Functional outcome of gait using a fim scale among stroke patient at CRP neurology unit

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.