ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between motor and mental status and functional status, and to determine appropriate test times. Using the Modified Motor Assessment Scale(motor status) and the Modified Barthel Index(functiona1 status), the Glasgow Coma Scale(menta1 status), we tested 9 stroke patients. 1 week. 1 month after their stroke. Three measures arereliable and valid. We used the Sperman correlation coefficient(r) and Wilcoxon signed rank test to analyze the data.MMAS scores at 1 month correlated significantly with MBI scores at 1 month(r=0.89). But GCS scores at 1 month did not correlate significantly with MBI scores at 1 month.All data of MMAS at 1 month correlated significantly with MBI scores at 1 month. But only verbal response score among GCS scores at 1 month correlated significantly with MBI scores at 1 month(r=0.86). The difference of MMAS, GCS.MBI scores between 1 week and 1 month after stroke onset were statistically significant(p(0.05).This study suggested that the mental status had more impact on functional recovery than motor status at 1 week after their stroke. Also, the motor status had more impact on functional recovery than mental status at 1 month after their stroke. But the mental and motor status should be considered together in predicting the functional recovery status of stroke patients.