Results: 55

Effect of Leap Motion-based 3D Immersive Virtual Reality Usage on Upper Extremity Function in Ischemic Stroke Patients

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 77 (10), 2019
ABSTRACT Immersive virtual reality (VR) is a technology that provides a more realistic environmental design and object tracking than ordinary VR. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of immersive VR on upper extremity function in patients with ischemic stroke. Sixty-five patients wi...

Relationship between pulmonary function, functional independence, and trunk control in patients with stroke

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 77 (6), 2019
ABSTRACT Stroke often leads to abnormalities in muscle tone, posture, and motor control that may compromise voluntary motor function, thus affecting the motor control required for maintaining the synergy of both peripheral and respiratory muscles. Objective To evaluate respiratory muscle strength, pulm...

Virtual reality in the rehabilitation of patients with stroke: an integrative review

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 77 (4), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the intervention protocols to using commercial video games as virtual reality (VR) in rehabilitation of patients with stroke. Methods: Integrative review using the descriptors "rehabilitation", "virtual reality exposure therapy" and "videogames" in the LILACS and PUBMED ...

Evaluation of vestibular and oculomotor functions in individuals with dizziness after stroke

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 77 (1), 2019
ABSTRACT Changes in postural balance and visual complaints are frequent consequences of stroke. We aimed to investigate the symptoms and the vestibular and oculomotor functions of patients with dizziness post ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke and compare the results among them. Methods: Fifty patients wit...

Platelet function, coagulation and fibrinolysis in patients with previous coronary and cerebrovascular ischemic events

Clinics; 74 (), 2019
OBJECTIVES: Ischemic stroke (IS) or transient ischemic attack (TIA) history is present in 4-17% of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). This subgroup of patients is at high risk for both ischemic and bleeding events. The aim of this study was to determine the role of platelet aggregability, coagu...

Resíduos faríngeos nas disfagias orofaríngeas neurogênicas

CoDAS; 31 (6), 2019
RESUMO Objetivo Comparar os resíduos faríngeos por consistência de alimento entre indivíduos com disfagia orofaríngea neurogênica. Método Estudo clínico transversal. Realizada análise de 30 exames de videoendoscopia de deglutição de indivíduos com diagnóstico de doenças neurológicas e di...

Síndrome de apneas-hipopneas obstructivas del sueño y accidente cerebrovascular
Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea and stroke

Medicina (B.Aires); 78 (6), 2018
El accidente cerebrovascular, una de las principales causas de discapacidad y muerte a nivel global, se asocia con frecuencia al síndrome de apneas-hipopneas obstructivas del sueño. Se ha demostrado que este trastorno del sueño es un factor de riesgo independiente de accidente cerebrovascular, por lo ...

Relação entre função sensório-motora e equilíbrio funcional de indivíduos crônicos após acidente vascular cerebral

Introdução: danos à função sensório-motora podem ocorrer após um acidente vascular cerebral (AVC), contribuindo para o surgimento de disfunções no controle do movimento, o que inclui a manutenção do controle postural. Déficits de equilíbrio são comuns em indivíduos após AVC, preditores de...

Executive Function Performance Test: transcultural adaptation, evaluation of psychometric properties in Brazil

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (11), 2018
ABSTRACT Executive dysfunction occurs in 18.5% to 39% of patients who present with cognitive impairment. Occupational therapy aims to facilitate independence and autonomy, hence improving quality of life. The Executive Function Performance Test - Brazilian version (EFPT-BR) has been developed to assess t...

Stroke recurrence in the different subtypes of ischemic stroke. The importance of the intracranial disease

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (10), 2018
ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to analyze the long-term recurrence rate in patients with a first-ever ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large artery atherosclerosis (LAA) in a Brazilian population. Methods: All stroke patients admitted to the hospital between October 2012 and September 2015 we...