Effect of Caregiver Driven Robot-Assisted In-Ward Training in Subacute Stroke Patients: A Case Series
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
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: 195-203, 2018.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-713938
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the effect of caregiver driven robot-assisted in-ward training in subacute stroke patients.METHODS:
A retrospective evaluation was performed for patients treated with caregiver driven robot-assisted in-ward training to retain gait function from June 2014 and December 2016. All patients received more than 2 weeks of caregiver driven robot-assisted in-ward training after undergoing conventional programs. The robot was used as a sitting device, a standing frame, or a high-walker depending on functional status of the patient. Patients were evaluated before and after robot training. Patient records were assessed by Korean version of Modified Barthel Index (K-MBI), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), and Functional Ambulation Category (FAC).RESULTS:
Initially, patients used the robot as a sitting device (n=6), a standing frame (n=7), or a partial body-weight support high-walker (n=2). As patient functions were improved, usage level of the robot was changed to the next level. At the end of the treatment, the robot was used as a sitting device (n=1), a standing frame (n=6), or high-walker (n=8). Scores of K-MBI (Δ17.47±10.72) and FIM (Δ19.80±12.34) were improved in all patients.CONCLUSION:
Patients' usage level of the robot and functional scores were improved. Therefore, performing additional caregiver driven robot-assisted in-ward training is feasible and beneficial for subacute stroke patients.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Retrospective Studies
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Walking
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Caregivers
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Stroke
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Gait
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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