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IMPACT OF D. VASUDEVAN
STROKE – A
SURVEY IN RURAL/ DEPT. of NEUROLOGY
SEMIURBAN
SAVEETHA MEDICAL COLLEGE
SIMATS, INDIA
TAMIL NADU
Introduction
72% patients experienced role reversal from provider to dependent. The remainder were
already dependent.
Results
None of the stroke patients went back to productive work, leading to significant
Financial loss for the family ( in rupees ).
Results
Due to strong family bonding, none of the patients faced issues in relationships.
Rather, these provided emotional support to the patients.
Results
29.4% of families did not experience disconcerting financial changes despite the
Stroke victim being a contributor because of other earning members.
Results
Rehabilitation procedures were worst affected. Food, clothing and school fees of
children were compromised.
Results