Affiliation:
1. ANKARA YILDIRIM BEYAZIT ÜNİVERSİTESİ
2. PAMUKKALE ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Abstract
Objective: Cognitive impairment and loss of upper limb functions are common after stroke and these two components can influence each other in anatomical and functional contexts. In this study, it was aimed to examine the relationship between cognitive level and upper extremity functions in patients with chronic stroke.
Method: The study included 39 individuals diagnosed with stroke, in the chronic phase and with a mean age of 61.33±12.71 years, who were evaluated at Pamukkale University Hospital. Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT) and Stroop Test Basic Sciences Research Group (TBAG) Form were used to evaluate the cognitive levels of individuals. Fugl Meyer Upper Extremity Rating Scale, Frenchay Arm Test and Box-Block Test were used to evaluate upper extremity functions.
Results: When the findings of the study were examined, statistically significant relationships were found between the Standardized Mini Mental Test and the Fugl Meyer Upper Extremity Rating Scale, Frenchay Arm Test and Box-Block Test (p
Publisher
Karya Journal of Health Science
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