뇌졸중 환자의 아탈구에 기능적 전기 자극치료 적용 시 상지기능과 삶의 질의 변화에 관한 연구

The effects of subluxation functional electrical stimulation on upper extremity function, quality of life of stroke patients

Objective: To determine the effects of subluxation functional electrical stimulation(FES) on the upper extremity function and quality of life of stroke patients. Method: Tools used for analysis were Manual function test (MFT) and WHOQOL-BREFF to assess the quality of life. Research was conducted on 40 stroke patients, who were divided into 2 groups of 20 people each - FES group and pain control group respectively. Upper limbs treatment was conducted for 30minutes, once a day, 5 days a week, over 8 weeks on both groups. FES group undertook functional electrical stimulation, and pain control group undertook pain therapy for 30 minutes each. Results: MFT before and after the experiment did not show a significant difference between the groups. In the case of quality of life, there was a significant difference(p<.05) between the 2 groups for overall quality of life and environment criteria. Conclusion: The results of this study will prove useful in treating subluxation of stroke patients with functional electrical stimulation(FES).