Urimubenshi, G. and Rhoda, A. (2010) Process of physiotherapy services of stroke patients treated at Ruhengeri Hospital in Rwanda: a four-year document review. Journal of Community and Health Sciences, 5(1), pp. 26-33.
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Abstract
Background: Physiotherapy plays a major role in the rehabilitation of patients with stroke. The process of physiotherapy management could influence the patient outcomes. Aim: This study aimed to describe the process of physiotherapy for patients with stroke treated at Ruhengeri Hospital in Rwanda, as documented in patients' folders. Method: A quantitative retrospective design was used to review the medical records of stroke patients admitted to Ruhengeri Hospital from January 1st, 2005 up to December 31st, 2008. Results: Two hundred and four patients with stroke were treated at Ruhengeri Hospital within the 4-year period, but only 139 patients (68%) were included in the analysis of the findings. The mean age of the study population was 56.3 years, and 53.2% were females compared to 46.8% males. Out of the 139 patients, only 55 (39.6%) received physiotherapy, and the majority (76.3%) started to receive physiotherapy within one week of their admission. The mean number of physiotherapy sessions for the patients was found to be four. Conclusion: Less than half of the patients with stroke admitted to Ruhengeri Hospital in Rwanda received physiotherapy. Of those who received physiotherapy the frequency is low. There is therefore a need for physiotherapists working at this hospital to review their management of patients with stroke in an attempt to provide an increased frequency of treatment to more patients.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Urimubenshi, Gerard |
| Authors: | Urimubenshi, G., and Rhoda, A. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Community and Health Sciences |
| Publisher: | School of Nursing, University of the Western Cape |
| ISSN: | 1990-9403 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2010 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Journal of Community and Health Sciences 5(1): 26-33 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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