Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine

Original Article: J Korean Acad Rehabil Med. 2010;34(4):417-423.; Effects of Full-Time Integrated Self Upper-Extremity Training Program on Functional Recovery and Length of Stay in Stroke Patients.; Kim, Kyung Ho , Nam, Kyung Wan , Lee, Ji Sun , Choi, Geun Young , Im, Hyun Sook , Lim, Jong Youb , Shin, Hyung Ik , Paik, Nam Jong; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea. njpaik@snu.ac.kr

Abstract: Objective
To investigate the effects of full-time integrated self upper-extremity training program (FISUTP) on functional recovery and length of stay in stroke patients. Method: Fifty-nine patients were enrolled and divided into FISUTP and control groups. The FISUTP group (n=29) underwent conventional physical and occupational therapy and FISUTP daily during their hospital stay, whereas control group (n=30) received only daily conventional therapy (physical and occupational therapy). The outcome was measured by Korean version of modified Barthel index (K-MBI), Fugl-Meyer motor assessment (FMA), and length of stay (LOS). Results: FISUTP group showed significantly shorter LOS and higher improvement in functional status changes (K-MBI changes and FMA changes) during hospital day than control group (p＜0.05). Conclusion: The results showed FISUTP is an effective treatment for the improvement of functional outcome and reduction of hospital stay in stroke patients. (J Korean Acad Rehab Med 2010; 34: 417-423)

Keywords :Stroke, Training, Length of stay, Upper extremity