Development and Effect of East-West Self-Help Group Program for Rehabilitation of Post-Stroke Clients: A Preliminary Study.
- Author:
Hyun Sook KANG
1
;
Won Ock KIM
;
Jeong Wha KIM
;
Myoung Ja WANG
;
Joung Hee CHO
Author Information
1. Kyunghee University, College of Nursing Science, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Post stroke;
Self-help group;
East-West rehabilitation program
- MeSH:
Activities of Daily Living;
Health Education;
Nursing;
Recreation;
Rehabilitation*;
Self Care;
Self-Help Groups*;
Stroke
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
2004;16(1):37-48
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this preliminary study was to develop and evaluate the effects of East-West Self-help program for Rehabilitation of post-stroke clients. METHOD: This program is developed through literature review, survey and seminar. The program is consisted of six sessions twice a week for 6 weeks. This program is composed of health education on stroke, exercise, oriental nursing interventions, and therapeutic recreation. The outcomes have been evaluated on the basis of perceived health status, self-efficacy, U/E function, ADLs and subjective response. RESULTS: 1) After the 6 week program, the perceived health status had improved and the score of rehabilitation self-efficacy increased significantly. 2) After the 6 week program, the score of BADL increased significantly, but, the score of IADL was not statistically significant. 3) After the 6 week program, the amount of use and quality of movement of the affected U/E were increased significantly. 4) All of the participants showed satisfaction with this program. CONCLUSION: Considering these research results, the program is effective in improving functional abilities and self-management ability. Therefore this program could be continuously developed and implemented as a community based self-helf group program for post-stroke clients.
