Asian Nurs Res.  2021 Feb;15(1):1-7. 10.1016/j.anr.2020.08.007.

Effectiveness of a home-based exercise program among patients with lower limb spasticity post-stroke: A randomized controlled trial

• Chen S
• Lv C
• Wu J
• Zhou C
• Shui X
• Wang Y

• KMID: 2512970
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.anr.2020.08.007

Abstract

Purpose
To evaluate the effectiveness of advanced practice nurse–guided home-based rehabilitation exercise program (HREPro) among patients with lower limb spasticity post-stroke.
Methods
This randomized controlled study recruited 121 patients with lower limb spasticity post-stroke. Intervention (n = 59) and control (n = 62) groups underwent 12-month HREPro and conventional rehabilitation, respectively, after discharge. The Fugl–Meyer assessment of spasticity measurement, modified Ashworth scale of motor function, 10-Meter Walk Test of walking ability, and Barthel index of activities of daily living (ADL) were evaluated at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months after discharge.
Results
Significant differences were found in spasticity degree, motor function, walking ability, and ADL at 6 and 12 months after discharge between the control and intervention groups. Lower limb spasticity and ADL in the intervention group were significantly improved.
Conclusion
HREPro is effective for rehabilitation of patients with lower limb spasticity post-stroke and has favorable home application.

Keyword

home nursing; lower extremity; muscle spasticity; rehabilitation; stroke