PNF and Movement 2024; 22(2): 289-303
https://doi.org/10.21598/JKPNFA.2024.22.2.289
Essential Functions Required by Patients and Physical Therapists in the Rehabilitation Process of Stroke Patients: A Survey Study
Jung-Byung Chae, P.T., Ph.D.1⋅Ju-Hyeon Jung, P.T., Ph.D.2†
1Department of Physical Therapy, Masan University
2Department of Physical Therapy, College of Nursing Healthcare Sciences and Human Ecology, Dong-Eui University
Correspondence to: †Ju-Hyeon Jung (hyuni610@naver.com)
Received: July 31, 2024; Revised: August 16, 2024; Accepted: August 19, 2024; Published online: August 31, 2024.
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Abstract
Purpose: In this study, 100 stroke patients and 205 physical therapists were surveyed to determine the essential functions needed in the rehabilitation process of stroke patients.
Methods: This study involved 100 stroke patients and 205 physical therapists. Sixteen functions suggested in the previous study as necessary in the rehabilitation process of stroke patients were selected, and a revised questionnaire was prepared and distributed to several institutions. A frequency analysis of the collected data was conducted to aggregate the functions required in rehabilitation, and a scoring process was used to determine their ranking among the 16 functions.
Results: The functions required in the rehabilitation process, as selected by stroke patients, were ranked as follows: walking, toileting, eating, using products and technology for communication, and washing oneself. The functions required in the rehabilitation process, as selected by physical therapists, were ranked as follows: muscle power functions, maintaining body position, muscle tone functions, attention functions, and walking.
Conclusion: The results of the study confirm the importance of an agreed goal between the stroke patient and the therapist regarding the functions required for the rehabilitation. This understanding plays a significant role in achieving the patient’s expectations and the therapist’s predicted performance, thereby providing reassurance and confidence in the impact of the research.
Keywords: Essential function, Stroke patients, Physical therapist

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