title: Impact of task-oriented training on hand function and activities of daily living after stroke.
abstract: Purpose] We examined the improvement of hand function and activities of daily living in stroke patients after carrying out task-oriented training. [Subjects] Thirty-two patients who had been diagnosed with stroke and underwent rehabilitation therapy participated in the task-oriented training. [Methods] The participants carried out task-oriented training for 30 min per day for 4 weeks. Their hand function and activities of daily living were evaluated before and after the training. [Results] The task-oriented training had a significant impact in terms of improving hand function and activities of daily living. [Conclusion] According to the results of this study, task-oriented training resulted in improved hand function and activities of daily living in stroke patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Occupational Therapy, Hanlyo University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Chanuk
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Yoo
authors.affiliation: Department of Occupational Therapy, Kyungbuk College, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: JuHyung
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Park
keywords: Activities of daily living; Hand function; Task-oriented training