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Changes in facial impressions of rehabilitative patients with post-acute stroke, as assessed using average faces, appear to be useful for assessment in neuroscience nursing. Using a tool for facial image processing, we produced 3-dimensional average faces of 19 patients (Woman, 10; Man, 9) and then instructed the healthcare workers (Doctor, Nurse, Rehabilitation stuff; n=149) to describe the characteristic changes in facial impressions associated with the recovery process of stroke. In addition, instructed to sort the average faces according to the order of recovery. The results of text mining analysis indicated: 1) healthcare workers who correctly determined the order of recovery noted “upcurved lips” , “keeping focus of eyes”, “eloquent eyes” , “so expressive” , and “healthy complexion”. 2) healthcare workers who could not determined noted “dark circles under eyes”, “nasolabial fold”, “shape of the face”, and “supple skin of the face.
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