Effects of Recreational Therapy on Social Communication of Stroke Patients / 中国康复理论与实践
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
;
(12): 262-263, 2010.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-959295
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.
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Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
Year:
2010
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