Clinical Case Study on Functional Communication Program with Biomechanical and Rehabilitative Approach for Person with Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Backgrounds: Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculopathy (AIDP), also known as Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), is a condition that can affect anyone, causing muscle weakness, discomfort, and paralysis. Occupational therapy intervention aims to enhance communication abilities and overall quality of life for GBS patients. Objective: This study aims to enhance functional communication in Guillain-Barre Syndrome patients through occupational therapy interventions Methods: The participant in the study is a 45-year-old man with GBS who struggles with functional communication activities using tablets. Instruments used to measure progress include the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Range of Motion (ROM), and Manual Muscle Testing (MMT), as well as analysing Occupational Performances Area (OPA) and Occupational Performances Component (OPC) abilities. Result: Occupational therapists developed interventions based on assessment results, which led to significant improvements in range of motion and muscle strength in the upper extremities. The participants' performance in using tablets also improved after the intervention, with an increase in both performance and satisfaction scores. The study showed a clear link between the importance of tablet use, patient performance, and satisfaction levels, with significant improvements seen after the occupational therapy intervention Conclusion: The biomechanical frame of reference was effective in improving range of motion and muscle strength in GBS patients. This resulted in significant increases in ROM and muscle strength in both upper extremities. Additionally, the COPM examination showed improvements in patient performance and satisfaction, indicating the potential for increased independence in daily activities with the help of the rehabilitative frame of reference.