Effect of early limb movement on motor function and the ability of daily life of stroke patients

VernacularTitle:早期肢体运动干预对脑卒中患者肢体运动功能和日常生活能力的影响
Author: Ruihua LIU ; Cailan ZHENG ; Qingyuan LIANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: stroke; limb movement; motor function; activities of daily living; movement intervention
From: Modern Clinical Nursing 2013;(6):22-24
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the effect of early limb movement on the motor function and the activities of daily life of stroke patients. Methods Eighty two stroke patients were divided into the control group(n=40)and intervention group(n=42). The former received conventional nursing care and the latter the intervention of early limb movement and routine nursing.The two groups were compared in terms of Fugl-Meyer movement function and Barthel index. Results After 12 weeks,the scores by Fugl-Meyer motor function and by Barthel index were significantly higher than those in the control group(all P<0.01).Conclusion The intervention by early limb movement is effective for promoting the recovery of limb motor function of stroke patients as well as their ability of daily life.