ABSTRACT

Objective : The aim of this study was to investigate of the effect of task-oriented activities on ADL performance, balance and satisfaction of chronic stroke patients.Methods : Thirty-three chronic stroke patients participated in this study. Subjects were randomly divided into task-oriented activities group(n=18) and conservative occupational therapy group(n=15). The intervention was performed for 30 minute on 5 times per week over 3 months. Before and after the intervention, evaluation was carried out and was made by using the following tests: Berg Balance Scale(BBS), Canadian Occupational Performance Measure(COPM), Functional Independence Measure(FIM).Results : Significant increases of mean score in BBS, COPM and FIM were observed in both groups(p<.01). The task-oriented activities group was statistically increase more than the conservative occupational therapy group in BBS and COPM at 3 months. However, FIM mean score showed no significant differences between the two groups(p>.05).Conclusion : The task-oriented activities are helpful more than the conservative occupational therapy to improve ADL performance, balance and satisfaction in chronic stroke patients.