Prevalence of Pusher’s Syndrome among stroke patients in Jalgaon city by using four-point pusher score: An Observational study.
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Contraversive pushing, prevalence, stroke patientAbstract
ABSTRACT-
Background- Following damage to the left or right side of the brain, a clinical condition known as "Pusher syndrome" may develop. Individuals who suffer from unilateral strokes may deliberately push toward their paretic side with their non-paretic limbs, which can lead to postural instability.Material and Method: This observational study included 77 stroke patients selected through predefined criteria, with informed consent obtained. PS was assessed using the Four-Point Pusher Score (4PPS). Data were analysed using MS Excel and Minitab 17, and summarised using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation).
Result:The Four-Point Pusher Score (4PPS) revealed that 12.99% of participants showed no pushing, 25.97% had mild pushing, and 48.05% demonstrated moderate pushing, which was the most common level. Severe pushing was observed in 12.99% of participants.
Conclusion- This study concluded that PB is notably prevalent among stroke patients, with moderate PS being the most common presentation (48.05%), followed by mild pushing (25.97%).
KEYWORDS- Contraversive pushing, prevalence, stroke patient
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