Feasibility of integrative games and novel therapeutic game controller for telerehabilitation of individuals chronic post-stroke living in the community.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intensive, adaptable and engaging telerehabilitation is needed to enhance recovery and maximize outcomes. Such services may be provided under early supported discharge, or later for chronic populations. A novel virtual reality game-based telerehabilitation system was designed for individuals post-stroke to enhance their bimanual upper extremity motor function, cognition, and wellbeing.

Objectives

To evaluate the feasibility of novel therapeutic game controller and telerehabilitation system for home use.

Methods

Individuals chronic post-stroke and their caregivers were recruited (n = 8 + 8) for this feasibility study. One was a screen failure and seven completed 4 weeks (20 sessions) of home-based therapy with or without remote monitoring. Standardized clini

SUBMITTER: Burdea GC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8130884 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature