POSTOPERATIVE FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME AND DISABILITY AMONG PERSONS SUFFERING WITH CEREBRAL ANEURYSM  A FOLLOWUP STUDY

Dr. N. Krishna Reddy; Mr. Chinnadurai; Dr. Dhanajaya I. Bhat; Dr. Birudu Raju; Dr. T.R. Kanmani

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2017

POSTOPERATIVE FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME AND DISABILITY AMONG PERSONS SUFFERING WITH CEREBRAL ANEURYSM A FOLLOWUP STUDY

Dr. N. Krishna Reddy, Mr. Chinnadurai, Dr. Dhanajaya I. Bhat, Dr. Birudu Raju, Dr. T. R. Kanmani

Abstract :

Introduction: Cereal aneurisms impact on patients and caregivers substantially in terms of functionality and quality of life. Objective: Study aimed to assess the post discharge functional status and disability levels of persons with cereal aneurism in Indian context. Methodology: Descriptive research design with sixty participants, patients who underwent surgery attending follow–up with minimum duration of 6 months and measured functional status and level of disability with standardized tools. Results: Mean age of 49.50�10.27 years, functional recovery was observed well among illness survivors yet, complete functional recovery was far away. Conclusion: in the Indian context psychiatric social workers and mental health professionals working in the field of neurosurgical setting should take the lead role towards psychosocial problems and well–being of patient and their caregivers.