ENGAGE : Guided Activity-Based Gaming in Neurorehabilitation after Stroke: A Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Szirony, Kathy
Reinthal, Ann
Kellicker, Michelle
Swiers, Jeffrey
Linder, Susan
Clark, Cindy
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Stroke is a leading cause of disability in healthy adults.
The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the feasibility and outcomes of a novel video gaming repetitive practice paradigm, (ENGAGE) enhanced neurorehabilitation: guided activity-based gaming exercise.
Methods.
Sixteen individuals at least three months after stroke served as participants.
All participants received concurrent outpatient therapy or took part in a stroke exercise class and completed at least 500 minutes of gaming.
Primary baseline and posttest outcome measures included the Wolf motor function test (WMFT) and the Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA).
ENGAGE uses a game selection algorithm providing focused, graded activity-based repetitive practice that is highly individualized and directed.
The Wilcoxon signed ranks test was used to determine statistical significance.
Results.
There were improvements in the WMFT (P=0.003) and the FMA (P=0.002) that exceeded established values of minimal clinically important difference.
Conclusions.
ENGAGE was feasible and an effective adjunct to concurrent therapy after stroke.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Reinthal, Ann& Szirony, Kathy& Clark, Cindy& Swiers, Jeffrey& Kellicker, Michelle& Linder, Susan. 2012. ENGAGE : Guided Activity-Based Gaming in Neurorehabilitation after Stroke: A Pilot Study. Stroke Research and Treatment،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Reinthal, Ann…[et al.]. ENGAGE : Guided Activity-Based Gaming in Neurorehabilitation after Stroke: A Pilot Study. Stroke Research and Treatment No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Reinthal, Ann& Szirony, Kathy& Clark, Cindy& Swiers, Jeffrey& Kellicker, Michelle& Linder, Susan. ENGAGE : Guided Activity-Based Gaming in Neurorehabilitation after Stroke: A Pilot Study. Stroke Research and Treatment. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-497810