Implementation of Community-Based Occupational Therapy for Stroke Patients in Functional Activities Using Assistive Device: Case Study
Stroke is the major cause of disability globally. This disease can affect the patient’s independence and functional mobility severely. Community-based occupational therapy is expected to improve the post-stroke patient’s movement and independence to perform daily activities. This study aims to evalu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Proceedings |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/83/1/49 |
| Summary: | Stroke is the major cause of disability globally. This disease can affect the patient’s independence and functional mobility severely. Community-based occupational therapy is expected to improve the post-stroke patient’s movement and independence to perform daily activities. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of community-based occupational therapy, providing assistive technology to a post-stroke patient with left-side paralysis in Situsari village. The data were collected through the direct implementation of occupational therapy and semi-structured interviews with clients and families. Based on the evaluation, the results show a significant increase in the independence level and occupational performance after using assistive technology. |
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| ISSN: | 2504-3900 |