Impact of task-oriented training on hand function and activities of daily living after stroke

• Published in: Journal of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 27; no. 8; pp. 2529 - 2531
• Main Authors: Yoo, Chanuk, Park, JuHyung
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan The Society of Physical Therapy Science 2015
• Subjects: Activities of daily living; Hand function; Original; Task-oriented training; Hand function; Task-oriented training; Activities of daily living
• ISSN: 0915-5287; 2187-5626; 2187-5626
• DOI: 10.1589/jpts.27.2529

[Purpose] We examined the improvement of hand function and activities of daily living in stroke patients after carrying out task-oriented training. [Subjects] Thirty-two patients who had been diagnosed with stroke and underwent rehabilitation therapy participated in the task-oriented training. [Methods] The participants carried out task-oriented training for 30 min per day for 4 weeks. Their hand function and activities of daily living were evaluated before and after the training. [Results] The task-oriented training had a significant impact in terms of improving hand function and activities of daily living. [Conclusion] According to the results of this study, task-oriented training resulted in improved hand function and activities of daily living in stroke patients.