Effect of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy on Kinesiophobia after CRPS-I in A Case of Stroke Hemiplegia: A Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Health Sciences and Research - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 9
Abstract
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of CBT on kinesiophobia in a stroke hemiplegic patient with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome-I. Design: Single case study of a 57 year old female stroke hemiplegic patient with CRPS-I and Kinesiophobia. Method: Baseline measurement of pain, kinesiophobia and upper limb function was assessed by Visual Analog Scale, Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia and Disability Arm Shoulder Hand respectively. Intervention: The subject received CBT for a session of 1 hour, 3 sessions per week for 6 weeks. Post CBT, measurements for all the outcome measures were taken. Setting: Department of Occupational Therapy, NILD, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Subject: A 57 year old female. Results: The subject showed improvement in pain (VAS change score 5), kinesiophobia (TSK change score 8) and upper limb function (DASH change score 9). Conclusion: CBT is effective in reducing pain, kinesiophobia and improving upper limb function in stroke patient with CRPS-I.
Authors and Affiliations
Damayanti Sethy
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP379096
- DOI -
- Views 101
- Downloads 0
Effect of Singing along with Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Quality of Life and Dyspnea in Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients have many symptoms like dyspnea, cough, fatigue, etc. The Global Initiative for chronic obstructive Lung Disease has categorized these patients accordin...
Comparison of the Nanocrystalline Silver (NCS) Dressing Over Paraffin Gauze Dressing on Split-Thickness Skin Graft Donor Site
Background: Different dressing methods are used in split thickness skin grafting donor sites; none has a superior effect than other. The time tested paraffin gauze dressing is still preferred by many surgeons because it...
Health System Response in Dealing Malaria Epidemic in a Hilly State of India
The state of Mizoram is co-endemic for Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax malaria. A study comprising of 1760 HHs was conducted during July-August 2014 in high endemic blocks (API>2) across the state to assesses promptne...
Electrocardiographic Changes in Patients with Seizure Disorder-A Hospital Based Study
Objective: To study the clinical and electrocardiographic changes in patients with seizure disorder and to find the relationship between seizure disorder and electrocardiographic abnormality, if any. Methods: We analyzed...
Efficacy Laser Dermabrasion Followed by Topical 5- Fluorouracil in the Treatment of Stable Vitiligo
Background: Vitiligo is one among the various dermatological conditions where medical treatment can offer only partial success. A combined approach in the form of skin ablation and topical 5 fluorouracil has given good r...