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KMID : 0603920120200030067
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Journal of Korean Academy of Occupational Therapy
2012 Volume.20 No. 3 p.67 ~ p.79
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Effect of Telerehabilitation Using Mobile Phone on Motor Function Recovery in Chronic Stroke Patients
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Han Seung-H
Kim Dong-In
Kim Jin-Hui
Park A-Rum
Park Chung-Hwan
Lee Bo-Min
Lee Jae-Won
Kim Kyung-Yoon
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Abstract
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Objective : This research aimed to examine the effect of telerehabilitation on the upper-limb motor functions and equilibrioception (sense of balance) by providing mobile phones to chronic stroke patients.
Methods : This research was conducted on 20 chronic stroke patients. The patients were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group. Both groups participated in a self-exercise program at home 5 times per week for 8 weeks. Intervention through the use of a mobile phone was provided to the experimental group, and a daily self-check list was completed by the control group. The patients’functional recovery pre- and post-intervention was measured through FMA: An upper-limb function subtest, BBS, Box & block, MAL, and MBI.
Results : As a result of providing telerehabilitation using mobile phones, the experimental group showed significant improvements in their upper-limb functionality, equilibrioception, and activities of daily living (p<.05). The results also showed significant differences in their performance and satisfaction (p<.05) compared to the control group.
Conclusion : This study demonstrated the effectiveness of telerehabilitation on the functional recovery of chronic stroke patients by showing an improved performance of upper-limb functionality, equilibrioception, and activities of daily living. Therefore, the results may be applied to the use of telerehabilitation in a clinical setting.
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KEYWORD
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Mobile phone, Self exercise program, Stroke, Telerehabilitation
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