title: Effectiveness of Mirror Therapy for Subacute Stroke in Relation to Chosen Factors.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of mirror therapy (MT) combined with comprehensive treatment and to investigate the possible relationships of functional state.
  
  
  METHODS
  Prospective, controlled trial of 60 stroke inpatients.
  
  
  METHODS
  The Functional Index "Repty" (FIR) was an outcome measure to assess changes of independence in daily activities. The Frenchay Arm Test (FAT) and Motor Status Score were outcome measures to assess changes in hand function.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The analysis of pre- and posttest data indicated a significant improvement in hand function ([INCREMENT]FAT in the Mirror group p = .035, N = 30). Age factor indicated a significant change in relation to FIR outcome ([INCREMENT]FIR in the Mirror group p = .005, N = 30 and [INCREMENT]FIR in the Mirror group [left hand paresis] p = .037, N = 15).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Additional MT influenced improvement in hand function. The age is significant in terms of functional state. The older adults are likely to benefit from MT.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A positive impact of combining MT with other treatment was indicated.
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Physiotherapy, Krapkowice Health Centre, Krapkowice, Poland2 Department of Physiotherapy, Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Poland3 Institute of Physiotherapy, Public Higher Medical Professional School in Opole, Opole, Poland4 The 'Repty' Rehabilitation Centre in Tarnowskie Gory, Tarnowskie Gory, Poland.
authors.forename: Alina
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Radajewska
authors.forename: Józef
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Opara
authors.forename: Grzegorz
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Biliński
authors.forename: Antonina
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kaczorowska
authors.forename: Agnieszka
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nawrat-Szołtysik
authors.forename: Aleksandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kucińska
authors.forename: Ewelina
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lepsy
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D056228:Feedback, Sensory; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010291:Paresis / Q000628:therapy; D063868:Patient Outcome Assessment; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000592:standards*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D019145:Rehabilitation Nursing / Q000379:methods; D020521:Stroke / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*