Protocol for a remote home-based upper extremity self-training program for community-dwelling individuals after stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Half of all stroke survivors experience hemiparesis on the contralateral side, resulting in chronic upper extremity (UE) impairment. Remote rehabilitation is a promising approach to optimize the gains made in the clinic to maximize function and promote UE use at home. This paper describes the study protocol for a remote home-based UE self-training program.

Design

This was a feasibility study that used a convergent mixed methods approach.

Methods

We collected data on 15 community-dwelling individuals with UE hemiparesis after stroke. The study used motivational interviewing (MI) and ecological momentary assessments (EMA) to maximize engagement in a 4-week personalized UE self-training program. The study consisted of three phases: 1) training in MI for the in

SUBMITTER: Kim GJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10126840 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature