Effectiveness of Activity-Based Task-Oriented Training on Upper Extremity Recovery for Adults With Stroke: A Systematic Review

CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: The results not only showed the value of activity-based TOT as an effective UE intervention in stroke rehabilitation but also supported the occupational therapy philosophy of using functional and meaningful activities in practice. Further research on home-based TOT is needed. Plain-Language Summary: This systematic review shows the effectiveness and value of using real-life activities in task-oriented training approaches for adult survivors of stroke. The authors found strong evidence for hospital-based task-oriented training interventions and moderate evidence for home-based interventions for improving upper extremity recovery. This review shows the value of upper extremity task-oriented training as an effective intervention in stroke rehabilitation. The review also supports the occupational therapy philosophy of using functional and meaningful activities in practice as well as the profession's use of evidence-based practice in stroke rehabilitation.PMID:38393992 | DOI:10.5014/ajot.2024.050391
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Source Type: research