The Effectiveness of the Power of Syringe Innovation on Hand Motor Power, Handgrip Strength, and Patient Satisfaction Following Stroke
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This quasi-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design aimed to 1) investigate the effectiveness of the Power of Syringe Innovation on hand motor power and handgrip strength, and 2) to evaluate the satisfaction with the innovation. The sample consisted of 17 stroke patients with hand motor power of grade 4 or less in the inpatient department of a community hospital in Phayao Province. The research instruments included the Power of Syringe Innovation that was examined by three experts. Data were collected using the demographic data form, the hand motor power scale, a grip strength test, and the satisfaction with the innovation questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and dependent t-test.
The results showed that after using the innovation, the hand motor power at post-test ( = 4.71, SD = .47) was higher than pre-test (
= 3.18, SD = .73) and the handgrip strength at post-test (
= 26.76, SD = 7.55) was higher than pre-test (
= 12.12, SD = 6.42) with statistical significance at .001. The mean score of overall satisfaction with the innovation was at the highest level (
= 4.82, SD = .39).
The findings indicated that the use of the innovation increased the participants’ hand motor power and handgrip strength, reduced disability, and promoted patients’ better quality of life. Therefore, consistent use should be encouraged and the results of the changes continuously monitored.
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