Stroke is one of the most common disabilities experienced by the elderly in the community. However, stroke progresses to a chronic level, patients are discharged from medical institutions and eventually no longer receive therapeutic interventions at home. In this systematic review, we compared home-based rehabilitation (HBR) with comparison for patients with stroke. Literature published in Cumulative Index for Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Embase, Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), PubMed, and Google Scholar were reviewed. A total of 1,158 studies were initially retrieved. After reading the full texts, 11 articles were included in the systematic review. Quality assessment of the included studies was conducted using Risk of Bias (RoB) 2.0, and Egger’s regression test was used to evaluate publication bias. Data analysis was performed using the R studio software (R Studio). According to the quality assessment using RoB 2.0, three studies were evaluated as low risk, two as of some concern, and three as high risk. The overall effect size was moderate (0.309). The value of the balance function was a small effect size (0.201), while the value of the gait function was a moderate effect size (0.353). The values were small and moderate effect (0.154, 0.411) for the chronic and subacute conditions, respectively. According to the Egger’s regression test, no publication bias was observed. The findings of this study indicate that HBR resulted in the greatest improvement in gait function in patients with subacute stroke compared to those with chronic stroke. Therefore, the application of this intervention to patients with stroke in the community is recommended.

Background: Stroke patients experience a variety of physical problems due to neurological problems, including difficulties with trunk control. Trunk taping is used to improve gait in stroke patients. Objectives: To investigated the immediate effect of thoracic and abdominal elastic taping on gait parameters (the dynamic balance and gait speed) in stroke patients. Design: Quasi experimental study. Methods: A total of 24 study subjects were randomly assigned to the experimental group (thoracic and abdominal taping, 12 people), and the control group (sham taping, 12 people). All subjects had timed up and go (TUG) test and 10 meter walk test (10MWT) measured before and after taping. Results: After taping, the TUG test and 10MWT results were significantly reduced only in the study group (P<.05). The TUG test and 10MWT results of the study group were significantly decreased compared to the control group. Conclusion: The thoracic and abdominal taping was found to improve trunk control in stroke patients, thereby improving dynamic balance and walking speed.

목적 : 본 연구는 재활병원에 입원중인 뇌졸중 환자를 대상으로 작업기반 임파워먼트 증진프로그램을 적용하여 회복탄력 성과 생활만족도에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 한다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 뇌졸중 환자를 대상으로 단일군 사전-사후 비교검사 설계이다. 한국판 간이정신상태검사(MMSE-K) 로 대상자를 선별한 후 대상자 15명을 선정하였다. 임파워먼트 프로그램은 4주간, 주2회 30분씩 진행하였다. 중재 전·후 측정을 위한 도구로 임파워먼트 척도(Empowerment Scale), 한국형 회복탄력성 척도(Korean Version of Connor- Davidson Resilience Scale), 생활만족도조사(Life Satisfaction Survey)를 사용하였다. 자료 분석은 SPSS version 21.0을 사용하였다. 대상자의 일반적 특성은 기술통계, 작업기반 임파워먼트 증진프로그램 중재 전, 후 평균을 비교하기 위해 대응표본 t-test를 통하여 중재 전후의 변화를 확인하였다. 결과 : 첫째, 임파워먼트에 유의한 향상이 있었고, 자기존중-자기효능, 힘-무기력, 지역사회참여 및 자율성 항목에서 유의한 차이를 보였다. 둘째, 회복탄력성에 유의한 향상을 보였으며 강인성 항목에서 유의한 차이를 보였다. 셋째, 생활만 족도에 유의한 향상이 있었으며 의식주, 인간관계, 사회생활 및 여가생활, 행복감, 자율성 및 자아감 항목에서 유의한 차이를 보였다. 결론 : 작업기반 임파워먼트 증진프로그램은 뇌졸중 환자의 치료에 있어 임파워먼트와 회복탄력성, 생활만족도 향상에 긍정적인 효과를 주며 자발적인 참여를 유도할 수 있는 중재법으로 작업치료 영역에서 고려해볼 수 있다.

Background: Patients with dysphagia after stroke are treated with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), but its effect on masseter muscle thickness and bite force in the oral phase is not well known. Objectives: To investigated the effect of NMES on masseter muscle thickness and occlusal force in patients with dysphagia after stroke. Design: Two group, pre-post design. Methods: In this study, 25 patients with dysphagia after stroke were recruited and allocated to either the experimental or the control groups. Patients in the experimental group were treated with NMES to the masseter muscle at the motor level for 30 minutes and were additionally treated with traditional swallowing rehabilitation for 30 minutes. In contrast, patients in the control group were only treated with traditional swallowing rehabilitation for 30 minutes. Masseter muscle thickness was measured using ultrasonography before and after intervention, and bite force was measured using an bite force meter. Results: The experimental group showed significant improvement in masseter muscle thickness and bite force compared to the control group. Conclusion: NMES combined with traditional dysphagia rehabilitation is effective in improving masseter muscle thickness and bite force in patients with dysphagia after stroke.

Background: Kinesiology taping (KT) is a method that helps immediately increase muscle activation, strength and joint stability by being attached to various skeletal muscles and structures of the body. Objectives: To investigate the effect of KT applied below the hyolaryngeal complex on the movement of the hyolaryngeal complex during swallowing in patients with dysphagia after stroke. Design: One-group, pre-post design. Methods: Twenty individuals with dysphagia after stroke participated in this study. KT was applied to the sternum and both clavicles from the hyolaryngeal complex. We analyzed the motion of the hyolaryngeal complex during swallowing with and placebo KT and KT using the Image-J software with videofluoroscopic swallowing study. In addition, a 0-to-10 numerical rating self-report scale was used to check the required effort and resistance felt during swallowing. Results: KT condition showed that the anterior and superior movement of the hyoid bone during swallowing was significantly lower than placebo KT (P<.05, all). Also, KT condition showed that the anterior and superior movement of the larynx during swallowing was significantly lower than placebo KT (P<.05, all). In result of statistical comparison between KT group and placebo KT group, the KT group showed significantly higher self-report scale score than the placebo KT group in terms of two category; the required effort and resistance felt (P<.05, all). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that KT applied below the hyolaryngeal complex inhibits the anterior and superior movement of hyoid bone and larynx during swallowing of patients with dysphagia after stroke.

목적 : 본 연구는 완곡추적 안구운동과 경부신전근 진동자극법의 결합중재가 만성 뇌졸중 환자의 편측무시와 일상생활활동 수행에 미치는 영향을 확인하는 것이다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 발병 후 6개월 이상 지난 3명의 뇌졸중 편측무시 환자를 대상으로 하였으며, 단일대상연구 방법 중 ABAC디자인으로 연구를 진행하였다. 연구는 기초선(A1) 1주, 중재기(B) 2주, 기초선(A2) 1주, 그리고 중재기(C) 2주로 총 6주간 진행되었으며, 중재기(B)에서는 완곡추적 안구운동(Smooth Pursuit Eye Movement; SPEM)의 단일중재를, 중재기(C)에서는 경부신전근 진동자극법(Neck Muscle Vibration; NMV)과 SPEM의 결합중재를 실시하였다. 평가는 매회기 선 나누기 검사와 벨 테스트(Bells test)를 실시하였으며, 한국판 캐서린 버지고 척도(Korean-Catherine Bergego Scale; K-CBS)와 한국판 일상생활활동 중심 작업기반 신경행동 평가(Korean version of ADL-focused Occupation-based Neurobehavioral Evaluation; K-A-ONE)를 기초선(A1)의 첫 회기와 각 중재기의 마지막 회기에 시행하였다. 결과 : 연구결과 SPEM과 NMV를 단일 또는 결합하여 적용하였을 때 편측무시의 지필검사(선 나누기 검사와 벨 테스트)와 관찰적 검사(K-CBS와 K-A-ONE)에서 편측무시가 개선됨을 확인하였고, 특히 결합중재시에 더 효과가 좋았던 것으로 나타났다. 그리고 편측무시가 개선됨에 따라 일상생활활동의 수행(K-A-ONE)에서도 향상을 보였는데, 편측무시 환자의 일상생활을 저해하는 신경행동 손상은 편측무시 뿐만 아니라 공간관계나 마비와 같은 손상 등이 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타나 다양한 신경행동 손상의 중재를 포함하는 포괄적인 재활프로그램을 계획해야함을 확인하였다. 결론 : 본 연구를 통해 SPEM과 NMV의 결합중재가 만성 뇌졸중 환자의 편측무시를 감소시키고 일상생활 활동 수행을 향상시키는데 효과적인 중재라는 것을 확인하였다.

Background: Patient-centered care has recently become highly recommended, because it can improve health outcomes more effectively than problem-oriented care. The goal attainment scale (GAS) is one of the methods used for patient-centered care. It was originally developed as an outcome measurement tool, but it can also be used as a therapeutic intervention when setting quantifiable patient-centered goals. Objects: We sought to identify the effect of setting patient-centered goals on rehabilitation outcomes in patients with subacute stoke using GAS. Methods: Overall, 46 subjects with subacute stroke were divided into experimental (n1=23) and control (n2=23) groups. Subjects in both groups attended physical therapy sessions five times a week for four weeks. Those in the experimental group set goals using goal-attainment scaling. The mobility of each subject was evaluated using the Rivermead mobility index (RMI); daily-living activities, using the K-modified Barthel index (K-MBI); participation, using the Hopkins rehabilitation-engagement rating scale (HRERS); satisfaction, using the patient-satisfaction scale (PSS). Results: Subjects in the experimental group experienced more significant increases in RMI, HRERS, and PSS than those in the control group (p<.05, p<.05 and p<.01, respectively). After four weeks, GAS scores of the experimental group had increased more significantly than those of baseline (p<.01). Conclusion: Setting patient-centered goals is effective in improving the mobility and satisfaction of patients with subacute stoke. Setting patient-centered goals needs to be performed more frequently in clinical settings.

목적 : 본 연구는 일상생활활동에 대해 환자의 능력과 보호자의 인식을 비교해봄으로써 뇌졸중 환자가 점 차 독립적인 생활을 수행하도록 하기 위한 효율적인 재활중재가 필요함을 강조하고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 부산, 대구, 거제에서 재활치료 중인 뇌졸중 환자 및 보호자 각각 95명을 대상으로 한글판 수 정바델지수(Korea Modified Barthel Index; K-MBI)를 이용하여 일상생활활동 평가를 실시하였다. 환 자의 능력에 대해 연구자가 직접 관찰하고, 보호자의 인식에 대해 보호자가 충분한 설명을 들은 후 문서 에 기입하도록 하였다. 환자의 능력과 보호자의 인식 비교를 위해 독립표본 t-test를 사용하였다. 결과 : 일상생활활동에 대해 환자의 능력과 보호자의 인식을 비교해본 결과 보호자가 인식하는 것보다 환 자의 능력이 더 좋은 경우 환자의 능력은 78.65±14.55점, 보호자의 인식은 70.89±15.35점으로 유의 하게 나타났고(p<.05), 보호자가 인식하는 것보다 환자의 능력이 더 좋지 않은 경우에도 환자의 능력은 69.63±9.82점, 보호자의 인식은 76.11±10.72점으로 유의하게 나타났다(p<.05). 결론 : 연구결과 환자의 일상생활활동 능력과 보호자가 생각하는 환자의 일상생활활동 능력 간에 차이가 있었다. 따라서 후속 연구에서는 환자의 독립성을 향상시킬 수 있는 구체적 방안에 관한 연구가 필요할 것이다.

Robot-assisted rehabilitation therapy has been used to increase physical function in post-stroke patients. The aim of this meta-analysis was to identify whether robot-assisted gait training can improve patients’ functional abilities. A comprehensive search was performed of PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), Academic Search Premier (ASP), ScienceDirect, Korean Studies Information Service System (KISS), Research Information Sharing Service (RISS), Korea National Library, and the Korean Medical Database up to April, 2014. Fifteen eligible studies researched the effects of robot-assisted gait training to a control group. All outcome measures were classified by International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) domains (body function and structures, activity, and participation) and were pooled for calculating the effect size. The overall effect size of the robot-assisted gait training was .356 [95% confidence interval (CI): .186∼.526]. When the effect was compared by the type of electromechanical robot, Gait Trainer (GT) (.471, 95% CI: .320∼.621) showed more effective than Lokomat (.169, 95% CI: .063∼.275). In addition, acute stroke patients showed more improvement than others. Although robot-assisted gait training may improve function, but there is no scientific evidence about the appropriate treatment time for one session or the appropriate duration of treatment. Additional researchers are needed to include more well-designed trials in order to resolve these uncertainties.

The purpose of this study was to find out an inspiratory muscles training program’s therapeutic effects on stroke patients’respiratory function. For the purpose, this study targeted 20 stroke patients being hospitalized in K hospital in Daegu, and diveded the patients into the both groups of Inspiratory muscle training(IMT) group and control group, randomization. The 10 patients in the IMT group was applied the inspiratory muscles training. The control group was composed of other 10 patients. IMT group was given a inspiratory muscle training program for 30 minutes per times, 5 times a week for 6 weeks. The investigator measured the patients’respiratory function compared changes in the function and ability before and after the IMT. The results of this study are as follows. Investigating the inspiratory muscle training group’s lung functions, there appeared some significant differences in the tests the FVC(Forced vital capacity), FEV1(Forced expired volume in one second) before and after the training(p<.05), but the control group had no significant in the same tests before and after(p<.05). The differences in the both groups after depending the inspiratory muscles training were significantly found in the tests of FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC(p<.05). The maximum inspiratory pressure showed some significant differences in the inspiratory muscle training group(p<.05), but didn't show any significant difference in the control group(p>.05). Conclusionally, it will be judged that the inspiratory muscles training program will improve stroke patients’respiratory function, and it is considered that will move up stroke patients’gait and body function.

This study examines changes in walking ability among patients with stroke after applying dual-task training under the condition of visual control and unstable supporting ground; the purpose is to provide reference data for selecting intervention methods that enhance the walking ability of patients with stroke. Among the patients with stroke who received rehabilitation treatment(at Rehabilitation Hospital B in Gyeonggi, South Korea from May 2014 to July 2014), 29 patients were selected as research subjects; all of them understood the purpose and contents of this research and agreed to participate in the experiment. The research subjects were divided into a visual control and unstable supporting ground dual-task(VUDT) group(10 patients), a visual control dual-task(VDT) group(10 patients), and an unstable supporting ground dual-task(UDT) group(9 patients); all of the subjects received 30-minute trainings, three times a week for a total of four weeks. A Timed-Up-and-Go(TUG) test was performed to investigate the change of walking function among the subjects, and a 10m walking test was conducted to measure their walking speed. According to the study results, all three groups showed significant differences after dual-task training; the dual-task training group under the condition of visual control and unstable supporting ground showed the most prominent change. This study confirmed that dual-task training using visual control and unstable supporting ground has a positive impact on the walking ability of patients with stroke. Through the study results, we found that implementing dual-task training under the condition of visual control and unstable supporting ground can more effectively improve the walking ability of patients with stroke, rather than performing visual control dual-task training or unstable supporting ground dual-task training only.

This study evaluated and compared the effectiveness on upper motor extremity function between proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation which has been frequently used in clinical practice, and action observation training in terms of improving upper motor extremity function. A study with a single-subject design (A-B-C-A') was conducted with a patient who was diagnosed with left hemiplegia. A repeated-measure analysis was conducted to assess results of the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT), Box and Block Test (BBT), and grip and pinch strength test performed daily in the study for 4 weeks. The results of the analysis indicated that the WMFT score, BBT score, grip strength, and pinch strength were improved from 29.60 to 39 (24.10%), from 1.67 to 4.93 each (EA) (66.22%), from 2.06 to 2.66 libras (lbs) (22.61%), and from 1.57 to 1.93 lbs (18.94%), respectively, from the baseline period to treatment period B. The values were improved from 29.60 to 42.20 (29.86%), from 1.67 to 7 EA (76.21%), from 2.06 to 3.47 lbs (40.57%), and from 1.57 to 1.67 lbs (6.12%), respectively, from the baseline period to treatment period C. From treatment period B to treatment period C, the WMFT score, BBT score, and grip strength were improved from 39 to 42.20 (7.58%), from 4.93 to 7 EA (29.56%), and from 2.66 to 3.47 lbs (23.20%), respectively, but pinch strength was decreased from 1.93 to 1.67 lbs (15.83%). In conclusion, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and action observation training both have positive effects on upper extremity motor function. However, we suggest that the posttreatment effect of action observation training was better than that of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.

목적 : 본 연구는 성인 뇌졸중 환자를 대상으로 한 국내 강제유도운동치료 논문들의 중재방법과 평가방법을 Occupatioanal Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process 2nd를 기초하여 분석하였다. 연구방법 : Research Information Sharing Service에서 “강제유도운동치료”를 검색해 총 19편을 선정하였으며, 이 중 작업치료사가 저자로 참여한 논문은 11편이었다. 결과 : 전체 논문들에서 환측상지운동을 사용한 빈도는 84.2%로 이 중재방법이 가장 많이 쓰였으며, 일상생활훈련을 사용한 빈도는 52.6%였다. 평가도구로서는 Motor Activity Log을 57.9%로 가장 많이 사용했다. 결론 : 중재방법에 있어서 전체연구에서는 보다 신체적인 중재방법으로 접근하는 반면 작업치료사들이 참여한 연구는 목적 있는 활동(purposeful activities)인 일상생활훈련을 더 강조함을 보여주었으며, 평가방법에서는 전체 연구는 움직임 과 관련한 신체 기능(body functions)에 집중한 반면 작업치료가 참여한 논문에서는 타 분야에 비해 중재결과(outcome) 를 평가하는 것에 더 관심을 가짐을 보여주었다.

목적 : 본 연구는 뇌졸중환자에서 촉각 탐색 방식과 뇌 병변부위에 따라서 뇌파활동에 영향을 미치는지 알아보는 것이다. 연구방법 : 연구대상자는 2012년 3월부터 2012년 6월까지 편마비 뇌졸중환자 21명과 정상인 23명이었다. 뇌파의 측정조건은 촉각탐색이 없는 안정 시 측정되는 안정뇌파, 수동으로 촉각 탐색 시 측정되는 수동뇌파, 능동으로 촉각 탐색시 측정되는 능동뇌파였다. 대상자를 병변부위에 따라 세 집단(오른편마비군, 왼편마비군, 정상군)으로 나누어 뇌파측정조건별 알파리듬, 중간베타리듬의 상대파워 값을 산출하였다. 각 조건, 집단 및 상호작용이 뇌파리듬에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해 다요인 분산분석을 실시하였다. 결과 : 뇌파활동에 미치는 영향은 세 측정조건과 세 집단에 따라 차이가 있었다. 측정조건인 촉각 탐색 방법에서는 안정과 능동조건보다 수동조건에서 알파리듬의 상대파워 값이 낮았다. 뇌 병변 부위별 집단에 따라서는 왼편마비환자에 비해 오른편마비환자와 정상군의 베타리듬 상대파워 값이 높았다. 뇌파리듬에 각 조건과 집단의 상호작용 효과는 없었다. 결론 : 뇌졸중환자의 촉각 탐색 방법과 뇌 병변 부위에 따라 뇌파활동에 영향을 미칠 수 있음을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 작업치료 시 촉각을 인식하는데 영향 요인인 탐색방식과 대상의 병변부위를 고려하여 과제를 제공해야 하며, 이를 적용하기 위한 신경 생리적 측면의 근거를 제시했다는데 의미가 있다고 하겠다.

This meta-analysis investigated the effects on arm motor impairment, arm motor function and disability, and psychological aspects of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) for upper extremity hemiparesis following stroke, based on Korean studies. A comprehensive search of the complete Korean studies information service system (KISS), Research Information Sharing Service (RISS), Korea National Library, and the Korean Medical Database to September 2011 was conducted. Eleven eligible controlled clinical trials compared CIMT to a control group or an alternative treatment. All outcome measures of arm motor impairment, arm motor function and disability, and psychological aspects were pooled for calculating effect size. The overall effect size of CIMT was .700 (95% confidence interval=.482~.918). The CIMT programs showed large effect on the aspect of arm motor function and disability (the effect size is .920) and the psychological aspect (the effect size is .946). The effect of CIMT on arm motor impairment was moderate (the effect size is .588). These results show that CIMT may improve upper extremity motor impairment, function and disability, and psychological aspects following stroke. However, these results were based on a small number of studies, and not all of them were randomized control trials. Additional research is needed to include larger well-designed trials to resolve these uncertainties.

목적 : 본 연구는 뇌졸중으로 인한 연하장애 환자를 대상으로 흑후추 기름(Black Pepper Oil: BPO)을 이용한 후각 자극이 연하기능 회복에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구 방법 : 뇌졸중 후 연하장애를 가진 환자 20명을 대상으로 BPO 후각자극을 이용한 연하장애 치료 중재를 적용하 는 실험군과 증류수 후각자극을 이용한 연하장애 치료 중재를 적용하는 대조군으로 각각 10명씩 나누었다. 6주에 걸친 치료 중재 전·후의 연하기능을 비교하기 위해 기능적 연하장애 척도를 이용하였다. 결과 : BPO 후각자극을 이용한 연하장애 치료 후 유의한 연하기능의 향상을 보였고(p<.05), 항목별 변화는 삼킴반 사 지연, 후두상승과 후두덮개 폐쇄, 후두계곡의 잔여물, 인두 통과 시간 항목에서 유의한 연하기능의 향상을 보였 다(p<.05). 결론 : BPO 후각자극을 이용한 연하장애 치료가 뇌졸중으로 인한 연하장애 환자의 연하기능을 호전시킨다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 BPO 후각자극을 이용한 연하장애 치료는 연하장애 치료의 새로운 방법으로 사용이 간단하 고 비용이 저렴하여 작업치료 임상에서 유용하게 적용될 수 있을 것이라 생각된다.

목적 : 본 연구의 목적은 문항반응이론에 기초한 라쉬모형을 적용하여 뇌졸중 외래환자의 일상생활수행 평가도구를 개발하는 것이다. 연구방법 : 연구 대상자는 뇌졸중 외래환자로 169명이었다. 조사방법은 사전연구에서 항목의 중요도로 수집된 23개의 일상생활수행 평가항목으로 구성된 설문지를 사용하였다. 조사자료는 전국 18개 재활기관에서 작업치료사가 평가한 결과를 수집하여 Winsteps 프로그램으로 라쉬분석을 하였다. 결과 : 7개 항목이 부적합한 항목으로 판정되었으며, 16개 항목이 적절한 항목으로 채택되었다. 뇌졸중 외래환자의 일상생활 수행능력은 -6.32~6.23 로짓으로 표시할 수 있으며, 표준화점수로 표시하기 위한 변환식은 "점수=(로짓점수+6.32)/(6.32+6.23)100" 이었다. 일상생활 수행능력을 평가하기위한 항목을 난이도 순서에 따라 배열하였다. 가장 어려운 항목은 보행영역의 '계단 오르내리기' 항목이었으며, 가장 쉬운 항목은 식사하기 영역의 '음료 마시기’항목이었다. 결론 : 라쉬분석을 이용하여 개발된 뇌졸중 외래환자의 일상생활수행 평가도구는 신뢰도와 타당도가 입증된 객관적인 도구이다.

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．

Objective: The purpose of this case study was to describe the treatment of a stoke patient with dysphagia. Method: The subject was an adult stroke patient with dysphagia. She was evaluated on the Functional Dysphagia Scale employing videofluoroscopic method. Swallowing task was swallowing of a thick fluid (5 cc) on oral intake. The treatments in this case study included active postural control activities, strengthening of facial muscles, facial and oral cavity massage, jaw and tongue mobilization, respiratory activities, icing and feeding training once a day. Results: A total score of functional dysphagia scale decreased from 95 to 60 and 23 consecutively. Conclusion: In this particular case study, the swallowing function in the stroke patient with dysphagia improved through occupational therapy intervention.

This study was to investigate the effects of a functional electrical stimulation (FES) on temporal parameters (stride length, step width and cadence) of gait patterns in a patient with right hemiparesis. A single-subject reversal (ABAB) design was used. The subject was a 25-year-old male who had foot drop and circumduction gait pattern. An ink foot-print method was used to assess the temporal parameters of gait between the baseline phase and the intervention phase. FES was applied at 8 m walkway, three times a week for 5 weeks. The results showed that stride length was increased by 4.04 cm and that step width was decreased by 3.93 cm in the intervention phase. There was no difference in cadence between the baseline phase and intervention phase.