J Korean Acad Rehabil Med.  2010 Aug;34(4):417-423.

Effects of Full-Time Integrated Self Upper-Extremity Training Program on Functional Recovery and Length of Stay in Stroke Patients

• Kim KH
• Nam KW
• Lee JS
• Choi GY
• Im HS
• Lim JY
• Shin HI
• Paik NJ

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To investigate the effects of full-time integrated self upper-extremity training program (FISUTP) on functional recovery and length of stay in stroke patients. METHOD: Fifty-nine patients were enrolled and divided into FISUTP and control groups. The FISUTP group (n=29) underwent conventional physical and occupational therapy and FISUTP daily during their hospital stay, whereas control group (n=30) received only daily conventional therapy (physical and occupational therapy). The outcome was measured by Korean version of modified Barthel index (K-MBI), Fugl-Meyer motor assessment (FMA), and length of stay (LOS).
RESULTS
FISUTP group showed significantly shorter LOS and higher improvement in functional status changes (K-MBI changes and FMA changes) during hospital day than control group (p<0.05).
CONCLUSION
The results showed FISUTP is an effective treatment for the improvement of functional outcome and reduction of hospital stay in stroke patients.

Keyword

Stroke; Training; Length of stay; Upper extremity

MeSH Terms

Humans
Length of Stay
Occupational Therapy
Stroke
Upper Extremity