The objective of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of a standardized stroke upper limb rehabilitation program with stratification using Shortened Fugl-Meyer Assessment (S-FM). The standardized program was compared with conventional training based on the hospital protocol.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
44
Intervention selection included stretching and mobilization exercise, strengthening exercise, electrical stimulation, acupuncture, functional or task specific training and mirror therapy.
Tai Po Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Shortened Fugl-Meyer Assessment (S-FM)
S-FM consisted of six items examining upper extremity movements (shoulder elevation, shoulder flexion 90° to 180°, elbow extension, elbow 90° pronation/supination, elbow 90° wrist flexion/extension and grasp, adduct thumb). Each item was scored with an ordinal scale of 0 (unable to perform), 1 (partially performed) and 2 (fully performed). The total score was 12.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment up to 6 weeks
Functional Test for the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity (FTHUE)
FTHUE consisted of 18 activities examining upper extremity function. Seven levels with 1-3 activities in each level in a hierarchy sequence of difficulty were adopted.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment up to 6 weeks
Modified Barthel Index (MBI)
MBI consisted of 11 items examining ADL including self-care, continence and locomotion. A modified scoring system with 5 codes (unable to perform task, attempts task but unsafe, moderate help required, minimal help required and fully independent) was adopted for each item, giving a total score from 0 to 100 (0= fully dependent, 100= fully independent).
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment up to 6 weeks
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