Rehabilitation in locked-in-syndrome – a case study
Introduction: The locked-in syndrome is a neurological condition which occurs most often as a result of brainstem stroke, characterized by the presence of sustained eye opening, aphonia or severe hypophonia, quadriplegia or quadriparesis, preserved cognitive functioning, and a primary and elementar...
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| author | Anna Grabowska Justyna Zgórzyńska Monika Wesołowska Marcin Wójcicki Klara Nicpoń-Nożewska Marta Podhorecka Walery Zukow |
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Introduction: The locked-in syndrome is a neurological condition which occurs most often as a result of brainstem stroke, characterized by the presence of sustained eye opening, aphonia or severe hypophonia, quadriplegia or quadriparesis, preserved cognitive functioning, and a primary and elementary code of communication using vertical eye movements or blinking. This illness leads to complete physical disability of the person, accompanied with fully retained mental capability.
Case study: The goal of the hereby work is to present a description of a case of a person with the locked-in syndrome, caused by ischemic stroke of the pons and left cerebellar hemisphere. The prognosis of improvement in LIS is bad. The patient has to adapt to the new, difficult situation that will probably accompany him for whole life. The article presents the therapeutic process from the onset through physical rehabilitation, speech therapy and psychological therapy until return home. The process requires patience from the patient and therapists and family members.
Conclusion: Research in this area is supposed to help in planning of cooperation the entire medical team of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, social workers, speech therapists and neuropsychologists. Interdisciplinary proceedings can greatly help to achieve even a minimal degree of independence and autonomy.
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| spelling | doaj.art-ea0c880404604fddbfeae23d3b21e7102022-12-22T03:04:11ZengKazimierz Wielki UniversityJournal of Education, Health and Sport2391-83062017-03-0173Rehabilitation in locked-in-syndrome – a case studyAnna Grabowska0Justyna Zgórzyńska1Monika Wesołowska2Marcin Wójcicki3Klara Nicpoń-Nożewska4Marta Podhorecka5Walery Zukow6Katedra i Klinika Rehabilitacji Szpital Uniwersytecki nr 1 w Bydgoszczy, Collegium Medicum UMK, ToruńKatedra i Klinika Rehabilitacji Szpital Uniwersytecki nr 1 w Bydgoszczy, Collegium Medicum UMK, ToruńKatedra i Klinika Rehabilitacji Szpital Uniwersytecki nr 1 w Bydgoszczy, Collegium Medicum UMK, ToruńOddział Kliniczny Anestezjologii i Intensywnej Terapii 10 WSK , BydgoszczKatedra i Klinika Geriatrii, Collegium Medicum UMK, Toruń, BydgoszczKatedra i Klinika Geriatrii, Collegium Medicum UMK, Toruń, BydgoszczInstytut Kultury Fizycznej, WKFZIT, Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego, Bydgoszcz Introduction: The locked-in syndrome is a neurological condition which occurs most often as a result of brainstem stroke, characterized by the presence of sustained eye opening, aphonia or severe hypophonia, quadriplegia or quadriparesis, preserved cognitive functioning, and a primary and elementary code of communication using vertical eye movements or blinking. This illness leads to complete physical disability of the person, accompanied with fully retained mental capability. Case study: The goal of the hereby work is to present a description of a case of a person with the locked-in syndrome, caused by ischemic stroke of the pons and left cerebellar hemisphere. The prognosis of improvement in LIS is bad. The patient has to adapt to the new, difficult situation that will probably accompany him for whole life. The article presents the therapeutic process from the onset through physical rehabilitation, speech therapy and psychological therapy until return home. The process requires patience from the patient and therapists and family members. Conclusion: Research in this area is supposed to help in planning of cooperation the entire medical team of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, social workers, speech therapists and neuropsychologists. Interdisciplinary proceedings can greatly help to achieve even a minimal degree of independence and autonomy. https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/24233locked-in-syndromerehabilitation processstrokespeech therapy |
| spellingShingle | Anna Grabowska Justyna Zgórzyńska Monika Wesołowska Marcin Wójcicki Klara Nicpoń-Nożewska Marta Podhorecka Walery Zukow Rehabilitation in locked-in-syndrome – a case study Journal of Education, Health and Sport locked-in-syndrome rehabilitation process stroke speech therapy |
| title | Rehabilitation in locked-in-syndrome – a case study |
| title_full | Rehabilitation in locked-in-syndrome – a case study |
| title_fullStr | Rehabilitation in locked-in-syndrome – a case study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Rehabilitation in locked-in-syndrome – a case study |
| title_short | Rehabilitation in locked-in-syndrome – a case study |
| title_sort | rehabilitation in locked in syndrome a case study |
| topic | locked-in-syndrome rehabilitation process stroke speech therapy |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/24233 |
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