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Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
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The Standardized Practical Equipment (SPE) effectively assesses stroke patient

Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Occupational therapy

Background:

  • Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability.
  • Assessing functional recovery post-stroke is crucial for effective rehabilitation.
  • Standardized tools are needed to evaluate daily living activities after stroke.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the construct validity of the Standardized Practical Equipment (SPE).
  • To evaluate the reliability of SPE in stroke survivors over time.
  • To explore gender-based differences in functional performance after stroke.

Main Methods:

  • 183 stroke survivors were tested using SPE at 3 months and 1 year post-stroke.
  • SPE comprises 12 common daily activities.
  • Factor analysis was used to assess construct validity.

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Main Results:

  • Three factors explained 82% of SPE variance: cognitive/coordination, construction/hand function, and mobility/balance.
  • No significant performance difference was found between 3 months and 1 year post-stroke.
  • Men excelled in technical tasks, while women struggled with mobility tasks like stair climbing.

Conclusions:

  • SPE is a valid and reliable tool for assessing stroke patient's home management abilities.
  • SPE provides valuable insights into functional recovery and can be used in various settings.
  • Gender influences specific functional task performance post-stroke.