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Effect of Telerehabilitation Using Mobile Phone on Motor Function Recovery in Chronic Stroke Patients

  • Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy
  • Abbr : Korean J of Occup Ther
  • 2012, 20(3), pp.67-79
  • Publisher : Korean Society Of Occupational Therapy
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Working Therapeutics

Han Seung Hyup 1 김동인 1 김진희 1 박아름 1 박충환 1 이보민 1 이재원 1 Kam Kyung Yoon 1

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ABSTRACT

Objective : This research aimed to examine the effect of telerehabilitation on the upper-limb motor functions and equilibrioception (sense of balance) by providing mobile phones to chronic stroke patients. Methods : This research was conducted on 20 chronic stroke patients. The patients were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group. Both groups participated in a self-exercise program at home 5times per week for 8 weeks. Intervention through the use of a mobile phone was provided to the experimental group, and a daily self-check list was completed by the control group. The patients’functional recovery pre- and post-intervention was measured through FMA: An upper-limb function subtest, BBS,Box & block, MAL, and MBI. Results : As a result of providing telerehabilitation using mobile phones, the experimental group showed significant improvements in their upper-limb functionality, equilibrioception, and activities of daily living (p<.05). The results also showed significant differences in their performance and satisfaction (p<.05)compared to the control group. Conclusion : This study demonstrated the effectiveness of telerehabilitation on the functional recovery of chronic stroke patients by showing an improved performance of upper-limb functionality, equilibrioception,and activities of daily living. Therefore, the results may be applied to the use of telerehabilitation in a clinical setting.

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