The relationship between upper limb function and activities of daily living without the effects of lower limb function: A cross-sectional study

Introduction Upper limb motor function and activities of daily living (ADL) are related in chronic stroke patients. This study investigated this relationship after removal of the influence of motor function of the affected lower limb, which until now has remained unclear. Methods This retrospective...

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Published in:The British journal of occupational therapy 2022-05, Vol.85 (5), p.360-366
Main Authors: Yamamoto, Haruka, Takeda, Kazuya, Koyama, Soichiro, Morishima, Keisuke, Hirakawa, Yuichi, Motoya, Ikuo, Sakurai, Hiroaki, Kanada, Yoshikiyo, Kawamura, Nobutoshi, Kawamura, Mami, Tanabe, Shigeo
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Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of daily living
Correlation analysis
Cross-sectional studies
Dressing
Limbs
Lower limbs
Motor ability
Occupational therapy
Stroke
Walking
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Summary:Introduction Upper limb motor function and activities of daily living (ADL) are related in chronic stroke patients. This study investigated this relationship after removal of the influence of motor function of the affected lower limb, which until now has remained unclear. Methods This retrospective cross-sectional study included 53 patients with chronic stroke. Upper and lower limb motor function and ADL were assessed using the Fugl-Meyer assessment of the upper (FMA-UL) and lower limbs (FMA-LL) and functional independence measure motor score (FIM-M). To clarify the relationship between FMA-UL and total FIM-M before and after removal of the influence of FMA-LL, Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient and partial correlation analysis were used. The relationship between FMA-UL and each item of FIM-M after removal of the influence of FMA-LL was assessed using partial correlation analysis. Results Before the influence of FMA-LL was removed, FMA-UL was moderately to well correlated with total FIM-M. This became weak after the influence was removed. Regarding each item of FIM-M, FMA-UL was correlated with dressing (upper body), toileting, and walking or wheelchair after removal of the influence. Conclusion The relationship between upper limb motor function and ADL is strongly influenced by lower limb motor function.
ISSN:0308-0226
1477-6006
DOI:10.1177/03080226211030088