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Feeling controlled or being in control? Apps for self-management among older people with neurological disability.
Conclusions: The use of apps put increased responsibility on the person and had the possibility to make them more involved in their own care. The use of an app can facilitate a healthy lifestyle and help to monitor disease-specific symptoms. In order to be able to use apps for communication with the health care sector legislation and safety issues need to be considered.Implications for rehabilitationApps can be used for self-management if they are safe and can be trusted.People with neurological disabilities want to be involved in their healthcare and needs to be addressed by health care professionals.The use of apps grasp...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - November 10, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Winberg C, Kylberg M, Pettersson C, Harnett T, Hedvall PO, Mattsson T, Månsson Lexell E Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research

A pilot study on the electrophysiological monitoring of patient's engagement in post-stroke physical rehabilitation.
Conclusions: It would be challenging to establish directly the monitor's contribution in large-scale studies. Nevertheless, it might be sufficient to demonstrate that the monitor provides important information regarding patient engagement.Implication for RehabilitationThis work presents an easy-to-use electrophysiological index for monitoring patient engagement in real-time.Enhanced engagement is of utmost importance for effective rehabilitation.The ability to identify in real-time barriers to engagement is expected to be of great contributive value. PMID: 31684777 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - November 4, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Bartur G, Joubran K, Peleg-Shani S, Vatine JJ, Shahaf G Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research

Video game-based and conventional therapies in patients of neurological deficits: an experimental study.
Conclusion: This study opens the way for future researchers, psychologists, physiotherapist and other practitioners to do more extensive work in the domain of virtual reality with different sample, constructs and approaches.Implications for rehabilitationIt has become increasing important to introduce new state-to-art technologies in domain of rehabilitation.People are reluctant to use all the traditional modes of treatment. As these conventional ways of treatment are least motivating and interesting to indulge the patients without force and burden. It is evident in the present study that addition of virtual reality-based ...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - November 4, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Syed UE, Kamal A Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research

Comfortably numb? Experiences of people with stroke and lower limb sensation deficits: impact and solutions.
Conclusions: Sensory deficit contributes to effects upon physical function, mobility and activity. Clinical outcome measures need to capture the emotional, psychological and social impacts of sensory deficit. Participants demonstrated a resilience and resourcefulness through adaption in daily living and self-management of footwear. The participants focus on footwear provides the opportunity to develop discrete and non-burdensome vibrotactile insoles for this patient group. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION Sensory deficits are wide ranging and varied and are not distinct from motor deficits though contribute to the overall e...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - October 8, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Luckie H, Hollands K, Williamson T, Nester C, Williams A Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research

End-user and clinician perspectives on the viability of wearable functional electrical stimulation garments after stroke and spinal cord injury.
Conclusions: The insights obtained from end-users and clinicians provide guidelines to optimize the development of novel FES-garments, and strategies for bringing the device to the market. The themes identified can serve to inform other rehabilitation and assistive technology developers with processes and ideas on how to meet these groups' needs. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION Participants with neurological paralysis have interest and critical views on new rehabilitation and assistive technology, and the repercussions of using new technologies to address their function, health and wellbeing. The FES-garment design present...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - October 7, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Moineau B, Myers M, Ali SS, Popovic MR, Hitzig SL Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research

Every person is an individual: physical therapist clinical reasoning used in inpatient rehabilitation for walking assistive device prescription in patients with stroke and brain injury.
Conclusions: Results from this study revealed complexity in the clinical reasoning process used in physical therapy practice to determine the best walking assistive device for patients with stroke and brain injury during inpatient rehabilitation. Information from this study can inform post-acute physical therapy practice and education, and may reduce device abandonment. Implications for rehabilitation Clinical reasoning (CR) is a complex process in which a clinician must consider multiple factors, which requires non-linear and iterative thinking, and involves many people, making it shared among the patient, caregivers, and...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - August 19, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: O'Brien SR, Durr K, Laubisch E, Losi L, Parrillo V, Pericozzi S, Poirier B, Poirier L, Ray K, Sackett A, Simoneau D Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research

Testing of a 3D printed hand exoskeleton for an individual with stroke: a case study.
Conclusion: The inexpensive 3D printed exoskeleton was effective in assisting the participant with stroke during the functional assessments and has the potential to be used to help regain function of the hand in the home setting of an individual with stroke. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION A 3D printed passive hand exoskeleton may assist to accomplish rehabilitation outcomes by increasing function of the affected hand of patients with stroke. The use of this hand exoskeleton may be used to improve gross hand dexterity and assist with functional grasps during rehabilitation sessions with a lower patient's level of perceived...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - August 5, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Dudley DR, Knarr BA, Siu KC, Peck J, Ricks B, Zuniga JM Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research

Application of upper-limb dynamic pseudoelastic splinting in the treatment of stroke chronic patient: a pilot assessment.
Conclusions: Pseudoelastic orthoses could be a comfortable and useful adjunct in the long-term management of stroke. Broader trials will have to confirm these preliminary observations. Implications for rehabilitation Use of new materials in neuromuscular rehabilitation. Customised and adjustable therapeutic action obtained with dynamic personalised orthoses. Non-invasive interventions could be of help for patients with chronic disability. PMID: 31368833 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - July 31, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Garavaglia L, Gasperini G, Lazzari F, Molteni F, Pittaccio S Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research

Bimanual wheelchair propulsion by people with severe hemiparesis after stroke.
Conclusions: Individuals with severe arm impairment in the chronic stage of stroke retain sufficient strength and coordination with their paretic arm to manoeuvre bimanual, lever-driven wheelchairs. We suggest bimanual, lever-driven propulsion should be explored in stroke rehabilitation practice as an alternative to compensatory wheelchair propulsion, as it has the potential to exercise healthy movement synergies, which may in turn help drive use-dependent motor recovery. Implications for rehabilitation Severe arm impairment arising after stroke does not generally eliminate the motor dexterity needed to bimanually propel a...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - June 27, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Smith BW, Bueno DR, Zondervan DK, Montano L, Reinkensmeyer DJ Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research

Design of the user interface for "Stappy", a sensor-feedback system to facilitate walking in people after stroke: a user-centred approach.
Conclusions: The study offers a structured methodology resulting in deliverables and key observations, which can be used to (re)design meaningful user interfaces for people after stroke. Additionally, the study provides a technique that may promote "empathy" through the creation of the character Stappy. The description may provide guidance for health care professionals, researchers or designers in future user interface design projects in which existing products are redesigned for people after stroke. Implications for rehabilitation The case study provides a structured methodology and seven deliverables that may contribute ...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - June 27, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jie LJ, Jamin G, Smit K, Beurskens A, Braun S Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research

Centre of pressure displacements produced in sitting during virtual reality training in younger and older adults and patients who have had a stroke.
Conclusions: Some VRT games were more likely to push participants to challenge their limits of stability. Others required less displacement but more trunk stability. These results can guide which VRT games are used for the rehabilitation of sitting balance after stroke. Implications for rehabilitation Some virtual reality training games produce greater displacements of the centre of pressure in sitting than others, suggesting that careful matching between game challenge and desired therapeutic outcome is necessary when selecting games. Virtual reality training performed in sitting with feet on the floor challenges sitting ...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - June 19, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Sheehy L, Taillon-Hobson A, Finestone H, Bilodeau M, Yang C, Hafizi D, Sveistrup H Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research

Feasibility of an iterative rehabilitation intervention for stroke delivered remotely using mobile health technology.
Conclusions: Strategy training can be adapted for delivery using mobile health technology, with careful consideration to methods for training participants on new technology and the intervention delivery. Future research should establish the efficacy and effectiveness of integrating mobile health in delivery of interventions that promote engagement in client-selected activities and community participation. Implications for rehabilitation Translating the strategy training intervention from face-to-face to remote delivery required thoughtful adaptation of the intervention protocol. Strategies for training clients to use mobil...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - June 18, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kringle EA, Setiawan IMA, Golias K, Parmanto B, Skidmore ER Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research

Feasibility of integrating robotic exoskeleton gait training in inpatient rehabilitation.
CONCLUSION: Integrating Ekso gait training into clinical practice was not seamless but appears feasible. Barriers were addressed within the rehabilitation team and received administrative support in a process lasting several months. Patients enjoyed walking in Ekso and felt secure within the device. Implications for rehabilitation Integrating Ekso gait training into clinical practice during inpatient rehabilitation is feasible. Overcoming barriers to implementation required administrative support and clinician persistence over several months. Patients tolerated Ekso sessions well, without any complications or adverse incid...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - March 18, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Swank C, Sikka S, Driver S, Bennett M, Callender L Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research

The feasibility and acceptability of smart home technology using the Howz system for people with stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: The Howz system was feasible and acceptable for stroke survivors. It gave users and their family an enhanced sense of security and peace of mind that help would be at hand if needed. Implications for rehabilitation Although most stroke survivors are elderly and often suffer physical, visual and cognitive disabilities which are often considered as barriers to using smart home technology, this project has demonstrated the well-developed smart home technology is feasible and acceptable. Users were able and willing to engage with the technology (to varying degrees) and had no concerns about invasion of privacy. Th...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - January 21, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Rogerson L, Burr J, Tyson S Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research

Combining the benefits of tele-rehabilitation and virtual reality-based balance training: a systematic review on feasibility and effectiveness.
CONCLUSIONS: Tele-rehabilitation could be a promising tool to overcome burdens that restrict accessibility to rehabilitation in the future. VR can increase motivation allowing longer and more training sessions in community-dwelling stroke survivors. Therefore, combining the benefits of both approaches seems convenient. Although evidence is still sparse, functional improvements seem to be equal compared to a similar intervention with therapist-supervision in the clinic, suggesting that for cost-efficient rehabilitation parts of therapy can be transferred to the homes. Implications for rehabilitation The use of tele-rehabili...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - October 14, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Schröder J, van Criekinge T, Embrechts E, Celis X, Van Schuppen J, Truijen S, Saeys W Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research

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