Hospitalization
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke; of both sexes; aged between 21 and 75 years, who present a stable clinical picture; with trunk control/balance deficit; hospitalized for treatment of the subacute event.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: incapable of understanding the instructions in the tests, as well as those with aphasics and/or psychiatric disorders that make it impossible to carry out the prescribed exams; those who present oromyofunctional disorders that make it impossible to effectively use the respiratory stimulant; those with a previous history of dysphagia, orotracheal intubation or tracheostomy patients; those who present any pathology with transmission by contact or air, making the use of materials unfeasible; known heart diseases; Untreated SAH and smoking habit. During the post-discharge follow-up, deaths will be excluded; individuals who present a new episode of stroke and other comorbidities that compromise functional performance.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increase in inspiratory muscle strength measured by manovacuometry (80-120) and in peak cough flow measured by pick flow (> 60 lpm), in addition to better performance of thoracic mobility measured by cirtometry. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improved functionality and social participation measured using the Life-H Scale. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Hospital Geral Roberto Santos