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Objective:To observe any effect of task-oriented training in the activities of daily living (ADL) for stroke patients.Methods:Sixty-two hemiplegic stroke survivors were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group, each of 31. In addition to routine occupational therapy, the control group exercised on their own, while the experimental group underwent 45-minute task-oriented training sessions based on ADL action analysis every day, 5 days a week for 6 weeks consecutively. Before and after the treatment the upper limb functioning of both groups was quantified using Fugl-Meyer upper limb motor function scoring (FMA-UE) and Brunnstrom staging (BSS). ADL skill was assessed using the modified Barthel index (MBI).Results:After the treatment, the average FMA-UE and MBI scores of both groups were significantly better than before the treatment and better than the control group′s averages. The average BSS scores had also improved significantly, with that of the experimental group significantly better than the control group′s average.Conclusions:Task-oriented training based on ADL motion analysis can significantly improve upper limb motor functioning and ADL ability after a stroke despite hemiplegia. Its efficacy is better than that of conventional occupational therapy alone.
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Objective:To explore the effect of Baduanjin combined with limb function exercise on trunk control and living ability of stroke patients with hemiplegia.Methods:From September 2019 to March 2021, a total of 86 stroke patients with hemiplegia admitted into the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University who met the inclusion criteria were selected and divided into the control group and the experimental group with 43 cases in each group according to the random number table method. The control group was given limb function exercise, while the experimental group was given Baduanjin combined with limb function exercise, and the intervention time was 6 weeks. The Trunk impairment scale (TIS), Berg balance scale (BBS), Fugl-Meyer assessment of motor function (FMA), Barthel index (BI) scores and the thicknesses of transverse abdominis and multifidus muscle were compared between the two groups before and after the intervention.Results:After the intervention, the TIS, BBS, FMA and BI scores of the experimental group were significantly higher than that of the control group [(19.52±2.68) vs (16.78±2.51) points, (43.19±5.03) vs (35.62±4.89) points, (71.24±7.39) vs (59.26±6.35) points, (69.52±6.81) vs (62.31±6.46) points], the thickness of transversus abdominis and multifidus were significantly greater than that in the control group [(2.76±0.39) vs (2.39±0.35) mm, (24.37±1.69) vs (23.67±1.45) mm] (all P<0.05). Conclusion:Baduanjin combined with limb function exercise can improve the trunk control ability, balance function, motor function and daily life ability of stroke patients with hemiplegia.
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Objective To explore the clinical effect of evidence-based nursing program in rehabilitation nursing of ischemic stroke. Methods Eighty-four patients with ischemic stroke admitted in our department from February 2015 to November 2016 were randomly divided into study group and control group(n=42).The evidence-based nursing program was adopted in the study group and in the control group conventional nursing program was used.In 6 months follow-up,the two groups were compared concerning compliance and daily life ability and hand function. Results The scores on rehabilitation training,life and rest,follow-up visits and the total score of compliance in the study group were significantly higher than those of the control group after 6 months follow-up(P<0.05).The Barthel index(BI)index of the study group was significantly higher than that of the control group,and the score on the nine-hole column was significantly lower than that of the control group(P<0.05). Conclusion Evidence-based nursing can effectively improve the compliance of patients with ischemic stroke and daily life ability and hand function after discharge,so it is worthy of clinical application.
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Objective To explore the effect of daily life ability training guided by adaptation model in dementia patients with Alzheimer's disease(AD).Methods32 patients with dementia of AD were divided into experimental group(n=16) and control group(n=16) according to the random number method.The patients in two groups were treated with conventional drugs.The patients in experimental group were trained for daily living ability guided by adaptation mode for 6 months in addition.Scale of Clinical Assessment for Geriatrics (SCAG) and Activity of Daily Living Scale (ADL) were assessed before and after six months.Results(1)After 6 months training,the total scores of ADL and SCAG and the scores of each factor in the experimental group were significantly different from those of the control group (P<0.05).(2) After 6 months training,the total score of the ADL scale in the experimental group was decreased than that before training((41.34± 11.02),(34.14± 8.40)),and the difference was statistically significant (t=2.08,P<0.05).(3) Compared with that before training,the total score of the SCAG scale in the experimental group was significantly decreased(92.56±4.24,75.31±6.26,t=9.12,P<0.05).ConclusionThe daily life ability training guided by adaptation model is effective in the treatment of dementia patients with AD.The adaptive model is available in home care,community daycare institutions and geriatric ward for patients with dementia in AD.
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Objective To investigate the effect of finger exercises on recovery of hand function and daily life ability in postoperative patients with bone trauma. Methods Ninety-eight phalanx trauma patients were equally divided into the treatment and control groups, those with odd admission number in the treatment group and those with even numbers in the control group: the control group was given postoperative routine care and the treatment group took finger exercises besides the routine nursing. The two groups were compared in terms of the treatment effect and the ability of daily life . Result The effective rate of the treatment group was higher than that of the control group and the ability of daily life was significantly better than that of the control group (all P < 0.05). Conclusion The postoperative finger exercises of the patients with bone trauma can increase the recovery of hand function , which is beneficial for the improvement their daily life ability.
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Objective To investigate the impact of daily life ability, self-efficacy and social support on post-stroke depression. Methods This was a cross-sectional questionnaire survey. A convenience sample of stroke patients from neurology department was created. Data were collected from patients about their level of daily life ability, self-efficacy, social support and depression measured. Inferential statistics multiple regression analysis was used to estimate the relationships between the predictors and post-stroke depression. Results A total of 144 (96.00%) of 150 stroke patients completed the questionnaires. The level of depression was 14.19 ± 9.25 with 25.00% (36/144) of incidence of post-stroke depression. Self-efficacy scored 40.45 ± 11.41, social support scored 28.34 ± 8.02, which negatively predicted depression (r=-0.834 and-0.736, P<0.01 respectively). Self-efficacy had the most significant impact on depression (t=-6.433, P < 0.01), however, the impact from daily life ability scored 76.74 ± 22.12, which had not statistically significant impact on depression (t=-1.773, P=0.083). Conclusions During treatment and nursing management of post-stroke depression, attention should be paid to the psychiatric variable such as self-efficacy and social support.
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Objective To investigate the effect of diaphragm training on respiratory function and the activities of daily living after cerebral apoplexy.Methods Seventy-eight patients with post-stroke fatigue were randomly divided into a treatment group and a routine therapy group,each of 39.Both groups were given conventional rehabilitation treatment,while the treatment group was additionally provided with diaphragm muscle training.Before and after 4 weeks of treatment,both groups were evaluated using pulmonary function tests,a fatigue severity scale (FSS),Fugl-Meyer motor function assessment (FMA) and the modified Barthel index (MBI).Results Vital capacity,forced vital capacity,forced vital capacity during the first second,and especially the maximum ventilatory volume of the treatment group were all significantly improved after the treatment.There was also significant improvement in that group's average FSS score,but not in that of the control group.The average FMA and MBI scores for both groups had improved significantly after the intervention,with the average FMA score of the treatment group significantly higher than that of the control group.However,no significant differences in the average MBI score were observed after the treatment.Conclusion Diaphragm training can significantly improve motor function and the daily life of stroke survivors.The mechanism may be related to improved respiratory function and decreased severity of fatigue.
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Objective To investigate the influence of family nursing intervention on daily life ability of senile dementia patients? Methods Eighty senile dementia patients were equally randomized into two groups: the control group and the observation group? The controls received conventional home nursing instruction and health education and those in the latter group were managed with home nursing intervention? The activity of daily living scale(ADL)was used to assess their daily life ability? Result After nursing intervention,the daily life ability of observation group was better than control group(Z = 18?914,P < 0?05)? Conclusions The family nursing intervention is effective in directing the dementia patients with exercises of daily living ability? Thus it may improve their ability in daily life?
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Objective To evaluate the effect of team-based rehabilitation education on daily life ability of old patients having undergone operations on hip fractures.Methods Sixty elderly reconvalescents from operations on hip fractures were equally assigned into the intervention and control groups according to admission sequence:The intervention group received rehabilitation education by community nurses at months 1,3 and 6 and the control group were managed with convalesce at home.The two groups were compared in terms of daily life ability at the three time points. Result The daily life ability of the intervention group was better than that of the control group at all the three time points(P<0.05). Conclusion The team-based rehabilitation education is effective for the enhancement of daily life ability of old patients having undergone operations on hip fractures.