Association between percentage of predicted forced vital capacity and activities of daily living in clients with cerebrovascular disease

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to consider the relationship between respiratory function and activities of daily living (ADLs) in clients with cerebrovascular disease.

Methods: The subjects were 23 clients admitted to the convalescent rehabilitation wards and were in charge of the author over a seven-year period from 2016. ADLs ability was assessed using the functional independence measure (FIM) and basic movement ability (ABMS-II). Physical function was assessed with the Trunk Control Test, grip strength. We examined the association between ADLs ability, physical function, and respiratory function test results.

Results: Percentage of predicted forced vital capacity at admission was significantly correlated with FIM, ABMS-II, and physical function at discharge.

Conclusion: Forced vital capacity in clients with cerebrovascular disease was associated with respiratory muscle strength and trunk function. The postural control function of the trunk, which is the non-respiratory activity of the respiratory muscles, affects basic movements and FIM，and forced vital capacity, which reflects respiratory muscle strength and trunk function, was considered to be positively correlated with FIM. We thought that the pulmonary function test could be used as a comprehensive evaluation of respiratory muscle strength and trunk function.