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KMID : 1035420200080010087
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Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
2020 Volume.8 No. 1 p.87 ~ p.99
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The Effects of Somatosensory Stimulation Therapy on Sensory, Upper Extremity Function and Self-Esteem in Stroke Patients
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Lee Ji-Yung
Choi Won-Ho
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Abstract
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Purpose : This study aims to investigate the effect of somatosensory stimulation on the upper limb sensory and function and self-esteem of stroke patients.
Methods : This study period was March 4 to April 4 (5 weeks). The subject were 20 stroke patients with somatosensory impairment in B hospital, Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. They were devided into two group?experimental and control?with 10 members each. The members of the experimenetal group underwent somatosensory stimulation, whereas the members of the control group underwent an occupation-based intervention for 5 weeks. Thirty-minute therapy was provided 3 times per week for 5 weeks. Before and after the intervention, both groups were evaluated via light touch, static two-point discrimination, stereognosis, Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA), and self-esteem scale
Results : In this study, light touch was not significant in both groups. Static two-point discrimination was significant among the experimental group member’s index fingers. Among the control group members, it was significant in the ring finger. The comparison between the two groups was significant in the index finger. The stereognosis results were significant in the experimental group but not in the control group. The comparison between the groups after the intervention was not significant. FMA was significant in the Shoulder/ Elbow/ Forearm(SEF), hand and coordination among the experimental group. Among the control group, it was significant in the SEF and hand. The Comparison between the groups was significant in the SEF, hand and coordination. The self-esteem scale results were significant among both groups, and the comparison between the group’s score was likewise significant.
Conclusion : In conclusion, somatosensory stimulation therapy increases the static two-point discrimination, stereognosis, upper extremity function, and self-esteem of patients with stroke. Therefore, while somatosensory stimulation therapy is not the best therapy, it is one of the best occupational therapies for stroke patients.
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KEYWORD
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stroke, somatosensory, upper extremity, self-esteem
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