Abstract
A multi-center randomized clinical trial was performed in 7 Dutch rehabilitation centers, in the context of an implementation project (ROBAR), to compare the effect of an arm support (AS) training device to equally intensive conventional reach training (CON) on recovery of arm-hand function in sub-acute stroke. The Fugl-Meyer assessment (FM) and user experiences of therapists and patients were examined in both groups. An improvement of 10 and 8 points on the FM was found for respectively the CON and AS group. Both therapists and patients reported positive experiences on several aspects of user acceptance. These findings indicate that a low-tech system for arm support results in similar gains in arm function as conventional reach training in equal intensity, and is suitable for application in clinical practice.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2013 IEEE 13th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, ICORR 2013, Seattle, U.S.A., 24-26 June 2013 |
| Place of Publication | Piscataway, NJ |
| Publisher | IEEE |
| Pages | 1-5 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-4673-6024-1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-4673-6022-7 |
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| Publication status | Published - 24 Jun 2013 |
| Event | IEEE 13th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, ICORR 2013: Design and Control of Robotic Exoskeletons with Compliant Joints and Actuation Systems - University of Washington , Seattle, United States Duration: 24 Jun 2013 → 26 Jun 2013 Conference number: 13 https://depts.washington.edu/uwconf/icorr2013/ |
Publication series
| Name | IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR) |
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| Publisher | IEEE |
| Number | 13 |
| Volume | 2013 |
| ISSN (Print) | 1945-7898 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 1945-7901 |
Conference
| Conference | IEEE 13th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, ICORR 2013 |
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| Abbreviated title | ICORR |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Seattle |
| Period | 24/06/13 → 26/06/13 |
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