Osong Public Health Res Perspect.  2019 Feb;10(1):2-5. 10.24171/j.phrp.2019.10.1.02.

Dual Task Training Effects on Upper Extremity Functions and Performance of Daily Activities of Chronic Stroke Patients

• Park J

• KMID: 2441506
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2019.10.1.02

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this research was to study the influences of dual task training on upper extremity function and performance of daily activities of chronic stroke patients.
METHODS
Dual task training was performed on 21 patients who had suffered a chronic stroke with hemiplegia. The dual task training was performed for 30 minutes per session, for 5 days a week, for 3 weeks. There were 5 evaluations carried out over 3 weeks before and after the intervention. Changes in upper extremity function were measured by using the Box and block test. Changes in the performance of daily activities were measured using the Korea-Modified Barthel Index.
RESULTS
The mean upper limb function score of the chronic stroke patients increased significantly from 21.88 ± 19.99 before the intervention, to 26.22 ± 15.65 after the intervention (p < 0.05), and the mean daily activities score increased significantly from 65.82 ± 12.04, to 67.29 ± 12.90 (p < 0.05).
CONCLUSION
Dual task training effectively improved upper extremity function, and the performance of daily activities in chronic stroke patients.

Keyword

activities of daily living; hemiplegia; stroke; stroke rehabilitation

MeSH Terms

Activities of Daily Living
Hemiplegia
Humans
Stroke*
Upper Extremity*