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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

HoMEcare aRm rehabiLItatioN (MERLIN): telerehabilitation using an unactuated device based on serious games improves the upper limb function in chronic stroke

 Your conclusion and results contradict each other. Which is correct?

Results:No significant changes in quality of life were observed.

Conclusion: significantly improved their upper limb function

HoMEcare aRm rehabiLItatioN (MERLIN): telerehabilitation using an unactuated device based on serious games improves the upper limb function in chronic stroke

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation volume 18, Article number: 48 (2021) Cite this article

Abstract

Background

HoMEcare aRm rehabiLItatioN (MERLIN) is an unactuated version of the robotic device ArmAssist combined with a telecare platform. Stroke patients are able to train the upper limb function using serious games at home. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of MERLIN training on the upper limb function of patients with unilateral upper limb paresis in the chronic phase of stroke (> 6 months post stroke).

Methods

Patients trained task specific serious games for three hours per week during six weeks using an unactuated version of a robotic device. Progress was monitored and game settings were tailored through telerehabilitation. Measurements were performed six weeks pre-intervention (T0), at the start (T1), end (T2) and six weeks post-intervention (T3). Primary outcome was the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT). Secondary outcomes were other arm function tests, quality of life, user satisfaction and motivation.

Results

Twelve patients were included, ten completed the training. From start of the intervention to six weeks follow up, WMFT improved significantly with 3.8 points (p = .006), which is also clinically relevant. No significant changes in quality of life were observed. Patients were overall satisfied with the usability of the device. Comfort and the robustness of the system need further improvements.

Conclusion

Patients in the chronic phase of stroke significantly improved their upper limb function with the MERLIN training at home.

Trial registration This study is registered at the Netherlands Trial Register (NL7535). Registered 18–02-2019, https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/7535.

 
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