Abstract

ANDRADE, Suellen Marinho et al. Functional independence and quality of life in patients with neurological disorders: interdisciplinary therapeutic group's contribution. Ciênc. cogn. [online]. 2010, vol.15, n.2, pp. 155-164. ISSN 1806-5821.

Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the performance of a interdisciplinary treatment programs in functional independence and quality of life of patients with neurological disorders. The 15 participants of the study presented related limitations the activities of daily living, as self-care and communication, beyond reduced parameters as physical abilities, energy and emotional relations, before the submission to the program. The results had evidenced positive evolution, after treatment, for functional aspects and quality of life, suggesting the efficiency and importance of action of health interdisciplinary. © Cien. Cogn. 2010; Vol. 15 (2): 155-164.

Keywords : interdisciplinarity; neurology; therapeutic group.

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