One in eight people who have a stroke survive for at most a year after being discharged from hospital. Research published in the journal Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Arch. Phys. M)showed that making changes to a patient’s home could reduce the risk of death.
In the study, 90 stroke patients were visited by occupational therapists who specialize in modifying spaces to suit a person’s needs. They identified and removed obstacles in participants’ homes by installing railings on staircases, elevating toilet seats, and installing lights in dark hallways. Patients were also taught how to perform various activities safely and effectively. The other 90 stroke patients did not work with an occupational therapist.
Ten deaths were recorded during follow-up, all of which occurred in the non-occupational therapist group. In addition, the need to transfer patients whose homes were changed to a nursing home or rehabilitation center was also reduced.
According to the authors, stroke patients are more likely to experience depression. This is because people cannot return to normal life in society and lose independence in daily life, from going to the toilet to climbing stairs. Home improvement programs should be included in insurance, scientists say: About $500 could save many lives. Patients will also need fewer medications and doctor visits.
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Source: Gazeta
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