Correlation Between Mobility and Functional Independence in Stroke Patients - An Observational Study

Dr. Mariyam Darbar, Dr. Rima Barot, Dr. Nikita Patel

Abstract: Background: Stroke (cerebrovascular accident [CVA]) is the sudden loss of neurological function caused by an interruption of the blood flow to the brain. Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and Hospital Mobility Scale (HMS) are the tools used to measure independence and mobility in a hospital setting. The aim of this study was to investigate the number of impairments in the mobility and functional independence among subjects of acute-stroke and to evaluate the correlation between functional independence and Hospital Mobility Scale. Methodology: An observational study comprising of 50 participants with acute stroke and admitted in inpatient department of hospital were selected randomly. Informed consent was taken from the participants and then 2 scales are taken based on functional abilities of participants. Result: Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) was calculated in 50 samples with the functional independence measures and hospital mobility scale, where r was -0.729, which shows high correlation between these two variables, with degree of freedom (49) and level of significance < 0.05. Conclusion: The study concluded that there is high correlation between mobility and independence in acute stroke participants a suggests that mobility in acute stroke patients can improve functional independence.

Keywords: Stroke, Functional independence measure, Hospital mobility scale, Quality of life

How to Cite?: Dr. Mariyam Darbar, Dr. Rima Barot, Dr. Nikita Patel, "Correlation Between Mobility and Functional Independence in Stroke Patients - An Observational Study", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1575-1578, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26325155320, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26325155320

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