Effect of stimulation in coma.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To find out efficacy and benefits of early starting of stimulation therapy in coma patients.

DESIGN:

Randomized controlled trial.

METHOD:

Sixty children admitted to the Department of Pediatrics, having coma due to non-traumatic neurological insult were randomly selected. Both study and control groups had 30 patients each. Children in the study group were given stimulation therapy while those in control group received no stimulation. The level of consciousness was assessed before and two weeks after giving stimulation therapy.

RESULTS:

Improvement in level of consciousness was better in study group as compared to control after two weeks of stimulation therapy.

CONCLUSION:

Stimulation therapy was found to be highly effective in coma patients.

• Authors: Deepa Karma, A K Rawat
• Journal: Indian pediatrics (Indian Pediatr) Vol. 43 Issue 10 Pg. 856-60 (Oct 2006) ISSN: 0019-6061 [Print] India
• PMID: 17079828 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)

Topics

• Age Factors
• Case-Control Studies
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Coma (physiopathology, rehabilitation)
• Female
• Humans
• Infant
• Male
• Photic Stimulation
• Physical Stimulation (methods)
• Physical Therapy Modalities
• Prospective Studies
• Sensation (physiology)
• Therapeutic Touch
• Time Factors