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Effects of electroacupuncture on recent stroke inpatients with incomplete bladder emptying: a preliminary study

Author(s) -

LiWei Chou,

Yu,

Lin Lin,

Hung Hung,

Hsieh,

Li

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

clinical interventions in aging

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.184

H-Index - 76

eISSN - 1178-1998

pISSN - 1176-9092

DOI - 10.2147/cia.s37531

Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , acupuncture , electroacupuncture , rehabilitation , anesthesia , urinary system , surgery , physical therapy , mechanical engineering , alternative medicine , pathology , engineering

Incomplete bladder emptying (IBE) is defined as having a postvoid residual (PVR) urine volume greater than 100 mL for 2 consecutive days. IBE is common in stroke patients and could necessitate indwelling or intermittent catheterization. The condition is correlated with urinary tract infections, which could impede rehabilitation progress and increase medical costs. Treatment for patients with IBE includes bladder retraining, biofeedback, medication, and botulinum toxin injection, but none of these interventions are completely effective.

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