The effect of HIV status on post-stroke outcomes in activities of daily living

• Main Author: Augustyn, Hymeri
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: 2016
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10539/21268

A research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Therapeutic Sciences, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy Johannesburg, 2016 === The study conducted at Witrand Hospital in Potchefstroom explored the impact of HIV status on the outcome of stroke survivors. The ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) was assessed to determine the rate and nature of recovery of the HIV-positive and HIV-negative stroke survivors. There was no difference in the rate and nature of recovery between the two groups upon admission and discharge. However, a difference in the rate and nature of recovery was noticed during the period from discharge to one month after discharge. The HIV-negative group showed more significant improvement as compared to the HIV-positive group, while the HIV-positive group showed a decline in their function over the period. Because the sample size was small, generalisation of the results must be made with caution. Further investigation is needed to determine the reason the HIV-positive group had a decline in function during the month after discharge. === MT2016