Effects of Recreational Therapy on Social Communication of Stroke Patients
- VernacularTitle:娱乐疗法对脑卒中患者社会交往能力的影响
- Author:
Jiaqi FAN
;
Yunyu ZHU
;
Wenhua CHEN
;
Yaping GU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
recreational therapy, stroke, rehabilitation, social communication, Functional Independence Measure
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2010;16(3):262-263
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of the recreational therapy on the ability of social communication in stroke patients. Methods58 cases of stroke patients were divided into recreational group (28 cases) and control group (30 cases). All of them received routine rehabilitation therapy, while the recreational group received the recreational therapy in addition. All patients were evaluated with Functional Independence Measure (FIM) before and after treatment. ResultsThe scores of FIM significantly improved after treatment (P<0.05) in both groups, and the scores in social communication improved more (P<0.01) in recreational group than in control group. ConclusionRecreational therapy may improve the ability of social communication more effectively for stroke patients.
