Once again working on the edges of useful stroke research, the rehabilitation silo only works fully 10% of the time. In other words a complete failure.
PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF A MOBILE APP FOR EVERYDAY STROKE REHABILITATION
Sonia Lawson*, Jin Guo, Ted Smith, Ziying Tang, Jinjuan Feng
*
Dept. of Occupational Therapy &
Occupational Science
,
Dept.
of Computer and
Information Sciences
Towson
University
ABSTRACT
A smartphone-based rehabilitation approach called ARMStrokes was developed that provides real-time support for stroke survivors to complete rehabilitation exercises for
upper extremity recovery. A pilot study of 10 stroke survivors was conducted to
examine the usability and usefulness of the application. In addition, a web-based collaborative communication system was evaluated for usability and efficiency by therapists, physicians, and caregivers monitoring client adherence to prescribed
home exercise programs. Post-test quantitative improvements were noted and feedback from focus groups involving stroke survivors, caregivers, and therapists have been positive. The findings assisted with modifications to the app and the collaborative system.
A smartphone-based rehabilitation approach called ARMStrokes was developed that provides real-time support for stroke survivors to complete rehabilitation exercises for
upper extremity recovery. A pilot study of 10 stroke survivors was conducted to
examine the usability and usefulness of the application. In addition, a web-based collaborative communication system was evaluated for usability and efficiency by therapists, physicians, and caregivers monitoring client adherence to prescribed
home exercise programs. Post-test quantitative improvements were noted and feedback from focus groups involving stroke survivors, caregivers, and therapists have been positive. The findings assisted with modifications to the app and the collaborative system.
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