Effects of the Motivation for Rehabilitation on the Functional Performance of Stroke Patients

Abstract

This study examined whether the motivation for rehabilitation influences the functional performance of stroke patients. Methods: To elucidate the same, correlation analysis between the 'rehabilitation motivation level' and 'functional performance improvement' was performed. Thirty-three stroke patients, who were hospitalized in rehabilitation and nursing hospitals, were enrolled in this study. Functional performance was assessed using the 10MWT, FRT, and the BBS. Statistical analysis was performed to determine the correlation between the reactivation symptoms and rehabilitation therapy at four weeks, eight weeks, and 12 weeks. Results: The results showed a significant correlation between the reactivation symptoms and rehabilitation therapy, as evidenced by the 10MWT, FRT, and BBS (8-12 weeks 10M gait test, Berg balance scale for 4-8 weeks, and 8-12 weeks). The FRT did not reveal any significant correlation between the rehabilitation program and reactivation. Conclusion: The present study confirmed that a higher motivation for rehabilitation in stroke patients resulting in a higher likelihood of it acting as a factor in improving their functional ability. Based on the above-mentioned results, this study suggests that a rehabilitation program could be considered for the motivation of patients to participate in a rehabilitation program.

Design recommendations for XR-based motor rehabilitation exergames at home

“…The use of exergames in rehabilitation has been extensively studied due to their inherent positive motivational aspect (Hung et al, 2016;Pacheco et al, 2020). Motivation is directly related to increased training adherence and, therefore, functional improvement (Maclean et al, 2002;Kil and Son, 2020). Due to the immersive nature of XR applications, they are seen as inherently motivational and, therefore, are investigated for their use in rehabilitation (Maggio et al, 2019).…”