RecoverNow: A mobile tablet-based therapy platform for early stroke rehabilitation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Stroke survivors frequently experience a range of post-stroke deficits. Specialized stroke rehabilitation improves recovery, especially if it is started early post-stroke. However, resource limitations often preclude early rehabilitation. Mobile technologies may provide a platform for stroke survivors to begin recovery when they might not be able to otherwise. The study objective was to demonstrate the feasibility of RecoverNow, a tablet-based stroke recovery platform aimed at delivering speech and cognitive therapy.

Methods

We recruited a convenience sample of 30 acute stroke patients to use RecoverNow for up to 3 months. Allied health professionals assigned specific applications based on standard of care assessments. Participants were encouraged to take home t

SUBMITTER: Pugliese M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6347149 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature