The purpose of the study was to investigate the immediate effects of negative pressure soft tissue therapy on muscle tone, muscle stiffness and balance in patients with stroke. In total, 20 patients with stroke and assigned to the negative pressure soft tissue therapy group (NPST, n=10) or, placebo-negative pressure soft tissue therapy group(Placebo-NPST, n=10). Both groups underwent NPST or placebo-NPST once a day during the experimental period. MyotonPRO was used to assess the parameters for muscle tone and stiffness. Biorescue was used to assess the parameters for balance. Each group showed improvements in muscle tone, muscle stiffness, and balance ability (p<.05). Especially, Muscle tone, muscle stiffness, and anterior length in the limit of stability were the significant improvement on NPST group (p<.05). The results of the study suggest that the NPST is effective in improving muscle tone, muscle stiffness, and balance ability in patients with stroke.

The objective of this study was to investigate the dynamic neural mobilization program on the changes in muscle activity and nerve conduction velocity (NVC) in stroke patients. The participants were sampled and randomly divided into experimental group I (n=12) who underwent arm neural mobilization and experimental group II (n=13) who underwent arm dynamic neural mobilization. As the pretest, peripheral NVC of the radial, median, and ulnar nerves were measured using the Viking Quest; the biceps brachii, brachioradialis, flexor carpi radialis, and extensor carpi radialis activities were measured with sEMG. Each intervention program consisted of 10 trials per set and three sets per session. The intervention programs were performed once daily for four weeks (four days/week). Posttest measurements were taken equally as the pretest measurements. Significant differences in peripheral NVC in all sections of the radial and median nerves and wristbelow elbow and below elbow-above elbow areas of the ulnar nerve, as well as in muscle activity of all muscles except the biceps brachii. These findings indicate that dynamic neural mobilization was effective in increasing peripheral NVC and altering the muscle activity.

목적 : 본 연구는 뇌졸중 환자에게 적용한 연하재활치료를 체계적으로 분석한 논문이다. 연하재활치료에 영향을 주는 요소들을 살펴보고, 연하장애 증상과 치료의 효과에 따른 연하재활치료 방법을 제시하였다. 이를 통하여 환자의 특성에 맞는 효과적인 치료 방법을 선택할 수 있도록 근거 자료를 제공하고자 한다. 연구방법 : PRISMA(Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) 체크리스트 및 흐름도를 이용하여 체계적 고찰을 시행하였다. 데이터베이스는 PubMed, Medline Complete(EBSCOhost), 국회도서관(national assembly library of Korea)을 이용하였다. 연구에 사용된 문헌의 수는 총 18편이었고, 문헌의 질을 평가하기 위하여 PEDro scale(Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale)을 사용하였다. 문헌에서 사용한 연하재활치료들은 치료의 효과와 연하장애 증상에 따라 각각 분류하였다. 결과 : 분석된 논문에서 병변 부위는 대뇌반구와 뇌간 부위가 혼합된 연구 10편, 대뇌피질 부위 연구는 6편, 뇌간 부위 연구는 1편이었고, 병변 부위가 기록되지 않은 연구가 1편이었다. 발병 시기는 급성과 만성이 혼합된 연구 13편, 3개월 미만의 급성기 환자를 대상으로 한 연구 3편, 3개월 이상의 만성기 환자를 대상으로 한 연구 1편이었고, 발병 시기가 기록되지 않은 연구가 1편이었다. 총 14가지의 치료방법 중 인두기에 효과를 보인 치료가 14건, 구강기에 효과를 보인 치료와 식이 단계에 효과를 보인 치료가 각각 1건이었다. 연하장애의 임상 증상에 따라 치료방법을 분류하였다. 가장 많은 치료방법이 적용된 증상은 구강인두 기능저하로 총 7가지의 치료 방법이 제시되었다. 설골과 후두의 앞-위쪽 움직임 저하는 6가지, 흡인과 침습은 4가지, 삼킴반사 지연은 3가지, 혀의 근력 약화, 후두개 잔여물, 음식덩이의 인두 통과시간 지연, 그리고 삼킬 때의 통증은 각각 1가지의 치료 방법이 제시되었다. 결론 : 본 연구는 작업치료사들이 뇌졸중 환자의 연하장애 증상에 따라 다양한 치료방법을 적용시킴으로써 효율적인 연하재활치료를 제공하는데 도움을 줄 수 있을 것이다.

목적 : 본 연구는 지역사회에 거주하는 뇌졸중 환자의 건강 관련 요인을 Geyh 등(2004)이 개발한 포괄적 ICF(International Classification of Functioning, disability and health) 핵심 지표로 확인하여 웰니스에 영향을 미치는 요인을 파악하고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 지역사회에 거주하는 뇌졸중 환자 157명을 대상으로 총 21주간에 걸쳐 자료를 수집하였다. 대상자의 건강 관련 요인은 포괄적 ICF 핵심 지표(comprehensive ICF core set for stroke)를 사용하여 평가하였고, 웰니스는 한국형 웰니스 생활양식 측정(Korean Wellness Life Style Scale; KWLISS)을 통해 측정하였다. 수집된 자료 중 대상자 선정 기준에 부적합한 21명을 제외한 136명을 최종 분석하였다. 결과 : 웰니스에 영향을 미치는 변인들의 상관관계를 분석한 결과 환경 요인(p<.05)에서 정적인 상관관계가 나타났다. 최종적으로 지역사회 거주하는 뇌졸중 환자의 건강 관련 요인 중 환경(p<.01), 신체 구조(p<.05)가 웰니스를 52% 설명하는 것으로 분석되었다. 결론 : 지역사회에 거주하는 뇌졸중 환자의 건강 관련 요인 중 환경 요인이 웰니스에 영향을 미치는 주요변인으로 분석되었다. 향후 웰니스 지수를 높이기 위한 작업치료 중재 접근 시 환경 요인을 고려해야 할 것이다. 더 나아가 작업 수행을 지지하는 지역사회 자원을 확인하고, 이를 뇌졸중 환자들의 삶에 적용할 수 있는 작업치료 접근이 필요하겠다.

목적 : 본 연구는 뇌졸중 환자의 수면의 질과 우울정도가 삶의 질에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 대전 소재 재활병원에 입원 또는 통원치료 중인 뇌졸중 환자 155명을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 일반적 특성은 백분율과 빈도분석으로 확인하였고, 수면의 질, 우울정도, 삶의 질은 기술통계와 일원배치분산분석을 통해 특성에 따른 차이를 확인하였다. 그리고 우울과 수면장애 유무에 따라 그룹으로 나누어 t검정을 시행하였다. 또한 삶의 질에 대한 잠재적인 변인들과의 상관관계를 분석하고, 회귀분석을 통해 삶의 질에 영향을 주는 요소들의 인과관계를 분석하였다. 결과 : 수면의 질, 우울정도, 삶의 질의 상관성을 확인하였고, 변수 간 인과성을 확인하기 위한 위계적 다중회귀분석 결과, 모형1에서는 성별과 치료형태(R ²=.15), 모형 2에서는 치료형태와 우울정도(R ²=.33), 모형3에서는 성별, 우울정도, 불면, 수면의 질(R ²=.37)이 유의한 요소들로 삶에 질에 대한 설명력을 보였다. 결론 : 뇌졸중 환자의 수면의 질, 우울정도, 삶의 질에 대한 요인 간의 상관성과 유의한 인과관계를 확인하였다. 본 연구의 결과는 뇌졸중 환자의 삶의 질 향상을 위한 신체적, 정신적, 심리사회적 요인 등이 포함 된 중재자료 개발에 기초자료로 사용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

Background: Stroke patients show abnormal walking patterns due to brain injury. In order to have the desired walking pattern, appropriate stimulation is required to activate the central pattern generator. For this reason, our study performed treadmill ambulatory training with rhythmic auditory stimulation. However we did not consider the influence of visual feedback. Objects: The purpose of this study was to compare the gait abilities in chronic stroke patients following either treadmill walking training with rhythmic auditory stimulation and visual feedback (TRASVF) or treadmill walking training with rhythmic auditory stimulation (TRAS) alone. Methods: Twenty-one stroke patients were divided into two groups: A TRASVF group (10 subjects) and a TRAS group (11 subjects). They received 30 minutes of neuro-developmental therapy (NDT) and walking training for 30 minutes, five times a week for three weeks. Temporal and spatial gait parameters were measured before and after the training period. The Biodex gait trainer treadmill system measured gait parameters. Results: After the training periods, the TRASVF group showed a significant improvement in walking speed, the step length of the affected limb, and time on each foot of the affected limb when compared to the TRAS group (p<.05). Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the treadmill walking training with rhythmic auditory stimulation and visual feedback improved individual gait ability more than the treadmill walking training with rhythmic auditory stimulation alone. Therefore, visual feedback should be considered along with rhythmic auditory stimulation training.

Background: Hemispatial neglect is defined as the failure to attend, report, respond, or orient toward meaningful stimuli provided in the contralateral side of a brain lesion. Objects: This study was conducted to find out the effect of dynamic trunk equilibirum exercise for stroke patients with hemi-spatial neglect. Methods: This study included 21 stroke subjects, randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control group. The exercise program consisted of 5 sessions of 20 minutes per week during 4 weeks. The line-bisection test, the Albert test, the balance function score, the Berg balance scale, the postural assessment scale for stroke and the modified Barthel index were measured before and after training. All data were analyzed using SPSS 12.0 for Windows. Between-group and within-group comparison was analyzed by using Independent t-test and Paired t-test respectively. Results: The results of study were as follows: There were significant differences between before and after intervention in both group (p<.05). There were significant differences in the line-bisection test, Albert test, balance function score, Berg balance scale, postural assessment scale for stroke and modified Barthel index between the experimental group and the control group (p<.05). Conclusion: Dynamic trunk equilibrium exercise had a positive effect on patients’ neglect, balance ability and activities of daily living. Further studies are required to generalize the results of this study.

Background: After a stroke, the patient may have abnormal muscle tone due to abnormal alignment. Physical therapists have used stretching, neural mobilization other methods to treat patients after stroke. In addition, joint mobilization is also used to stimulation in pathway of cervical segmental region and to normal cervical spine alignment. Objects: The purpose of this study was to determine whether Maitland cervical spine mobilization has an immediate effect on muscle tone and stiffness of upper extremity. Methods: Thirty subjects were divided into a experimental group (n1=10), a placebo group (n2=10), and a control group (n3=10). The Maitland cervical spine mobilization was applied in the supine position. Immediately after the intervention, muscle tone and stiffness of biceps brachii, brachioradialis, deltoid, and pectoralis major were measured using Myoton®PRO. In the placebo group, sham mobilization was applied to the fifth and sixth cervical vertebra, and the control group was instructed to control breathing. Results: In the experimental group, significant differences were found in muscle tone and stiffness of biceps brachii and brachioradialis in comparison with the affected side and the non-affected side before the intervention (p<.05), whereas there was no significant difference after the intervention (p>.05). Muscle tone of biceps brachii on the non-affected side and pectoralis major on the affected side was significantly decreased before and after the intervention (p<.05). The placebo and control group showed no changes on the non-affected and affected side, and no significant differences were detected before and after the intervention. All the groups revealed no significant differences in muscle tone and stiffness of upper extremity before and after the intervention. Conclusion: This study suggests that the application of Maitland cervical spine mobilization enhanced muscle tone of upper extremity on the involved side symmetrically, and influenced a decrease in muscle tone

목적 : 본 연구는 한국형 지역사회 통합 설문지(Korean version of Community Integration Questionnaire; K-CIQ)를 개발하고, K-CIQ의 타당도 및 신뢰도를 검증하고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 대상자는 총 300명으로 뇌졸중 환자 200명과 일반인 100명이었다. 한국형 지역사회 통합 설문지의 타당도 및 신뢰도 검증을 위해 내용타당도, 판별타당도, 수렴타당도, 구성타당도의 4가지 타당도 검증과 내적일치도, 검사-재검사 신뢰도 검증을 실시하였다. 결과 : 내용타당도 결과 문항 이해도 검증에서 15문항 모두 4점대의 점수를 보였으며, 내용 타당도 지수값이 .96으로 나타났다. 판별타당도 검증 결과 뇌졸중 환자와 일반인의 K-CIQ 총점 및 각 영역별 점수의 평균에서 집단 간의 유의한 차이를 확인하였다(p<.01). 수렴타당도 검증 결과 K-CIQ와 SF-36의 상관관계가 .197로 다소 낮았지만 통계적으로 유의한 양의 상관관계를 보였다(p<.01)으며, 구성타당도 검증 결과 4개의 요인이 추출되었다. 신뢰도 연구 결과, 내적일치도 값은 .712로 높은 수준의 신뢰도를 보였다. 검사-재검사 신뢰도 결과 모든 영역에서 통계적으로 유의한 상관관계를 보였다(p<.01). 결론 : 본 연구를 통해 뇌졸중 환자의 지역사회 통합의 정도 확인 및 재활의 결과 측정을 위한 K-CIQ의 타당도와 신뢰도를 수립하였다. 이러한 결과를 토대로 K-CIQ가 국내의 다양한 재활 중재의 결과 측정 및 연구의 기초자료로 활용되고, 사회적 독립성과 지역사회 참여의 정도를 측정하기 위한 유용한 도구로 사용되기를 기대한다.

Background: The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) scale have been used to assess balance function in patients with chronic stroke. These clinical balance scales provide information about potential risk factors for falls. Objects: The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence of and risk factors of falls and compare the predictive values of the BBS and FAB scale relative to fall risk in patients with stroke through receiver operating characteristic analysis. Methods: Sixty-three patients with stroke (faller=34, non-faller=29) who could walk independently for 10 meters participated in this study. The BBS and FAB scale were administered. Then, we verified the cut-off score, sensitivity, specificity, and the area of under the curve. Results: In this study, the BBS and FAB scale did not predict fall risk in patients with stroke in the receiver operator characteristic curve analysis. A cut-off score of 37.5 points provided sensitivity of .47 and specificity of .35 on the BBS, and a cut-off score of 20.5 points provided sensitivity of .44 and specificity of .45 on the FAB scale. Conclusion: The BBS and FAB scale were not useful screening tools for predicting fall risk in patients with stroke in this study, but tho

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.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of foot position adjuster on body alignment and weight loads in chronic stroke patients. The subjects were 15 chronic stroke patients who were admitted to KHospital in Daegu, South Korea. The study compared the body alignment and weight load changes on flat ground with the foot position adjuster using Foot scan and Dartfish video analysis software. In the results of this study, posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) alignment decreased significantly after use of the foot position adjuster and center pressure was significantly increased after use of the foot position adjuster. This study suggests that foot position adjuster influences body alignment and weight distribution.

Background: Light touch cue is a sensory input that could potentially help in the control of posture. The immediate stimulatory effect of light touch cues using a cane during gait is associated with postural stability. This strategy can help post-stroke individuals regain their ability to perform the sit-to-stand (STS) transfer safely. Objects: The effects of light grip on postural control during the STS transfer in post-stroke subjects were investigated. Methods: Eleven participants (6 men, 5 women) with hemiplegia due to stroke were recruited in the study. The subjects with hemiparesis performed STS transfer in three randomly assigned conditions (1) without a cane (2) light grip with a cane (3) strong grip with a cane. Results: The difference in weight-bearing distribution between the left and right feet, when the subjects were instructed to stand up, was 52.73±2.13% without a cane, 42.75±3.26% with a strong grip, and 43.00±2.55% with a light grip (p<.05). The rate of rise in force indicates the peak power provided by subjects during their STS transfers. The rate of rise in force was statistically significantly lower without a cane than that with a light grip or a strong grip (p<.05). The subjects’ centers of pressure sway on the mediolateral side during STS transfers statistically significantly declined with a light grip or a strong grip when compared to those without a cane (p<.05). Conclusion: When the subjects with hemiparesis used a cane during STS transfers, their duration, center of pressure sway, and difference in weight-bearing distribution were all reduced. The subjects also exhibited similar results during STS transfers with a cane gripped lightly. This result may provide guidelines for the use of assistive devices when patients with hemiparesis practice STS transfers in clinical settings.

The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of task-oriented progressive resistance strength training and functional electrical stimulation (FES) on the gait speed and activity of daily living (ADL) in stroke patients. Twenty one patients diagnosed with stroke were randomly divided into 3 groups: the task-oriented progressive resistance strength training group (TPRSTG, n=7), the task-oriented progressive resistance strength training with FES group (TPRSTFESG, n=7), and the control group (CG, n=7). The length of intervention for each session in all groups was 30 minutes, and was performed once a day, 5 times a week, for a total of 6 weeks. The gait speed was measured using 10m walking velocity Test (10MWT) and the ADL was measured using the functional independence measure (FIM). TPRSTFESG demonstrated the most statistically significant lapse in 10MWT (p<.05). While post-intervention analysis showed a significant difference in ADL (p<.05), further analysis between each group indicated that there were no statistically significant differences between the groups post-intervention. These findings suggest that application of both task-oriented progressive resistance strength training with FES is the most effective intervention in improving gait speed.

The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of joint mobilization with respiratory muscle taping on pulmonary function and chest expansion ability in patients with chronic stroke. Thirty subjects (n=30) were randomly divided into three groups: a joint mobilization group (n=10), a respiratory muscle-taping group (n=10), and a joint mobilization with respiratory muscle-taping group (n=10). Measurements for pulmonary function and chest expansion were performed to assess its effectiveness. A spirometer was used to measure the pulmonary function, and a tape measure was used to assess the chest expansion. In the joint mobilization group, peak expiratory flow (PEF) was increased. Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), and upper and lower chest expansion were also increased. All of variables of respiratory muscle-taping group also were increased. FEV1 and FVC were significantly different between joint mobilization with respiratory muscle-taping and respiratory muscle-taping group. The results of the present study suggest that mobilization with respiratory muscle taping increase the pulmonary function and chest expansion.

Background: Patients with chronic stroke often shows decreased trunk muscle activity and trunk performance. To resolve these problems, many trunk stabilizing techniques including the abdominal drawing-in maneuver (ADIM) and the diaphragmatic breathing maneuver (DBM) are used to improve trunk muscle strength. Objects: To compare the effects of the ADIM and the DBM on abdominal muscle thickness, trunk control, and balance in patients with chronic stroke. Methods: This was a randomized controlled trial. Nineteen patients were randomly allocated to the ADIM (n1=10) and DBM (n2=9) groups. The ADIM and DBM techniques were performed three times per week for 4 weeks. The thicknesses of the transversus abdominis (TrA), internal oblique muscle, and external oblique muscles on the paretic and non-paretic sides, Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) score, and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score were used to assess changes in motor development after 4 weeks of training. Results: After the training periods, the TrA thickness on the paretic side, TIS score, and BBS score improved significantly in both groups compared to baseline (p<.05). TIS score was significantly greater in the DBM group than in the ADIM group (p<.05). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that ADIM and DBM are beneficial for improving TrA muscle thickness in the paretic side, trunk control, and balance ability. Intergroup comparison revealed that TIS score was significantly improved in the DBM group versus the ADIM group. Thus, DBM may be an effective treatment for low trunk muscle activity and performance in patients with chronic stroke.

목적 : 본 연구는 수면의 질과 통증 정도가 뇌졸중 환자의 일상생활활동 수행능력에 미치는 영향을 알아보 고자 실시하였다 연구방법 : 2016년 1월부터 2016년 5월까지 대구에 소재한 D병원에 입원하여 작업치료를 받는 100명의 뇌졸중 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 연구 디자인은 서술적, 단면조사 연구로 하였다. 대상자들의 일상생활활 동 수행능력을 알아보기 위해 한국판 수정바델지수(Korean version of Modified Barthel Index; K-MBI)를, 수면의 질을 알아보기 위해 피츠버그 수면 질 지수(Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; PSQI), 통증 정도를 알아보기 위해 숫자 척도(Numerric Rating Scale; NRS)를 사용하였다. 데이터는 기술통계, 빈도분석, 티-검정, 일원배치분산분석, 피어슨상관분석, 다중회귀분석을 사용하여 분석하였다. 결과 : 일상생활활동 수행능력과 수면의 질, 통증 정도는 유의한 상관관계를 보였다(p<.01). 통증 정도는 일상생활활동 수행능력에 유의한 영향을 미치지 않았으나, 수면의 질은 일상생활활동 수행능력에 유의하 게 영향을 미치는 요인으로 나타났다(p<.05). 결론 : 본 연구의 결과를 통하여 수면의 질과 통증 정도는 일상생활활동 수행능력과 관련성이 있으며 수면의 질이 좋지 않으면 일상생활활동 수행능력 또한 저하되는 것으로 나타났다. 그러므로 작업치료사는 뇌졸중 환자의 일상생활활동 수행능력 향상을 위해 신체적 요소뿐만 아니라 수면의 질을 향상시키고 통증을 조절 할 수 있는 중재방법도 고려하여야 할 것이다.

The purpose of this study is to identify the effects of two trunk stability exercise types on the gait factors of stroke patients. We randomly divided 24 old elderly patients with hemiplegia, who were hospitalized due to stroke, into a two groups, each with its own six-week exercise program: one that used of a dynamic trunk stability exercise using with physio-balls(n=12) and a group of one that used a static trunk stability exercise using on mats(n=12). After measuring the participants gait ability a sin a pre-test, we again measured their ability again as in a posttest after two-for both types of six-week exercise programs for each group. The analysis of the data analysis showed that both ball and mat exercise programs significantly improved the participants’ gait velocity and stride length; cadence, however, was significantly changed only by the ball exercise program. In conclusion, both types of trunk stability exercise may be useful in improving the gait ability of stroke patients, and, in particular, the former can be used as an exercise method that effectively significantly affects more various other gait factors.

목적 :본 연구는 급성기 뇌졸중 환자에서 로봇 보조 상지 훈련의 효과를 알아보고자 실시하였다.연구방법 :2015년 6월 1일부터 2015년 8월 30일까지 전북 익산 소재의 W 대학병원에 입원한 급성기 뇌졸중 환자 14명을 실험군과 대조군으로 무작위 할당하였다. 두 군 모두 전통적인 작업치료를 실시하였다. 추가적으 로 실험군에는 로봇 보조 상지 훈련을 대조군은 전통적 작업치료를 각 1일 1회 30분, 주 5회, 총 4주간 실시하였 다. 치료 중재 전·후 상지기능을 측정하기 위해 Fugl-Meyer 평가척도(Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremity; FMA-UE), 상지 기능 검사(Manual Function Test; MFT)을 사용하였고 일상생활활동 수행능 력을 평가하기 위해 한국판 수정된 바델 지수(Korean version of Modified Barthel Index; K-MBI)을 사용하였고 장악력을 평가하기 위해 Jamar dynamometer을 사용하였다.결과 :4주 치료 후 두 그룹 모두에서 중재 전·후 상지 기능, 일상생활활동 수행능력, 장악력에서 유의한 차이가 나타났으며(p<.05) 중재 후 두 그룹 간 변화량의 차이에서는 모두 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았 다(p>.05).결론 :본 연구 결과 로봇 보조 상지 훈련이 급성기 뇌줄중 환자의 상지 기능, 일상생활활동 수행력, 장악력 을 향상 시킬 수 있는 중재 방법으로 나타났다. 그러므로 로봇 보조 상지 훈련은 뇌졸중 환자의 상지 재 활에 초기부터 안정적이고 신뢰적인 장비로 표준화된 치료를 지원할 수 있는 중재 방법으로 사용될 수 있을 것이다.