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Effects of Motor Imagery on Upper Extremity Functional Task Performance and Quality of Life among Stroke Survivors.

Purpose: To assess the effects of Motor Imagery programme on upper extremity functional task performance and quality of life among stroke survivors. Method: Thirty people who were diagnosed with stroke, were selected from the Department of Occupational Therapy, SVNIRTAR, Odisha, India, and consecuti...

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Published in:Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development Vol. 26; no. 1; pp. 109 - 125
Main Author: Rajesh, Thankamani
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal Spring2015
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          Guided Imagery
          Upper Extremity
          Functional Status
          Task Performance and Analysis
          Quality of Life
          Stroke Patients
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      ab: Purpose: To assess the effects of Motor Imagery programme on upper extremity functional task performance and quality of life among stroke survivors. Method: Thirty people who were diagnosed with stroke, were selected from the Department of Occupational Therapy, SVNIRTAR, Odisha, India, and consecutively assigned to control (n=15) and experimental (n=15) groups. The control group received conventional occupational therapy only, and the experimental group received conventional occupational therapy combined with Motor Imagery programme. Upper Extremity Motor Activity Log (UE-MAL) and Stroke Specific Quality Of Life Questionnaire (SSQOL) were used for assessment, before and after the intervention. Results: The experimental group showed significant improvement compared to the control group (P<.004 & P<.001). The implication is that there is a good relationship between upper extremity functional task performance and quality of life (r= 0.928). Conclusions: The Motor Imagery programme is a simple and very cost-effective treatment used in Occupational Therapy practice. It can be easily taught and learnt. The study concludes that Motor Imagery programme is effective in improving upper extremity functional task performance and quality of life among stroke survivors.
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