Perfil sócio-econômico e clínico de indivíduos após acidente vascular encefálico da unidade de saúde do Veneza Ipatinga, MG

Abstract

Objective: Stroke causes different impairments, such a as muscle weakness and fatigue, and these symptoms can limit patients functionality. Social, demographic and clinical characteristics of these patients are relevant for intervention strategies by public health system. Methods: Stroke patients were recruited in a Basic Health Unit (BHU) (Veneza) in Ipatinga, MG. A questionnaire with social and demographic characteristics was answered. Moreover, Modified Rankin Scale (MRS), Barthel Index (BI), and Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) were applied to evaluated incapacity level, functional dependency and presence of fatigue, respectively. Results: Twenty-six individuals with ischemic stroke diagnosis and mean age of 67.9 (±11.0) were recruited. Fifteen (57.7%) did not have symptoms or deficiencies according to MRS and 12 (46.2%) were totally independent and obtained the highest score in BI. Seventeen (65.4%) showed presence of fatigue, but this was not associated with ERM and IB scores. Conclusion: For the participants of this study, there was compliance in relation to the degree of disability and functional dependence, however, fatigue was a prevalent symptom. Fatigue may be related to medication usage or lack of regular physical activity. Hence, interventions in this public health center may focus in strategies to control fatigue. Key-