Effects of a remote-handling-concept-based task-oriented arm training (ReHab-TOAT) on arm-hand skill performance in chronic stroke: a study protocol for a two-armed randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Improving arm-hand skill performance is a major therapeutic target in stroke rehabilitation and needs intensive and varied training. However, guided treatment time is limited. Technology can assist in the training of patients, offering a higher intensity and more variety in content. A new task-oriented arm training approach was developed, using a 'Remote Handling concept based' device to provide haptic feedback during the performance of daily living activities (ReHab-TOAT). This study aims to investigate the effects of ReHab-TOAT on patients' arm-hand function and arm-hand skill performance, quality of life of both patients in the chronic phase after stroke and their caregivers and the patients' perception regarding the usability of the intervention.

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SUBMITTER: Elmanowski J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10012705 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature