Abstract:
Purpose: To assess the functional outcome of gait using a FIM scale among stroke
patients. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the functional outcome of gait
using a FIM scale among stroke patients that got at least 15 session of treatment by
physiotherapist at CRP neurology unit. Methodology: The study design was cross
sectional. The sample size was 50 and purposive sampling technique was used for sample
selection from neurology unit of Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed (CRP).
Gait was measured by FIM scale. The data was analyzed through descriptive statistics by
using table, pie chart and bar chart by SPSS software version 16.0. Results: Among 50
participant most of the stroke patients were middle and old age group and male 72%
(n=36) are predominantly higher than female 28% (n=14). Majority of the participants
were came from rural area (64%) and majority of the participant's occupation was
business (30%). Ischemic stroke (72%) were higher than hemorrhagic stroke (28%) and
most of the patient are right sided (60%) hemiplegic. Maximum number of participant s
past medical history was hypertension (42%), smoking (42%), diabetics (20%) and
tobacco chewing (18%). Maximum number of participant (32%) received 20-24
physiotherapy session. 62% participants had acceptable BMI. Majority of participant's (68 %) were not used assistive device. 50% participant FIM score was 1 at initial stage
and after physiotherapy treatment maximum number of participant (34%) FIM score
was 5. Conclusion: The results of this study provided more insight into the functional
outcome of gait of a group of patients with stroke. This information would assist the
professional to justify the physiotherapy practice. More research is needed to evaluate the
rehabilitation program for these patients.
