Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: August | Volume: 9 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 188-195
Concept of Hand-In-Hand Therapy Approach on Functional Outcome and Psychological Status in Stroke Survivors
Prathama Anil Bhosale1, Dr. G Varadharajulu2
1MPTh Student, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to be University, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Karad-415110, Satara, Maharashtra.
2Dean/ Professor/ HOD, Department of Neuro Physiotherapy Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Karad-415110.
Corresponding Author: Dr. G Varadharajulu
ABSTRACT
Background cerebrovascular accident [CVA]) is the sudden loss of neurological function caused by an interruption of the blood flow to the brain. [1] CVA also referred to as stroke is the third cause of death in the world.
Objective: To evaluate and study the concept of Hand in Hand therapy Approach on functional outcome and psychological status in stroke survivors.
Methods: Ethical clearance was obtained from Institutional Ethical Committee, KIMSDU, Karad. 35 subjects were selected and were divided into two groups. Group A: Conventional program with Functional training and Recreational activity without caregiver Group B: Conventional program with Functional training and Recreational activity with Caregiver.
Results: Statistical test was performed using paired test and unpaired test. Functional Independence Measure Scale -Post training between Group A and Group B following results were seen extremely significance(p value 0.0001) Patient health questioner 2– Post training between Group A and Group B following results were seen extremely significance(p value 0.0001) Patient health questioner 9 Post training between Group A and Group B following results were seen extremely significance(p value 0.0001) Perceived stress scale 10 Post training between Group A and Group B following results were seen extremely significance(p value 0.0001) .
Conclusion: The present study concluded that there is a significant effect of Concept of hand-in-hand therapy approach on functional outcome and psychological status in stroke survivors.
Key words: Stroke, Post stroke depression, Functional Independence Measure Scale, Patient Health Questioner 2 and 9, Perceived Stressed Scale 10.