Cognitive behavior therapy-based intervention for a subacute stroke patient with severe fear of falling: a case report

Shunya Ohyagi, Tsuyoshi Tatemoto, Seigo Inoue, Sho Sugita, Kaoru Honaga, Yohei Otaka

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Abstract

We present the case of a 42-year-old man with subacute stroke who developed remarkable fear of falling and eventually recovered with an approach based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The CBT-based approach was implemented after the patient developed significant fear of falling with exacerbated obsessive-compulsive symptoms appeared immediately after a fall. The patient's anxiety decreased over time, and his ability to perform these tasks and activities of daily living improved accordingly. After 6 weeks of intervention, his anxiety toward gait and stairs almost disappeared; additionally, he achieved modified independence for gait and supervision for stairs and was discharged home successfully. These findings in the present case suggest the effectiveness of an evaluation and interventional approach based on CBT for stroke patients with a severe fear of falling.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)383-385
Number of pages3
JournalInternational Journal of Rehabilitation Research
Volume43
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-12-2020

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation

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