities of inpatient rehabilitation for a PCA stroke patient, highlighting challenges like insufficient family support, socioeconomic struggles, alcoholism, and coordination deficits. Through this analysis, the study aims to offer insights into tailored interventions addressing the patients’ deficits for PCA stroke rehabilitation.
Case Description
A 63-year-old male admitted with a right PCA stroke showed left-sided weakness, aphasia, and coordination deficits. Examination also revealed mobility, and transfer deficits. Prognostic factors indicate a fair outlook, with a care plan emphasizing tailored interventions targeting deficits for improved mobility and function.
Outcome
The PASS is reliable and responsive for assessing mobility deficits in stroke patients, while the TUG test, with high reliability and validity, showed substantial improvement in mobility. QI and Transfer Level of Assistance assessments are reliable and valid tools for mobility and functional status evaluation in stroke rehabilitation.
Discussion
A rehabilitation program was implemented for the patient. Interventions included training gait, transfers, postural control, and wheelchair mobility. Education aimed to enhance independence for this patient. Further research is recommended to optimize treatment strategies, particularly in areas like transfer and strength training, and establishing safe wheelchair use criteria.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/ahrd/2024/2024/14