Preliminary Evidence to Support the use of Startle Adjuvant Rehabilitation Therapy (START) via tele-health sessions to promote accessibility and reduce socioeconomic disparities in post-stroke care

Investment in the development of novel tools that make therapy more accessible to individuals with low socioeconomic status who are more likely to have a stroke and to have severe upper extremity dysfunction post-stroke are needed. Startle Adjuvant Rehabilitation Therapy (START), a tele-enabled, low-cost treatment to improve therapy outcomes for stroke survivors is the application of a startling, acoustic stimulus (via headphones) administered in conjunction with traditional therapy. The purpose of this study was to determine if START can be used to enhance movement of the upper extremity.

Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 1, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Nehhaa Kathir, Veronica Rowe, Pamela Bosch, Alexa Toliver, Jen Jondoc, Claire Honeycutt Tags: Research Poster 2411582 Source Type: research