《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2022, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (9): 1089-1095.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2022.09.013

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Participation of rehabilitation for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

CHEN Xinyu1,WU Shiwen1,2()   

  1. 1. Clinical College of General Hospital of Chinese People's Armed Police Force of Anhui Medical University/the Third Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
    2. Department of Neurology, the First Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
  • Received:2022-05-10 Revised:2022-08-02 Published:2022-09-25 Online:2022-10-08
  • Contact: WU Shiwen E-mail:wu_shiwen@outlook.com
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science of China (Key)(81930121)

Abstract:

Objective To investigate the situation and related needs of rehabilitation for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
Methods From October, 2018 to March, 2022, the patients with DMD of Multiple Disciplinary Team Clinic, General Hospital of Chinese People's Armed Police Force of Anhui Medical University, were investigated basic information and rehabilitation-related issues with questionnaire.
Results A total of 963 questionnaires were send out and 944 valid questionnaires were analyzed (98.0%). The patients were all male, aged five to 27 years, with a mean of (9.24±0.184) years. For the 944 patients, 710 cases could walk independently, 140 accepted rehabilitation exercises in institutions regularly, 618 participated aerobic exercise regularly, 416 participated joint stretching regularly, and 292 used aids regularly; 538 dissatisfied the effect of rehabilitation, and 658 complained the difficulties in acquiring rehabilitation knowledge. Logistic regression showed that regular rehabilitation participation reduced the risk of walking loss (OR < 0.61, P < 0.05).
Conclusion Patients with DMD need an extensive range of rehabilitation, while the participation of aerobic exercise, joint stretching training and the use of aids is poor, which may influence the motor function and quality of life.

Key words: Duchenne muscular dystrophy, rehabilitation, questionnaire, walking

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