2016 Volume 31 Issue 5 Pages 635-639
[Purpose] This study examined the effect of introducing an observation-based walking independence ward assessment sheet. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects were 181 stroke patients who achieved walking independence between April 2012 and March 2014. Basic information, motor function, higher brain function, and behavioral ADL were retrospectively extracted from medical records, and compared between patients with occurrence and absence of falls after achievement of walking independence. [Results] Falls occurred in 21 cases after achievement of walking independence. No significant differences were found in all survey items between the two groups. [Conclusion] From the fall rate and injury situation after the achievement of walking independence, the introduction of the assessment sheet can be introduced for practical use.
