The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
- Volume 14 Issue 4
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- Pages.75-86
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- 2002
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- 1229-0475(pISSN)
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- 2287-156X(eISSN)
The Necessity of Skilled Nursing Facilities for Stroke patients
뇌졸중 환자를 위한 전문요양시설의 필요성
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Kim Byung-Jo
(Department of Physical Therapy, Dongeui Medical Center) ;
- Koo Bong-Oh (Department of Physical Therapy, Masan College) ;
- Kim Chung-Sun (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Taegu University) ;
- Bae Sung-Soo (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Taegu University)
- Published : 2002.12.01
Abstract
The patients with a central nervous impediment and a sequela caused by a Stroke are continuously increasing, and the burden of family and society for Stroke patients are also increasing. Since Stroke patients are required to receive a long time medical treatment and care. It adds a economical burden as well as a mental and physical burden of patient's family. In addition, it is a primary factor which deepens the disparity of medical resources in social aspect. But the social concern for these patients are very insufficient and are entirely left to the patient's family The mediation of Skilled Nursing Facility for Stroke patients enable to receive more special and proper medical treatment and recuperation service in the middle of time when they return to home from hospital. It also contributes to the settlement of the charge of patient's family and the serious disparity of medical resources. Therefore, this study will summon the social understanding of the necessity of Skilled Nursing Facilities through the above debate.
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