The Effect of Occupation-Based Bilateral Upper Extremity Training in a Medical Setting for Stroke Patients: A Single-Blinded, Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Occupation used in occupation-based intervention requires the use of 2 naturally coordinated hands. Objective: To investigate by implementing occupation-based bilateral upper extremity training in medical setting to stroke patients and determine its effect in patients ’ bilateral upper extremity function recovery. Methods: A total of 20 patients were randomly assigned to the experimental group (occupation-based bilateral upper extremity training) or control group (task-based bilateral upper extremity training).
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research