| Objective: To explore the effects of upper limb motion feedback training on upper limb motor function and activities of daily living (ADL) ability in hemiplegic patients. Methods: Fifty-two cases of hemiplegia after stroke were randomized into observation group and control group, 26 cases in each. The control group was given general occupational therapy training besides routine rehabilitation training, and observation group was subjected to occupational therapy training of upper limb motion feedback besides routine rehabilitation training. The active range of motion (AROM), modified Barthel index (MBI), Fugl-Meyer motor assessment scale (FMA) and simple test for evaluating hand function (STEF) were assessed in two groups before and after treatment. Results: After treatment, both groups showed significant improvements in AROM, STEF, FMA and MBI as compared with those before treatment (P<0.05). The observation group was improved more significantly than the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: After 5-month treatment, occupational therapy of upper limb motion feedback could obviously improve the motor function of upper limb and hand, and ADL ability in hemiplegic patients. |
