Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to elucidate the characteristics of changes in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) of patients discharged from a convalescence rehabilitation ward, and to clarify the factors influencing them. [Subjects] The subjects were 117 patients who were discharged from a convalescence rehabilitation ward to their homes. [Methods] We examined Functional Independence Measure (FIM) items at the time of discharge and one month later, and statistically analyzed the factors thought to be influencing ADL. [Results] Compared with the time of discharge, the FIM locomotion scores were significantly lower at 1 month after discharge. Among the other item scores, self-care had significantly decreased and sphincter control had significantly increased. Those with FIM locomotion scores of between 50-69 and those using out-patient/day-care services had significantly decreased ADL. [Conclusion] Patients discharged from convalescence rehabilitation wards are at high risk of reduced ADL at 1 month after discharge, and there is a need to prevent this reduction.
