Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ›› 2024, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (11): 1359-1427.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2024.11.014

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Effect of mirror therapy based on occupational therapy on alien hand syndrome after stroke

GAO Xiuming1,2,3, MENG Wenwen1, YANG Na3, LEI Zhaofeng3()   

  1. 1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221002, China
    2. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221002, China
    3. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shangluo City Shangzhou District People's Hospital, Shangluo, Shaanxi 726099, China
  • Received:2024-08-26 Revised:2024-10-30 Published:2024-11-25 Online:2024-12-05
  • Contact: LEI Zhaofeng, E-mail: 1436473934@qq.com
  • Supported by:
    Key R & D Plan of Xuzhou Science and Technology Bureau (Social Development)(KC22131);Youth Science and Technology Innovation Key Project of Xuzhou Health Commission(XWKYSL20210164);Project of Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University(2020KB003)

Abstract:

Objective To explore the effect of mirror therapy (MT) based on occupational therapy (OT) on alien hand syndrome (AHS).

Methods From January, 2022 to December, 2023, 20 AHS patients from the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University were randomly divided into control group (n = 10) and observation group (n = 10). Both groups received conventional OT, while the observation group additionally received MT, 30 minutes per session, twice a day, for four weeks. They were assessed with Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT), Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Hand (FMA-H), and modified Barthel Index (MBI) before and after treatment.

Results The scores of WMFT (t = 5.771, P < 0.001), FMA-H (t = 7.875, P < 0.001) and MBI (t = 9.544, P < 0.001) improved in the observation group after treatment, and they were better in the observation group than in the control group (t > 3.129, P < 0.01).

Conclusion MT based on OT may improve hand motor control and activities of daily living in AHS patients.

Key words: alien hand syndrome, mirror therapy, occupational therapy, hand function

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