Effect of Activities of Daily Living Strategy for Post Stroke Patient on Degree of Spasticity at Minia University Hospital

Back ground: Stroke is a leading cause of disability. Rehabilitation aims to hasten and maximize recovery from stroke by treating the disabilities caused by the stroke. The aim of this study determines the effect activities of daily living strategy for post stroke patient on degree of spasticity. Quasi-experimental research design was utilized to meet the aim of this study. The study sample included 60 adult patients with stroke they were allocated randomly into two groups, study and control. Setting Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department at Minia University Hospital. Three tools were utilized for data collection; Pre/post test knowledge questionnaire sheet, Barthel index scale, Ashworth scale. Results of the study documented a significant improvement in knowledge and practices post strategies in study group in addition to reaching of an optimum level of independence for daily activities living and improvement degree of spasticity in study group more than control group, . In conclusion, education of stroke patient is necessary to achieve an optimum level of functioning. Replication of this study on larger probability sample is highly recommended.