This study was performed to investigate rehabilitation service patterns of stroke patients in metropolis of Korea, Seoul, Taegu, Taejon, Pusan and Kwangju from April-July, 2000. Authors developed questionnaire, and distributed it to each physical therapist. Total number of distributed questionnaire was 800, and 622 questionnaire were collected and analyzed.
1. The occurrence rate of ischemic stroke (51.1 %) was higher than hemorrhage stroke(48.9%). The highest
incidence of the stroke was noted in the group of 60 years and ratio of male to female 1,.3 : 1.
2. The several warning sign is motor deficit(50.3%), headache, dizziness, vomiting(32.6%) and difficulty
speaking or understanding(8.2%).
3. The most important contributing factor of stroke was hypertension both hemorrhage stroke(50.7%) and ischemic stroke(47.2%).
4. In the painful stroke patients(53.4%), the major problems were shoulder pain(55.1%) and shoulder-hand syndrome(31.9%). There is no clinical method for relieving the pain.
5. The seasonal preference was winter and autumn followed by summer and spring in regardless of diagnosis.
6. In the surgery, hemorrhage stroke(61.2%) was higher than ischemic stroke( 13.5%).
7. The major associated impairment were motor deficit(99.0%), hearing and speech
deficit(30.9%),perception deficit(15.9%), psychological deficit(14.1%) and vision deficit(10.6%). We
need more role of speech pathologist and psychotherapist. 8. The rehabilitation services for stroke patients were given only 15% by onset. 9. Medical doctor did not checking everyday(4I%o).
10. Patents said that the physical therapist well understanding (60.1%0) than medical doctor(36.2%) about their conditions.
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