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Post-polio syndrome symptoms increased the day-to-day level of motor disability and sometimes decreased overall life satisfaction, with Barthel Index scores ranging from 45 to 100.
Case Report (n=4)
Rehabilitation processes and counseling have a positive influence on patients with Post-Polio Syndrome.
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Post-polio syndrome symptoms may increase motor disability and reduce life satisfaction; case-level data leave open rehabilitation benefits.
Objective. The purpose of this study was to investigate the lifetime illness experience of four patients with Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS). Method. The empirical contents were submitted to a categorization process containing questions referring to: (1) the acute phase of paralytic poliomyelitis and recollection of past clinical pictures and syndromes; (2) physical rehabilitation, guidance as well as care at services for the disabled; (3) adaptation to a new lifestyle; (4) living with PPS and related prejudices and misconceptions; (5) apprehensions towards the future. The level of functional independence (autonomy) was measured using the Barthel Index, a questionnaire regarding several practical motor skills. Results. We have found that the symptoms in post-polio patients increased their day-to-day level of motor disability and sometimes decreased their overall level of life satisfaction. Conclusion. Rehabilitation processes as well as counseling have a positive influence on (PPS) patients.
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Orsini et al. (2001) conducted a case report in Post-polio syndrome (n=4). Post-polio syndrome was evaluated on Level of functional independence (Barthel Index) and life satisfaction. Post-polio syndrome symptoms increased the day-to-day level of motor disability and sometimes decreased overall life satisfaction, with Barthel Index scores ranging from 45 to 100.
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