Effectiveness of Upper Limb Wearable Technology for Improving Activity and Participation in Adult Stroke Survivors: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:With advances in technology, the adoption of wearable devices has become a viable adjunct in poststroke rehabilitation. Upper limb (UL) impairment affects up to 77% of stroke survivors impacting on their ability to carry out everyday activities. However, despite an increase in research exploring these devices for UL rehabilitation, little is known of their effectiveness. OBJECTIVE:This review aimed to assess the effectiveness of UL wearable technology for improving activity and participation in adult stroke survivors. METHODS:Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and randomized comparable trials of UL wearable technology for poststroke rehabilitation were included. Primary outcome measures were validated measures of activity and participation as defined by the International Classi

SUBMITTER: Parker J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6996755 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature