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KMID : 0388320040110030281
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Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2004 Volume.11 No. 3 p.281 ~ p.291
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The Effects of a Rehabilitation Program Including Koryo Hand-Acupuncture on Elderly People Post-stroke
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Choi Young-A
Suh Soon-Rim
Suh Boo-Deuk
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was done to investigate the effects of a rehabilitation program including Koryo Hand-Acupuncture on physical function, self-esteem, and quality of life of post-stroke elderly patients.
Method: A nonequivalent control group pre-post test research design was used. Participants in the study were 44 post-stroke elderly people (22 in an experimental group, 22 in a control group) enrolled in a social welfare center and a hospital in K city. Data were collected from April 6 to August 20, 2004. The program consisted of Koryo Hand-Acupuncture, ROM exercise, health education and supportive care. The analyses were carried using frequencies, percentages, x -test, Fisher exact and t-test with SPSS 10.0.
Results: The patients in the experimental group, who took part in the 10-weeks rehabilitation program including Koryo Hand-Acupuncture, had significant increases in shoulder joint flexion, shoulder joint abduction, elbow joint flexion, hip joint flexion, knee joint flexion, knee joint extension, flexibility, self-esteem and quality of life as compared to the control group.
Conclusion: These results suggest that a rehabilitation program including Koryo Hand-Acupuncture may be utilized as an effective nursing program to improve physical function, self-esteem and quality of life for post-stroke elderly patients.
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KEYWORD
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Stroke, Elderly, Rehabilitation, Quality of life
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