The purpose of this study was to find any correlations among Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke (PASS), Modified Barthel Index (MBI), Tone Assessment Scale (TAS), Motor Assessment Scale-Gait (MAS-G), Fugl Meyer-Balance (FM-B), and to predict MBI from subscales of the PASS. The subjects were 41 stroke patients of the Korea National Rehabilitation Center in Seoul. The main outcome measures were postural control (PASS), gait (MAS-G), Balance (FM-B), Tone (TAS), ADL (MBI). The data was analyzed using the Pearson product correlation. PASS scale was used between other clinical and instrumental indexes, multiple stepwise regression analyses were performed to identify prognostic factors for ADL incline, and Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to identify internal consistency on PASS scale. The results of this study areas follows: 1. The highest level was sitting without support, the lowest level was standing on paretic leg on PASS scale. The highest level was chair/bed transfer, the lowest level was bathing on MBI. 2. All items of the PASS, except postural tone were significantly correlated with Gait, Balance, MBI (p<.01), 3. The Internal Consistency (Cronbach's alpha coefficient=.85) was very high, indicating that the PASS is homogeneous and is likely to produce consistent response. Furthermore, the sums of maintaining position items and of changing-position items were strongly correlated (r=.64, p<.05) and there were significant correlations between sums of PASS, sums of maintaining position items (r=.87, p<.01), and changing-position items (r=.93, p<.01). 4. The standing without support of the PASS items was the strongest variance (R²=.85) of the predicting ADL function. These findings provide strong evidence of the predictive value of the postural control on gait, Balance, ADL function in stroke patients and to can provide a reference for the successful therapeutic program and more improved functional recovery.

The purposes of the present study were to determine the difference of functional outcome, and to identify factors associated with functional difference in patients with stroke. The sample consisted of 56 stroke patients who had received physical therapy at the physical therapy unit of the Dongeui Medical Center in Busan city between January 2000 and June 2002. Stroke patients were evaluated by physical therapists 3 times; The first day in physical therapy (PT) (T1), one month after the first day in PT (T2), and two months after the first day in PT (T3). Functional status was assessed with the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) instrument, a validated instrument for documenting the severity of disability and assessing the outcome of rehabilitation treatment. Functional gain was calculated over T2-T1, T3-T1, and T3-T2. SAS statistical software was used for the analysis. The Student's t-test, paired t-test, analysis of variance (ANOVA/Tukey and Scheffe), and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were used to examine the functional difference in variables. Repeated measures ANOVA was also used to analyze the functional difference by time (T1, T2, and T3). Multiple regression analysis was performed to determine the effects of independent variables on the difference of functional outcome as defined by the FIM score. A total of 56 stroke patients were evaluated, their average age±standard deviation was years (range: 40~81 yr). The functional status of patients who received physical therapy for about 2~3 months was significantly improved (mean FIM scores, 20.5±1.8, 28.9±1.9, and 8.41±1.1 points for each time period, respectively) (p<.0001). Diabetes was significantly associated with the FIM score for T2-T1 (p<.05). The type of diagnosis was significantly associated with the FIM score for T3-T1 (p<.05). Gender, smoking, and the FIM score on admission were significantly associated with the FIM score for T3-T2 (p<.05). In conclusion, gender, smoking, diabetes, the type of diagnosis, and the FIM score on admission were significantly associated with improved FIM scores. We recommend that further research should explore the functional outcome by using larger sample sizes, longer follow-up periods, and more sensitive assessment instruments.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate isometric trunk extension strength in hemiplegic patients, and to compare that with normal subjects to find a correlation between trunk extension strength and the functional independent degree in hemiplegic patients. Fifteen hemiplegic male patients (mean age 55.2±10.2 years) and twenty-five healthy male subjects (mean age 54.6±10.3 years) completed isometric trunk extension. Strength was measured at 0, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, and 72 degrees of trunk flexion. The functional independent degree was assessed by Functional Independence Measure (FIM). Mean isometric trunk extension strength was 91.2 ft-lbs, 120.7 ft-lbs, 142.3 ft-lbs, 156.4 ft-lbs, 173.5 ft-lbs, 184.1 ft-lbs, and 195.3 ft-lbs in the hemiplegic patients group, and 135.6 ft-lbs, 175.6 ft-lbs, 204.4 ft-lbs, 221.9 ft-lbs, 231.2 ft-lbs, 246.8 ft-lbs, and 259.7 ft-lbs in the normal subjects group. The values of isometric trunk extension strength had a descending linear correlation pattern from trunk flexion angle to extension angle. Trunk extension strength in hemiplegic patients was significantly lower than that of normal subjects (p<.05) but did not correlate with the FIM total score (p>.05). Therefore, the isometric trunk extension strength in hemiplegic patients was lower than that of normal subjects and did not correlate with the functional independent degree.

This study was designed to examine the effects of electroacupuncture and treadmill exercise on the improvement of muscle atrophy and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) expression in an ischemic stroke model induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion. This study selected 120 Sprangue-Dawley rats, divided them into six groups, and assigned 5 rats to each group. Experiments were conducted for 1, 3 days and 1, 8 weeks, respectively. In each group, changes in weight of muscle and relative muscle of tibialis anterior muscle, histologic observations, and BDNF expression were observed and analyzed. For the changes in muscle weight of unaffected and affected sides of tibialis anterior, muscle atrophy was expressed in an affected side 3 days after ischemic stroke was induced. There was a statistically significant difference in Group VI 1 and 8 weeks after ischemic stroke was induced, compared to Group II (p<.05). For the changes in relative muscle weight of unaffected and affected sides of tibial anterior muscle, there was significant decrease in each group 3 days after ischemic stroke was induced, compared to Group I, while there was a statistically significant increase in Group VI 1 week after ischemic stroke was induced, compared to Group II (p<.05). For neurologic exercise behavior test, Group VI generally had the highest score, compared to other groups. The results of the behavior test suggests that 8 weeks after ischemic stroke was induced, Group VI improved in degeneration and inflammation of muscle fiber and decreased in destruction of nerve cells and cerebral infarction, thus indicating a similar state of muscle fiber and brain tissue in Group I. In immunohistochemical observations, Group 1 week showed increase in BDNF. Based on these results, electroacupuncture and treadmill exercise may improve muscle atrophy and change in BDNF expression of ischemic stroke rats and contribute to the improvement of exercise function.

목적 : 뇌졸중 환자의 형태 항상성의 특성을 조사하고 형태 항상성에 영향을 주는 주요 요인을 밝히기 위함이다. 연구방법 : 뇌졸중 환자 25명과 비슷한 연령의 정상인 27명이 실험에 참여하였다. 실험 재료는 80개의 모양을 방향만 달리 회전하여 오른쪽과 왼쪽에 하나씩 제시하도록 3차원 그래픽을 사용하여 제작하였고 심리학 실험 프로그램 수퍼랩에서 재현되도록 하였다. 참가자는 프로그램이 제시하는 대로 반응하도록 하였다. 80개의 모양은 20개씩 4가지 조건으로 구성되었다(깊이 단서 없음, 음영 깊이단서, 선형조망 깊이 단서, 음영과 선형조망 깊이단서). 결과 : 뇌졸중 환자들이 정상인보다 형태 항상성 판단 실험에서 정확도가 떨어지고 반응속도가 느렸고 깊이 단서가 제시된 경우가 그렇지 않은 통제조건보다 정확도가 높고 반응 속도도 빨랐다(p < .01). 결론 : 뇌졸중 환자는 시지각 능력 중 형태 항상성에 어려움이 있으며 형태 항상성을 돕는 요인인 깊이 지각은 이러한 어려움이 있는 환자들에 대한 시사점을 제공한다.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship of periodontal disease to self-reported history of stroke in the elderly(60 years of age and older) with a special emphasis on elderly women. Data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey(NHANES III), a large population-based cross-sectional survey of the United States, were utilized for this study. Since we have 1,563 edentulous subjects from a total of 5,123 subjects and periodontal disease is a major cause of tooth loss, it was necessary to account for this in our statistical analysis. Hence, we developed a new index called the Periodontal Health Status(PHS) index. In the logistic regression models with stratification by gender, males did not show statistically significant relationship between Periodontal Health Status(PHS) and stroke history. In contrast, females showed some marginal association between Periodontal Health Status(PHS) and stroke history. Further longitudinal intervention studies need to be conducted to determine the temporal relationship between periodontal disease and stroke

목적 : 인간의 뇌는 손상을 받은 후에 자발적인 회복이나 뇌신경 회로의 재조직화를 통해 기존의 기능을 회복 할 수 있다．이러한 뇌의 재조직화가 뇌졸중 환자의 운동 기능회복에 중요한 역할을 하는 것으로 알려져 있다．최근의 뇌지도화 기법이 발달함에 따라，뇌손상 환자의 운동 기능 회복에 따른 뇌신경망의 재조직화에 대한 몇 가지 기전이 보고되었고，특히 뇌손상 부위에 따라 뇌활성화되는 양상이 서로 다르게 나타날 수 있다고 추정되고 있다．따라서 본 연구는 뇌손상 부위에 따른 뇌 활성도의 양상을 비교하고자 하였다． 연구방법 : 본 연구에 참여한 대상자는 손의 운동 기능이 일상생활을 독립적으로 할 수 있는 정도로 회복되고 그 기능이 서로 비슷한 대뇌피질(n＝2) 또는 방사관(n=2)에 국소적인 손상을 받은 뇌경색 환자 4명과 신경학적 증상에 대한 과거 병력이 없는 정상 성인(n=7)을 대상으로 하였다．환자군에서 도수근력검사，악력，퍼듀-페그 보드와 경상운동의 정도를 측정하였고，모든 대상자는 손가락의 굴곡과 신전을 반복하는 과제를 실시하는 동안，기능적 자기공명영상의 촬영에 참가하였고，이 때 활성화되는 뇌부위를 분석 비교하였다． 결과 : 환자군에서 평가된 손의 운동 기능은 모두 비슷하였지만，뇌 활성화되는 양상은 서로 다르게 나타났다，대 뇌피질에 손상을 받은 환자들은 정상인 및 그들의 비손상측 손 운동시 활성화되는 양상과 같이 운동을 수행한 손의 반대측 일차운동피질에서 활성화를 보였다．방사관에 손상을 받은 환자군은 양측의 일차운동피질에서 활성화를 보였다． 결론 : 뇌손상 부위는 대뇌피질과 방사관으로 분류되었고，손의 운동 기능 회복의 정도는 비슷하였다．하지만 활성화된 부위는 명확하게 다르게 나타났다．따라서 뇌손상 부위에 따라 뇌신경 회로의 재조직되는 형태가 서로 다르게 나타난다는 것을 알 수 있다．이는 뇌신경재활의 영역에서 마비된 손의 기능이 회복됨에 따라 뇌신경망 에서 나타나는 가소성을 증명하는 것으로，환자의 예후 측정과 신경생리학적 기전에 대한 이해를 제공할 것으로 생각된다．

목적 : 본 연구는 만성 뇌졸중 환자를 대상으로 자세 조절이 일상생활동작 수행능력과 근 긴장도 변화 및 상지기 능 수행에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 알아보고자 하였다． 연구방법 : 본 연구를 위하여 국립재활원에 입원한 41명의 뇌졸중 환자를 대상으로 모든 환자들은 자세조절 평가 척도(Postural Assessment Scale stroke, PASS), 일상생활동작 수행능력 측정 도구(Modified Barthel Index, MBI), 긴장도 사정 척도(Tone Assessment scale, TAS), Fugl-Meyer 평가 척도(Fugl-Meyer Assessment scale－upper extremity) 등을 이용하였고 자료 분석은 피어슨 상관분석(pearson correlation coefficient), 단계적 다중 회귀분석(stepwise multiple regression）을 실시하였으며 내적 일치도를 알아보기 위하여 Cronbach's alpha Coefficient를 구하였다． 결과 : PASS항목에서 가장 기능이 좋은 것은 지지하여 서기로 나타났으며，가장 기능이 낮은 것은 환측으로 서기였고，MBI항목에서 가장 기능이 좋은 것은 의자／침상 이동이며， 가장 기능이 낮은 것은 목욕하기로 나타났다．PASS의 모든 항목은 MBI, FM-UE, TAS와 유의한 상관관계(r=-33~91, p<.05~01）가 있으며，FM-U/E와 MBI(r=.35, p<.05), TAS- 안정(r=.-40, p,<．0.1), 연합항목(r=-.39,p<.05)에서 유의한 상관관계가 있는 것으로 나타났다．내적 일치도는 Cronbach's a=.86로 높게 나타났으며，PASS의 합과 자세유지 항목 (r=.90 p<.01)의 합，자세변화 항목(r=.93,p<.01)의 합은 유의한 상관관계가 있었으며，자세유지 항목의 합과 자세변화 항목의 합 간에는 유의한 상관관계(r=.69,p<.01)가 있었다．PASS 항목 중 누운자세에서 건측으로 돌기와 바닥에서 볼펜집어 올리기가 각각 ADL과 상지 기능을 예견하는데 가장 중요한 변수(R2=.95, R2=.56)임을 알 수 있었다． 결론 : PASS는 일상생활동작 수행 능력과 근 긴장도 및 상지기능수행 간에 유의한 상관관계가 있는 것으로 나타나 뇌졸중 환자의 기능적 독립성을 예측할 수 있는 지표가 될 수 있을 것이다．

목적 : 문항반응이론에 기초한 Rasch모형을 적용하여 뇌졸중 입원환자의 일상생활수행 평가도구를 개발하는 것이다． 연구방법 : 2002년 8월 5일부터 2005년 4월 20일까지 전국 18개 재활기관에서 뇌졸중 입원환자 308명을 대상으로，작업치료사가 평가한 6개 영역의 23개 항목으로 구성된 설문지 결과를 수집하여 Winsteps 프로그램으로 라쉬분석하였다． 결과 : 3개 항목이 부적합한 항목으로 판정되었으며，남은 20개 항목의 난이도 순서를 배열하였다．뇌졸중 입원환자의 일상생활 수행능력은 -6.77~6.73 로짓으로 표시할 수 있으며，표준화점수로 표시하기 위한 변환식은 "점수 =（로짓점＋6.77)/ (6.77+6.73) 100" 이었다．평가항목의 난이도는 가장 어려운 항목은 보행영역의 ‘계단 오르내리기’ 항목이었으며，가장 쉬운 항목은 식사하기 영역의 ‘음료 마시기’ 항목 이었다． 결론 : 라쉬분석을 이용한 뇌졸중 입원환자의 일상생활수행 항목의 적합도와 난이도에 관한 결과제시로 개발되었으며，신뢰도와 타당도가 입증된 객관적인 평가도구이다．

Ischemic stroke results from a transient or permanent reduction in cerebral blood flow that is restricted to the territory of a major brain artery. Thus, this study was performed to examine (1) the effects of swimming exercise on the improvement of muscle atrophy, and (2) exercise and HSP 70 expression in an ischemic stroke model induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion. The results of this study were as follows: One week after ischemic stroke was induced, changes appeared in the muscle weight of the gastrocnemius muscle due to muscle atrophy in the affected side. Group II showed statistically significant difference from group III eight weeks after ischemic stroke was induced. (p<.05). One week and eight weeks after ischemic stroke was induced there was significant decrease in the relative muscle weight of the gastrocnemius muscle in each group except Group IV, while there was statistically significant increase in group II eight weeks after ischemic stroke was induced, compared to group III (p<.05). For neurologic exercise behavior tests, Group II generally had the highest score, compared to other groups. In immunohistochemical observations, Group II showed a decrease in HSP 70. The above results suggest that swimming exercise improved muscle atrophy, changed the HSP 70 expression of ischemic stroke in rats, and contributed to the improvement of exercise function.

Theoretical framework of motor learning is used to enhance perceptual motor skill in physical therapy intervention, which can be subdivided into two main types-explicit and implicit. The purpose of this study was to examine whether stroke patients with unilateral brain damage learn implicitly a motor skill using the arm ipsilateral to the damaged hemisphere. Speculation then followed as to the formation of therapeutic plans and instructions provided to patients with stroke. 20 patients with stroke and 20 normal participants were recruited. All the subjects practiced serial reaction time tasks for 30 minutes a day and retention tests on the following day. The tasks and tests involved pressing the corresponding buttons to 4 colored circles presented on a computer screen as quickly and accurately as possible. Patients with stroke responded more slowly than controls. However, both groups showed decreased reaction time in the experimental and retention periods. Also, there was no significant difference between both groups regarding explicit knowledge of consecutive order. Therefore, patients with stoke had the ability to learn implicitly a perceptual motor skill. Prescriptive instruction using implicit and explicit feedback may be beneficial for motor skill learning in physical therapy intervention for patients with brain damage.

The limited walking ability after a stroke restricts a patient's independent mobility at home and in the community. It also brings about significant social handicaps. Therefore, it is necessary to improve walking ability in community-dwelling persons with stroke. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of gait training and muscle strengthening exercise of lower extremities in persons with chronic stroke. Nineteen community-dwelling individuals with stroke participated in this program. The exercise program lasted for seven weeks, with a 1-hour program twice per week, and it consisted of balance training, gait training, and strengthening of lower extremities. The outcome of the program was assessed by the gait speed, Wisconsin Gait Scale (WGS), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and Stroke Impact Scale (SIS). Significant effects were found for the WGS, BBS, and mobility and hand function domain of the SIS (p<.05). It was found that short-term gait training exercise could improve quality of gait, balance, and mobility. Therefore, a more effective exercise program is required for community-based persons with stroke.

The purpose of this study was to determine the consequence of resistance strengthening exercise on the hip flexor and extensor performed to improve functional mobility in stroke patients more than six months post stroke. Seventeen patients were randomized into two groups. Both groups received conventional physical therapy for six weeks. In addition, the experimental group performed eccentric resistance strengthening exercise in the hip flexor and extensor using an isokinetic dynamometer. The hip flexor and extensor strength, stair up and down mobility, timed get up and go (TUG), 10 m gait velocity, and functional reach were repeatedly measured at baseline, three weeks, and six weeks after treatment. The results were as follows: 1. The experimental group improved more remarkably in the hip flexor and extensor strength, stair up and down mobility, and the 10 m gait velocity after three weeks and six weeks of treatment (p<.05), 2. The control group improved significantly in the hip flexor and extensor strength, and 10 m gait velocity after three weeks of treatment (p<.05), 3. At each three and six week point, the experimental group made greater gains in hip flexor and extensor strength, stair up and down mobility, and 10 m gait velocity than the control group (p<.05). In conclusion, it is desirable to perform resistance strengthening exercises combined with conventional physical therapy to improve functional mobility in chronic stroke patients.

This study aimed to compare movement patterns of shoulder joints between the right and left symmetry in stroke patients and control subjects. This study proposes use of the voluntary response index (VRI) calculated from quantitative analysis of surface electromyographic (sEMG) and motion data recorded during voluntary movement as a feeding task. The VRI is comprised of two numeric values, one derived from the total muscle activity recorded for the voluntary motor task (magnitude), and the other from the sEMG distribution across the recorded muscles with the similarity index (SI). Five stroke patients and five age-matched healthy controls were recruited. Feeding motion was performed using the provided spoon five times with rests taken on a chair in between tasks. EMG data were digitized and analyzed on the basis of the root mean square (RMS) envelope of activity. The average amplitude of responses was calculated. Responsiveness and clinically meaningful levels of discrimination between stroke patients and control for EMG magnitude and SI were determined. The similarity index of the results from two successive examinations of both sides apart for stroke patients and control subjects were .86 and .95 in motion analysis and .84 and .99 in electromyographic analysis. The SI of sEMG data and motion data was significantly correlated in stroke patients. The data suggest that SI is a sensitive program for comparing and analyzing the symmetry of muscle activity and motion in both sides. This analysis method has a clinical value in grading muscular activity and movement impairment after brain injury.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of clinical characteristics of chronic stroke patients on physiological cost index (PCI) during walking. Fourteen stroke patients participated in this study. To investigate the clinical characteristics, Fugl-Meyer score (FMS), gait velocity (GV), muscle strength of the knee extensor, modified Ashworth scale (MAS) of ankle plantar flexor, devices, and gait patterns during walking were measured and analyzed. The results were as follows: Firstly, use of devices and high MAS of the ankle plantar flexor significantly increased PCI. Secondly, PCI was significantly correlated with the FMS and MAS of the ankle plantar flexor. In conclusion, inhibition of spasticity of the ankle plantar flexor is considered to reduce PCI during walking for chronic stroke patients.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relations between financial stress, depression, and conjugal affection and the motivation for rehabilitation. One hundred eighty-six stroke patients were included in the study and a survey with 65 questions was used. The survey includes questions to evaluate personal factors, characteristics related with physical therapy, characteristics related with disease, depression, conjugal affection, and motivation for rehabilitation. Education, employment, left hemiplegia and right hemiplegia, depression, financial stress, conjugal affection were statistically significant factors (p<.05). These variables have significant effects on motivation for rehabilitation. This study indicates that financial stress and depression need to be decreased to improve motivation for rehabilitation of stroke patients. It also indicates that the factors facilitating conjugal affection, education, and occupation need to be considered for rehabilitation programs.

목적 : 뇌졸중 환자의 삶의 질 평가도구(SS-QOL)의 요인분석을 통한 판별․집합 타당도(discriminant-convergent validity)를 검증하고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 국내에서 번역된 뇌졸중 환자의 삶의 질 평가도구를 사용하여 일대일 면접방법을 통하여 삶의 질을 평가하였다. 130명의 뇌졸중 환자를 대상으로 자료 수집이 이루어졌다. 타당성을 검증하기 위해서 우선, 탐색적 요인분석을 실시하였으며 다시 확인적 요인분석을 실시하였다. 결과 : 탐색적 요인분석(exploratory factor analysis)에서 일차적으로 9개의 잠재변인과 36문항으로 축소되었다. 개념적으로는 각기 다른 영역인 상지기능-자조활동, 기분-성격, 사고력-시력이 각각 하나의 요인으로 묶였다. 탐색적 요인분석은 경험적인 지지를 하지만 선험적인 지지를 하지 못하므로 확인적 요인분석(confirmatory factor analysis)을 실시하였다. 그 결과 상지기능-자조활동은 자조활동으로 하나의 요인으로 묶였으며 내용타당성(content validity)의 부분에서도 동일한 개념을 측정하고 있었다. 그리고 사고력과 시력은 경험적, 선험적으로 각각 두개의 요인으로 나눌 수 있었다. 하지만 기분과 성격은 경험적으로 하나의 요인으로 나왔지만 심리학적으로 명확한 두개의 요인이므로 두개로 나누어 사용해야 한다. 결론 : 기존의 뇌졸중 환자의 삶의 질 평가도구는 12 잠재변인을 측정하고 48개의 문항으로 되어 있지만 본 연구의 결과 11 잠재변인과 34개의 문항으로 판별․집합 타당도가 평가되었다. 향후 연구에서는 뇌졸중 환자의 삶의 질 평가도구의 구성타당도를 평가하는 작업이 이루어져야 할 것이다.

Community-based group exercise programs for people with chronic stroke are relatively uncommon in Korea. In addition, it is currently not known whether a community-based group exercise program is effective or not. The purpose of this study was to evaluate an 8 week community-based functional exercise program for its effects on balance performance and occupational performance in persons with chronic stroke. Twenty-five community-dwelling individuals with stroke participated in this program. Outcome of the program was assessed by the Berg Balance Scale and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). The functional exercise program lasted for eight weeks, with a 1-hour program twice per week and it consisted of mobility, stability, balance, functional strength, and gait training. The subjects were trained by one physical therapist but were under one-to-one supervision from students. The data of sixteen individuals who scored more than 24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) were analyzed. There was a significant effect both in terms of the COPM Performance Score & the Satisfaction Score (p=.002) and with the Berg Balance Score (p=.001). It was found that a short-term community-based exercise program could improve both performance of activities and balance. Further, all subjects reported that they were satisfied with this program.

목적 : 본 연구는 뇌졸중 환자를 대상으로 가정작업치료에 대한 요구도를 알아내어 가정작업치료 모델개발과 보건복비 분야 정책개발에 기초자료로 활용하고자 시도되었다. 연구방법 : 대상자는 2004년 7월 현재 뇌졸중의 진단으로 병원에 입원하여 작업치료를 받고 있는 74명이며, 작업치료를 받고 퇴원 후 외래로 내원하는 94명으로 총 168명이었다. 설문지는 본 연구자가 개발한 가정작업치료 요구도에 대한 37문항이며, 4점 척도로 측정하였다. 일상생활동작은 MBI(Modified Barthel Index) 도구로, 인지기능은 MMSE(Mini Mental State Examination)로 평가하였다. 결과 : 대상자 168명 중 가정작업치료가 필요하다고 응답한 환자는 147명이었다. 입원환자 74명 중 가정작업치료가 필요한 환자는 69명(93.2%), 외래환자는 94명 중 가정작업치료가 필요한 환자는 78명(84.8%)이었다. 일상생활동작(MBI) 평균점수는 63점이었고, 인지기능(MMSE)은 평균 24점이었다. 언어장애(p= 0.0127), 인지장애(p=0.0001), 시각장애(p=0.0001), 배변문제(p=0.0010), 배뇨문제(p=0.0278), 연하곤란(p=0.0001)이 있는 경우에, 장애 등급(p=0.0001)이 높을수록 가정작업치료의 요구도가 높았다. 결론 : 본 연구의 결과 뇌졸중 환자는 가정에서 제공되는 작업치료를 절실하게 요구하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 앞으로 고령사회의 진입으로 인한 노인환자와 뇌졸중 환자들을 위해 가정에서 작업치료를 수행해 준다면, 재활치료의 지속성과 병원으로 내원하는 불편함을 덜어 환자들에게는 건강한 양질의 삶과 가족들에게는 부담감을 덜어주어 행복감을 줄 것이다.