Effects of Full-Time Integrated Self Upper-Extremity Training Program on Functional Recovery and Length of Stay in Stroke Patients.
- Author:
Kyung Ho KIM
1
;
Kyung Wan NAM
;
Ji Sun LEE
;
Geun Young CHOI
;
Hyun Sook IM
;
Jong Youb LIM
;
Hyung Ik SHIN
;
Nam Jong PAIK
Author Information
1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea. njpaik@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Stroke;
Training;
Length of stay;
Upper extremity
- MeSH:
Humans;
Length of Stay;
Occupational Therapy;
Stroke;
Upper Extremity
- From:Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
2010;34(4):417-423
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of full-time integrated self upper-extremity training program (FISUTP) on functional recovery and length of stay in stroke patients. METHOD: Fifty-nine patients were enrolled and divided into FISUTP and control groups. The FISUTP group (n=29) underwent conventional physical and occupational therapy and FISUTP daily during their hospital stay, whereas control group (n=30) received only daily conventional therapy (physical and occupational therapy). The outcome was measured by Korean version of modified Barthel index (K-MBI), Fugl-Meyer motor assessment (FMA), and length of stay (LOS). RESULTS: FISUTP group showed significantly shorter LOS and higher improvement in functional status changes (K-MBI changes and FMA changes) during hospital day than control group (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: The results showed FISUTP is an effective treatment for the improvement of functional outcome and reduction of hospital stay in stroke patients.
