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The Use of Computer-Assisted Home Exercises to Preserve Physical Function after a Vestibular Rehabilitation Program: A Randomized Controlled Study
Joint Authors
Smaerup, Michael
Laessoe, Uffe
Grönvall, Eric
Henriksen, Jens-Jacob
Damsgaard, Else Marie
Source
Rehabilitation Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether elderly patients with vestibular dysfunction are able to preserve physical functional level, reduction in dizziness, and the patient’s quality of life when assistive computer technology is used in comparison with printed instructions.
Materials and Methods.
Single-blind, randomized, controlled follow-up study.
Fifty-seven elderly patients with chronic dizziness were randomly assigned to a computer-assisted home exercise program or to home exercises as described in printed instructions and followed for tree month after discharge from an outpatient clinic.
Results.
Both groups had maintained their high functional levels three months after finishing the outpatient rehabilitation.
No statistically significant difference was found in outcome scores between the two groups.
In spite of moderate compliance levels, the patients maintained their high functional level indicating that the elderly should not necessarily exercise for the first three months after termination of the training in the outpatient clinic.
Conclusion.
Elderly vestibular dysfunction patients exercising at home seem to maintain their functional level, level of dizziness, and quality of life three months following discharge from hospital.
In this specific setup, no greater effect was found by introducing a computer-assisted training program, when compared to standard home training guided by printed instructions.
This trial is registered with NCT01344408.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Smaerup, Michael& Laessoe, Uffe& Grönvall, Eric& Henriksen, Jens-Jacob& Damsgaard, Else Marie. 2016. The Use of Computer-Assisted Home Exercises to Preserve Physical Function after a Vestibular Rehabilitation Program: A Randomized Controlled Study. Rehabilitation Research and Practice،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115664
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Smaerup, Michael…[et al.]. The Use of Computer-Assisted Home Exercises to Preserve Physical Function after a Vestibular Rehabilitation Program: A Randomized Controlled Study. Rehabilitation Research and Practice No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115664
American Medical Association (AMA)
Smaerup, Michael& Laessoe, Uffe& Grönvall, Eric& Henriksen, Jens-Jacob& Damsgaard, Else Marie. The Use of Computer-Assisted Home Exercises to Preserve Physical Function after a Vestibular Rehabilitation Program: A Randomized Controlled Study. Rehabilitation Research and Practice. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115664
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1115664