The aim of this study was to invastigate the relationship between respiratory functions and respiratory muscle strength with trunk control, functional capacity and functional independence in hemiplegic patients after stroke. In our study, 25 hemiplegic patients were included on a voluntary basis. Pulmonary function test (PFT) for respiratory functions, mouth pressure measurement (MIP: maximal ınspiratory pressure, MEP: maximal expiratory pressure) for respiratory muscle strenght. Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) for trunk control, and Time Up and Go Test (TUG) for functional capacity and Barthel Index (BI) for functional independence assessment were used.
Stroke is a clinical picture where motor loss, emotional and balance disororder, speech and cognitive functions are seen as a obstruction or rupture of cerebral vessels. %10 of patients with stroke recover spontaneously within the first month: the other %10 do not respond treatment. %80 of patients need rehabilitation. The purpose of stroke rehabilitation is to provide individuals with the functional capacity and functional indepence they need in the shortest time. The aim of this study was to invastigate the relationship between respiratory functions and respiratory muscle strength with trunk control, functional capacity and functional independence in hemiplegic patients after stroke. In our study, 25 hemiplegic patients were included on a voluntary basis. Pulmonary function test (PFT) for respiratory functions, mouth pressure measurement (MIP: maximal ınspiratory pressure, MEP: maximal expiratory pressure) for respiratory muscle strenght. Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) for trunk control, and Time Up and Go Test (TUG) for functional capacity and Barthel Index (BI) for functional independence assessment were used.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
25
mini mental test, pulmonary function test, respiratory muscle strength test, trunk impairment scale, timed up and go test, barthel index
Seda Saka
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Trunk Impairment Scale
Trunk control was assessed with Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) that was developed to evaluate trunk control in patients with neurological problems consists of 17 parameters. The parameters are scored between 0 and 3 in the scale in which static and dynamic sitting balance and trunk coordination are evaluated. The best performance value was recorded after three repeated measurements in patients who could maintain their starting position
Time frame: at the enrollment
Timed Up and Go Test
Functional capacity of subjects were evaluated with Time Up and Go Test (TUG). TUG is widely used to evaluate functional capacity in stroke patients. Test procedure was given to the patients before the test. During the test, the subject was asked to stand up from the chair, walk 3 meters forward, turn 180 degrees where they were, walk back to the chair and sit on the chair again. Test time was measured with a stopwatch and recorded. Subjects performed the test three times with intervals and the best result was recorded
Time frame: at the enrollment
Barthel Index
Functional independence was evaluated with Barthel Index (BI) which is one of the most frequently used scales for determining and tracking functional independence. It basically evaluates mobility and self-care activities. The test consists of 10 sections: nutrition, transfer, self-care, toilet use, bathroom, movement, use of wheelchairs (if using), climbing up and down stairs, dressing, bowel and bladder control (26, 27). The total score is evaluated between 0-100; 0-20 points: fully dependent, 21-61 points: highly dependent, 62-90 points: moderately dependent, 91-99 points: slightly dependent, 100 points: fully independent
Time frame: at the enrollment
FEV1 (liter)
This is the amount of air with pulmonary function test that the patient can force out of their lungs in one second.
Time frame: at the enrollment
FEV1 (%-percentage)
This is the percentage of air with pulmonary function test that the patient can force out of their lungs in one second.
Time frame: at the enrollment
FVC (liter)
This is the greatest total amount of air patient can forcefully breathe out after breathing in as deeply as possible.
Time frame: at the enrollment
FVC (%-percentage)
This is the percentage of total amount of air patient can forcefully breathe out after breathing in as deeply as possible.
Time frame: at the enrollment
FEV1/FVC (percentage)
The FEV1/FVC ratio is a number that represents the percentage of patient lung capacity patient is able to exhale in one second.
Time frame: at the enrollment
Inspiratory muscle test
Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) is going to measured using a mouth pressure meter (MicroRPM; MicroMedical, UK) according to the guideline of ATS and European Respiratory Society (ERS).
Time frame: at the enrollment
Expiratory muscle test
Maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) is going to measured using a mouth pressure meter (MicroRPM; MicroMedical, UK) according to the guideline of ATS and European Respiratory Society (ERS).
Time frame: at the enrollment
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