IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-6-7-11473 Original Research Paper POSTOPERATIVE FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME AND DISABILITY AMONG PERSONS SUFFERING WITH CEREBRAL ANEURYSM A FOLLOWUP STUDY N. Krishna Reddy Dr. Dr. Dhanajaya I. Bhat Dr. Dr. T.R. Kanmani Dr. July 2017 6 7 01 02 ABSTRACT

 Introduction: Cerebral 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 cerebral aneurism in Indian context. Methodology: Descriptive research design with sixty participants, patients who underwent surgery attending followup 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 wellbeing of patient and their caregivers.