Touchscreen-based assessment of upper limb kinematics after stroke: Reliability, validity and sensitivity to motor impairment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Conventional clinical tools for assessing upper limb motor function often lack the sensitivity and specificity needed to detect subtle changes in motor performance and may be subject to bias. Kinematic assessment offers a potential solution by providing objective, precise, and detailed data on movement quality. However, it is typically associated with high costs, complex equipment, time-consuming procedures, and the need for controlled environments, all of which limit its accessibility and practicality in clinical settings. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability, validity, and sensitivity of a low-cost, touchscreen-based kinematic assessment tool for measuring upper limb function in individuals post-stroke.

Methods

Sixty-four individuals with stroke particip

SUBMITTER: Goizueta S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11817959 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature