Engelsk titel: Tactile massage after stroke and improved quality of life
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Författare:
Olsson I
;
Rahm VA
;
Högberg H
Email: fou@lg.se
Språk: Swe
Antal referenser: 28
Dokumenttyp:
RCT
UI-nummer: 04073776
Sammanfattning
Stroke is the third largest cause of
death in Sweden. A major aim of
rehabilitation is that persons who
have had a stroke should be able,
despite reduction of functional abilities,
to experience a good life
satisfaction. In addition to traditional
methods of rehabilitation, various
complementary methods are
being tested, including massage.
Aim: To investigate the importance
of tactile massage for recovery
and well being of stroke patients.
Method: A randomised controlled
study carried out at a Swedish
geriatric clinic, 1998–1999. A total
of 35 patients diagnosed with a
brain infarction were included, of
those 5 were excluded in the first
two weeks. Eighteen received tactile
massage while 17 formed a
control group. The patient’s ADL
functions and quality of life according
to the Nottingham Health Profile
were measured. Medication for
pain, lack of sleep, depression, and
anxiety were registered up until
four weeks after their discharge.
Results: The patients who
received tactile massage experienced
significantly higher quality
of life and improved their ADL
functions compared with the control
group. The massage group
made clear progress in terms of
incontinence, movement mobility,
and hygiene while the control
group improved marginally. The
massage group used less medication,
in particular for the relieve
of pain and depression