Clinical and statistical considerations on the rehabilitation assessment in FAO by means of stroke evaluation minimal protocol (SEMP)

Introduction. This communication reports data obtained from patients evaluated for stroke (SEMP) in emergency units (March 2007 - February 2010). Materials and methods. 581 patients admitted to the units of Neurology, Internal Medicine, Neurosurgery and Geriatrics (Catanzaro, Cosenza and Crotone Hospitals) were evalua- ted few days after an episode of stroke (average: three days). Statistical analysis of the data was performed. Results. Ischemic stroke (IS) was demonstrated in 481 (241 men, 239 women, m.a. 72.36 years) out of the 581 patients. Hemorrhagic stroke (HS) was recognized in the remaining 100 patients. Statistical evaluation will be provided, including age and dominance. Thepercent of relapse was 10.81% and 15% in IS and HS respectively. Distribution of poly- pathology in stroke was 85.45 % (IS) and 90% (HS). Dysphagia (16.15%) in all the subjects , USN was more represented in IS (10, 39%) then in HS (2%). CNS, TCT and FAC data will be reported. Data of pre and poststroke Rankin show a general condition of severe disability. Conclusion. Results are in agreement with the lite- rature with an exception for sex distribution, since FAO reports higher frequency of stroke among women . Our data collection represents a useful starting point for planning network rehabilita- tion route in Calabria.