Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between motor function assessment outcomes and ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADL) among the stroke patients. Another aim was to identify this relationship from the other factors which affects the prognosis in subacute phase. Modified Rankin Scale (MRS), Motor Assessment Scale (MAS), Motricity Index (MI) and Functional Independence Measure-motor (FIM-motor) were applied tofifty-five stroke inpatients at our stroke unit. Significantly high correlation rate was found between MAS, MI, and FIM-motor. Dependency in ADL after stroke is primarily determined by degree of motor function impairment. When the motor function level was well known in the subacute phase, the dependency level of ADL in stroke patients can be estimated.
Page(s):
189-194
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Journal of Medical Science, Volume: 5, Issue: 3, Year: 2005