Effects of Task-oriented Training by Wearing Weighted Vest on the Self-esteem and Activities of Daily Living for Children with Down’s Syndrome: Single System Design

Abstract Background This study was to investigate the frequency of self-reported dizziness symptom in cases with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) and the severity of dizziness, if any, by using various scales. The frequency and severity of the self-reported dizziness symptom of CCHF patients, level of disability caused by dizziness, and to what extent vestibular symptoms affected activities of daily living were assessed by various scales. The frequency and severity of the self-reported dizziness symptom of CCHF patients, level of disability caused by dizziness, and to what extent vestibular symptoms affected activities of daily living were assessed by various scales. Results The frequency of dizziness in CCHF cases included in the study was 11.11% and all the cases were involved in the mild category in terms of disease severity. When the results of the scales applied to all of the cases were evaluated in general, it was seen that there was no vertigo or dizziness. Conclusion According to the results of the present study, we consider that multicenter studies with large series investigating pathophysiological mechanisms underlying these clinical symptoms are needed in order to evaluate dizziness symptom and to make definitive interpretations in CCHF disease.

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An Impact of Action-Observation Training and Task-Oriented Training on Activities of Daily Living of Stroke Patients

Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine ◽

10.15268/ksim.2013.1.3.019 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 19-28 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Younghwa Gu ◽

Bora Kim

Keyword(s):

Activities Of Daily Living ◽

Daily Living ◽

Action Observation ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Task Oriented ◽

Observation Training ◽

And Task

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Determining the Effects of a Horticultural Therapy Program for Improving the Upper Limb Function and Balance Ability of Stroke Patients

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci12639-17 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 53 (1) ◽

pp. 110-119 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A-Young Lee ◽

Sin-Ae Park ◽

Hye-Gyeong Park ◽

Ki-Cheol Son

Keyword(s):

Activities Of Daily Living ◽

Upper Limb ◽

Daily Living ◽

Control Group ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Horticultural Therapy ◽

Limb Function ◽

Rehabilitation Hospital ◽

Upper Limb Function ◽

Task Oriented

The objective of this study was to assess the physical and psychological effects of an 18-session horticultural therapy (HT) program based on task-oriented training in stroke patients and investigate patient satisfaction. The HT program consisted of horticultural activities including the motions such as reaching–grasping, squatting, stepping, and stooping. A total of 31 stroke inpatients (16 males, 15 females) at B rehabilitation hospital in Seongnam, South Korea, participated in this study. Fourteen stroke patients participated in a thrice weekly HT program (6 weeks, ≈60 minutes per session) between Aug. and Sept. 2016, whereas another 17 stoke patients comprised the control group. At the completion of the 18-session HT program, upper limb function [manual function test (MFT)], grip strength (hydraulic hand dynamometer), pinch force (hydraulic pinch gauge), fine motor skills (9-hole pegboard), balance [Berg Balance Scale (BBS)], and activities of daily living (Modified Barthel Index) were evaluated in both groups. In addition, depression [The Korean version of the short form of Geriatric Depression Scales (SGDS-K)], rehabilitation stress (Rehabilitation Stress Scales), rehabilitation motivation (Rehabilitation Motivation Scales), and fall efficacy (The Korean version of the Falls Efficacy Scale) were evaluated. Stroke patients in the HT group showed significantly improved upper limb function, hand force, balance, fall efficacy, activities of daily living, and decreased depression (P < 0.05). By contrast, no significant change was noted in the control group. In addition, 85.7% of the stroke patients in the HT group reported being very satisfied or satisfied with the HT program. In conclusion, the HT program based on task-oriented training improved the patients’ physical and psychological function after stroke rehabilitation. These study results suggest that implementing an HT program in a rehabilitation hospital will effectively contribute to functional recovery after stroke.

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