A Mixed Methods Small Pilot Study to Describe the Effects of Upper Limb Training Using a Virtual Reality Gaming System in People with Chronic Stroke
Joint Authors
Stockley, Rachel C.
O’Connor, Deborah A.
Smith, Phil
Moss, Sylvia
Allsop, Lizzie
Edge, Wendy
Source
Rehabilitation Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-01-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
This small pilot study aimed to examine the feasibility of an upper limb rehabilitation system (the YouGrabber) in a community rehabilitation centre, qualitatively explore participant experiences, and describe changes after using it.
Methods and Material.
Chronic stroke participants attending a community rehabilitation centre in the UK were randomised to either a YouGrabber or a gym group and completed 18 training sessions over 12 weeks.
The motor activity log, box and block, and fatigue severity score were administered by a blinded assessor before and after the intervention.
Semistructured interviews were used to ascertain participants’ views about using the YouGrabber.
Results.
Twelve participants (6 females) with chronic stroke were recruited.
All adhered to the intervention.
There were no adverse events, dropouts, or withdrawal.
There were no significant differences between the YouGrabber and gym groups although there were significant within group improvements on the motor activity log (median change: 0.59, range: 0.2–1.25; p<0.05) within the YouGrabber group.
Participants reported that the YouGrabber was motivational but they expressed frustration with technical challenges.
Conclusions.
The YouGrabber appeared practical and may improve upper limb activities in people several months after stroke.
Future work could examine cognition, cost effectiveness, and different training intensities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Stockley, Rachel C.& O’Connor, Deborah A.& Smith, Phil& Moss, Sylvia& Allsop, Lizzie& Edge, Wendy. 2017. A Mixed Methods Small Pilot Study to Describe the Effects of Upper Limb Training Using a Virtual Reality Gaming System in People with Chronic Stroke. Rehabilitation Research and Practice،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197667
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Stockley, Rachel C.…[et al.]. A Mixed Methods Small Pilot Study to Describe the Effects of Upper Limb Training Using a Virtual Reality Gaming System in People with Chronic Stroke. Rehabilitation Research and Practice No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197667
American Medical Association (AMA)
Stockley, Rachel C.& O’Connor, Deborah A.& Smith, Phil& Moss, Sylvia& Allsop, Lizzie& Edge, Wendy. A Mixed Methods Small Pilot Study to Describe the Effects of Upper Limb Training Using a Virtual Reality Gaming System in People with Chronic Stroke. Rehabilitation Research and Practice. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197667
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1197667