| Title | The effects of a progressive functional training program on ADL performance in stroke patients at home: Focusing on application of RAI |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2008 |
| Authors | Lee S-S |
| Journal | Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | 41-52 |
| ISBN Number | 2383-6415 |
| Abstract | This study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of a progressive functional training program on ADL performance in stroke patients at home after selecting subjects through Resident Assessment Instrument for Home Care (RAI-HC). Method: Ninety stroke patients had a structured training which was 50 min in duration, six times per week for a period of 6 weeks. The subjects were divided into three groups as measured using the RAI-HC progressive functional training program group; the resident rehabilitation exercise group and the control group. Result: The study observed that the functional training program for stroke patients increased the level of activities of daily living (ADL), performance of functional fitness and balance. It also reduced blood lipid and the score of client assessment protocols (CAPs). The functional training program is expected to improve the quality of life in the stroke patients at home. Conclusion: The authors, with the results of this study concluded that, the functional training program is necessary for the stroke patients to improve their quality of life. Hence, the program should be employed immediately. |
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