Ann Rehabil Med.  2015 Feb;39(1):66-73. 10.5535/arm.2015.39.1.66.

The Relationship Between Initial Trunk Performances and Functional Prognosis in Patients With Stroke

• Kim TJ
• Seo KM
• Kim DK
• Kang SH

• KMID: 2273021
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5535/arm.2015.39.1.66

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To confirm the relationship between initial trunk performance and functional outcomes according to gait ability, and whether initial trunk performance is of predictive value in terms of functional prognosis in patients with stroke.
METHODS
We reviewed 135 patients who suffered from stroke. Trunk performance of the patients was evaluated using the Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS). The patients were divided into 2 groups according to gait ability at initial stage of stroke. Correlation analyses were performed to assess relationship between initial TIS and functional outcomes. We also evaluated the relationship between initial TIS and the Korean version of Modified Barthel Index (K-MBI) subitems. Finally, stepwise multiple regression analyses were performed to examine the predictive validity of initial TIS and its subscales with functional outcomes.
RESULTS
For both groups, initial TIS was correlated with K-MBI and Functional Ambulation Categories at 4 weeks after stroke; however, the relationship did not remain stable at 6 months in ambulatory patients. All K-MBI subitems, which were associated with trunk movement, as well as others about basic skills was correlated with initial TIS. Finally, when of subscales TIS, dynamic sitting balance (TIS-D) was included in by stepwise multiple regression analyses, high proportion of the explained variance was represented.
CONCLUSION
The strong relationship between trunk performance and functional outcomes in patients with stroke emphasizes the importance of trunk rehabilitation. Indeed, an evaluation of a patient's initial TIS after stroke, especially TIS-D, could be helpful in predicting patient's functional prognosis.

Keyword

Stroke; Postural balance; Gait; Prognosis; Activities of daily living

MeSH Terms

Activities of Daily Living
Gait
Humans
Postural Balance
Prognosis*
Rehabilitation
Stroke*
Walking

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