STROKE PATIENTS MOTIVATION INFLUENCE ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

The incidence of cerebrovascular disorders is growing constantly. Individuals who have experienced stroke, are often described as apathetic, having lost of interest, unmotivated. This might be a problem in achieving treatment... [ view full abstract ]

The incidence of cerebrovascular disorders is growing constantly. Individuals who have experienced stroke, are often described as apathetic, having lost of interest, unmotivated. This might be a problem in achieving treatment results. It is still unclear what impact on the motivation has age and gender.
The aim of research: To evaluate motivation influence on the effectiveness of occupational therapy in patients with stroke.
Tasks of research: 1) To evaluate motivation of individuals, who have suffered stroke, at the beginning and at the end of rehabilitation; 2) To evaluate daily activities of individuals, who have suffered stroke, at the beginning and at the end of rehabilitation; 3) to establish correlation among individuals who have suffered stroke, their motivation and daily activities. 4) to identify the factors that affect individuals who have suffered stroke, their motivation for activities.
Methods of research: Study included patients who carried out Mini-Mental State Examination at the beginning of the rehabilitation and scored 21 points or more. Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHLC) scale has been used for motivation assessment. Internal persons’ motivation was evaluated to determine how much a person believes that his recovery depends on his own behavior and external persons’ motivation – how person relates his state of health to the impact of the surrounding him people. Performance of daily activities was assessed using Functional Independency Measure (FIM). Research participants were evaluated at the beginning and at the end of rehabilitation. The study involved 30 people who have suffered stroke.