A modified constraint induced movement therapy program with the geriatric sub acute stroke population.
Published: 2006
Language: eng
Number of pages: 113
ISBN-13: 9780494214091
Description: Constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) appears to reduce impairment and activity limitation, of the upper extremity, in the adult stroke population but few studies investigate improvement at the level of participation. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of a modified CIMT protocol on participation, activity and impairment in the geriatric sub acute stroke population. Using an interrupted time series design four older adults (mean age 82) were assessed four to five times pre and post intervention. Improvements were noted in participation, measured using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). Scores on the COPM improved significantly for all participants. Some improvements, although less reliable, also were noted at the level of impairment and activity. This work concurs with and extends previous literature by focusing on participation in an older stroke population. It has important implications for the evolution of stroke rehabilitation and for improving quality of life.
Notes: Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-03, page: 1488.

Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Toronto, 2006.

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