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KMID : 1211620140090020171
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Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
2014 Volume.9 No. 2 p.171 ~ p.179
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The Effects of Home Visiting Physical Therapy on the Motor Function, Activity of Daily Living, and Pain for Disabled Veterans
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권춘숙:Kwon Chun-Suk
김선엽:Kim Suhn-Yeop/장현정:Jang Hyun-Jeong
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Abstract
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PURPOSE : The objectives of this study were to investigate the effects of physical therapy provided at home on the motor function, activity of daily living (ADL), and level of pain in veterans men with disabilities, and to provide the information.
METHODS : The participants were 108 patients men with disabilities living in the cities Seoul, Pusan, Daegu, Gwangju and Daejeon; they performed physical therapy at home-provided by physical therapy services- that included therapeutic exercise for 50 minute, 1∼2 times a week for 24 weeks. The motor function was measured by using motor assessment scale (MAS) and ADL, the level of pain were recorded both before and after physical therapy. The data form both before and after physical therapy were analyzed by using the paired t-test. All statistical tests in this study were performed with the level of significance set at .05.
RESULTS : After 24 weeks of physical therapy, we observed significant improvement in the MAS and ADL scale, as well as significant decrease in the level fo pain in the participants (p<.01). Significant improvement was also observed in the MAS and ADL scale, as well as a decrease in the level of pain among participants with stroke and spinal disease (p<.05).
CONCLUSION : The findings of this study show that physical therapy provided at home can lead to an improvement in the motor function as well as improved ADL and pain control; physical therapy also has positive effects in relieving symptoms of veterans with disabilities.
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KEYWORD
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Activity of daily living, Home visiting physical therapy, Motor assessment Pain, Veterans
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