Introduction: This thesis project originated from reflections developed during my internship at the San Camillo Hospital in Lido di Venezia, within the neurological rehabilitation department. During this experience, frequent contact with post-stroke patients made me realize that the risk of falling represents a significant and potentially dangerous issue for this population. This awareness sparked my interest in exploring the topic further, forming the basis for the development of the project. Objective and Definition of the problem: The project stems from a research question aimed at identifying the most appropriate rehabilitation techniques for patients affected by both stroke and femoral fracture. The goal was to determine, based on scientific literature, which exercises are most effective in guiding physiotherapeutic interventions. At the same time, the study sought to analyze how these strategies are applied in clinical practice by physiotherapists. The main objective, therefore, was to identify and evaluate the most effective rehabilitation strategies for functional recovery in this specific population. Materials and Methods: For the collection of scientific evidence, online databases and textbooks were used. The online database search was conducted through PubMed, PEDro, Cochrane Library, and Elsevier. Regarding textbooks, two books used in the degree program were included to obtain information on stroke and its consequences. Subsequently, a questionnaire was developed and administered to physiotherapists from ULSS 3, Policlinico San Marco, and Fatebenefratelli, then analyzed and compared with the literature. Discussion and Conclusion: the analysis of both the literature and the questionnaire confirm the complexity of rehabilitation in patients with femoral fracture and previous stroke, while highlighting how a structured and multidisciplinary physiotherapeutic approach can lead to tangible functional improvements. The physiotherapist plays a central role, addressing spasticity, balance, weight-bearing, and fall prevention through personalized interventions in coordination with the healthcare team. Despite the lack of specific guidelines, clinical experience appears consistent with current scientific evidence. Future research should focus on validating shared rehabilitation protocols and promoting interdisciplinary training to ensure continuity safety, and improved quality of life for these patients.
Introduzione: Il presente progetto di tesi trae origine da una riflessione maturata durante il periodo di tirocinio svolto presso l’Ospedale San Camillo del Lido di Venezia, nell’ambito della riabilitazione neurologica. Nel corso di questa esperienza, il frequente confronto con pazienti con esiti di ictus mi ha permesso di osservare come il rischio di caduta rappresenti una problematica rilevante e potenzialmente pericolosa per questa popolazione. Tale consapevolezza ha suscitato l’interesse di approfondire l’argomento, costituendo il punto di partenza per lo sviluppo del presente progetto di tesi. Obiettivo e definizione del problema: l’avvio del progetto prende spunto da una domanda di ricerca volta a indagare le tecniche riabilitative più appropriate per la popolazione colpita da ictus e frattura di femore, con l’obiettivo di individuare, sulla base della letteratura scientifica, gli esercizi su cui risulta maggiormente opportuno concentrare l’intervento fisioterapico. Parallelamente, si intende analizzare come tali strategie vengano applicate nella pratica clinica dai fisioterapisti. L’obiettivo principale è dunque quello di individuare e valutare le strategie riabilitative più efficaci per il recupero funzionale di questa popolazione. Materiali e metodi: Per la raccolta delle evidenze scientifiche sono state utilizzate delle database online e libri di testo. La ricerca, per le banche dati online, è stata svolta attraverso PubMed, PEDro, Cochrane Library, El Sevier. Per quanto riguarda i libri di testo sono stati inclusi 2 libri utilizzati nel corso di laurea per trarre informazioni sull’ictus e gli esiti che ne conseguono. Successivamente è stato sviluppato e somministrato un questionario1 rivolto ai fisioterapisti dell’ULSS 3, del Policlinico San Marco e del Fatebenefratelli, successivamente analizzato e confrontato con la letteratura. Discussione e conclusione: L’analisi della letteratura e del questionario conferma la complessità della riabilitazione nei pazienti con frattura di femore e pregresso ictus, ma evidenzia come un approccio fisioterapico strutturato e multidisciplinare possa portare a miglioramenti funzionali concreti. Il fisioterapista riveste un ruolo centrale, gestendo spasticità, equilibrio, carico e prevenzione delle cadute, con interventi personalizzati e coordinati con l’equipe. Nonostante la scarsità di linee guida specifiche, l’esperienza clinica mostra coerenza con le evidenze scientifiche. La ricerca futura dovrà validare protocolli condivisi e promuovere la formazione interdisciplinare per garantire continuità, sicurezza e qualità di vita.
LA RIABILITAZIONE DELLE FRATTURE DI FEMORE NEI PAZIENTI CON ESITI DA STROKE
FAVI, EDOARDO
2024/2025
Abstract
Introduction: This thesis project originated from reflections developed during my internship at the San Camillo Hospital in Lido di Venezia, within the neurological rehabilitation department. During this experience, frequent contact with post-stroke patients made me realize that the risk of falling represents a significant and potentially dangerous issue for this population. This awareness sparked my interest in exploring the topic further, forming the basis for the development of the project. Objective and Definition of the problem: The project stems from a research question aimed at identifying the most appropriate rehabilitation techniques for patients affected by both stroke and femoral fracture. The goal was to determine, based on scientific literature, which exercises are most effective in guiding physiotherapeutic interventions. At the same time, the study sought to analyze how these strategies are applied in clinical practice by physiotherapists. The main objective, therefore, was to identify and evaluate the most effective rehabilitation strategies for functional recovery in this specific population. Materials and Methods: For the collection of scientific evidence, online databases and textbooks were used. The online database search was conducted through PubMed, PEDro, Cochrane Library, and Elsevier. Regarding textbooks, two books used in the degree program were included to obtain information on stroke and its consequences. Subsequently, a questionnaire was developed and administered to physiotherapists from ULSS 3, Policlinico San Marco, and Fatebenefratelli, then analyzed and compared with the literature. Discussion and Conclusion: the analysis of both the literature and the questionnaire confirm the complexity of rehabilitation in patients with femoral fracture and previous stroke, while highlighting how a structured and multidisciplinary physiotherapeutic approach can lead to tangible functional improvements. The physiotherapist plays a central role, addressing spasticity, balance, weight-bearing, and fall prevention through personalized interventions in coordination with the healthcare team. Despite the lack of specific guidelines, clinical experience appears consistent with current scientific evidence. Future research should focus on validating shared rehabilitation protocols and promoting interdisciplinary training to ensure continuity safety, and improved quality of life for these patients.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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