Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회지)
- Volume 11 Issue 3
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- Pages.281-291
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- 2004
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- 1225-9012(pISSN)
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- 2287-1802(eISSN)
The Effects of a Rehabilitation Program Including Koryo Hand-Acupuncture on Elderly People Post-stroke
재가 뇌졸중 노인에게 적용한 고려수지요법을 포함한 재활프로그램의 효과
- Choi Young-A (Department of Nursing, Kimcheon Science College) ;
- Suh Soon-Rim (Department of Nursing, Kyungpook University) ;
- Suh Boo-Deuk (Department of Nursing, Daegu Polytechnic College)
- Published : 2004.12.31
Abstract
Purpose: This study was done to investigate the effects of a rehabilitation program including Koryo Hand-Acupuncture on physical function, self-esteem, and quality of life of post-stroke elderly patients. Method: A nonequivalent control group pre-post test research design was used. Participants in the study were 44 post-stroke elderly people (22 in an experimental group, 22 in a control group) enrolled in a social welfare center and a hospital in K city. Data were collected from April 6 to August 20, 2004. The program consisted of Koryo Hand-Acupuncture, ROM exercise, health education and supportive care. The analyses were carried using frequencies, percentages,