Reasons for persistent disability in Guillain-Barre syndrome

Sheila M. Lennon; S. Koblar; R. A C Hughes; J. Goeller; A. C. Riser

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Reasons for persistent disability in Guillain-Barre syndrome

Sheila M. Lennon, S. Koblar, R. A C Hughes, J. Goeller, A. C. Riser

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The reasons for persistent disability in 10 Guillain-Barre syndrome patients were investigated. Patients were assessed between 11 and 35 months after disease onset with impairment, disability and handicap scales, a standard neurological examination and nerve conduction studies. All patients showed persistent limb weakness which affected independence in self-care in three patients and the pursuit of leisure and work activities in eight patients. The implications for clinical practice are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-8
Number of pages	8
Journal	Clinical Rehabilitation
Volume	7
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/026921559300700101
Publication status	Published or Issued - Feb 1993

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Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation

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