Protocol for a feasibility study of OnTrack: a digital system for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Arm weakness is a common problem after stroke (affecting 450 000 people in the UK) leading to loss of independence. Repetitive activity is critical for recovery but research shows people struggle with knowing what or how much to do, and keeping track of progress. Working with more than 100 therapists (occupational therapists and physiotherapists) and patients with stroke, we codeveloped the OnTrack intervention-consisting of software for smart devices and coaching support-that has the potential to address this problem. This is a protocol to assess the feasibility of OnTrack for evaluation in a randomised control trial.

Methods and analysis

A mixed-method, single-arm study design will be used to evaluate the feasibility of OnTrack for hospital and community use.

SUBMITTER: Fusari G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7103844 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature