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چهارشنبه 19 اردیبهشت 1403
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Background: Stroke is a major cause of disability in adults, necessitating consistent patient-therapist interactions and diligent adherence to home-based rehabilitation programs, to achieve substantial functional recovery.
Purpose: The study assessed the preliminary effect and feasibility of audio-based telerehabilitation in promoting home-based upper extremity exercises among stroke survivors.
Method: Four-week parallel two-arms pilot study design was employed. Fourteen stroke survivors (seven each in the experimental and control groups) were recruited. Individuals in the control group received standard care consisting of visits to physiotherapy outpatient clinics, while the intervention group received standard care in addition to audio-based telerehabilitation. Independent t-test and chi-square statistics were used to analyze differences in the clinical and socio-demographic data. Independent t-test was used to measure the treatment effect on the upper limb motor function (Fugyl Meyer Upper Extremity [FMA-UE] and Wolf Motor Function Test [WMFT]), quality of life (World Health Organization Quality of Life Bref, [WHOQOL-Bref]), and Activities of Daily Living (Barthel Index [BI]).
Results: The overall mean (SD) age of the participants is 50 (8.2) years. The FMA-UE and WMFT scores changed from 17.57 to 25.86 (p=0.02) and from 28.14 to 43.71 (p=0.03), respectively. No significant improvements in physical health, psychological, and social relationships domains of WHOQOL-Bref were recorded post-intervention. However, the environmental domain showed significant improvement (p=0.001). Scores of BI did not change significantly (p=0.49).
Conclusion: Findings of this study provided preliminary evidence to support the feasibility and benefits of audio-based telerehabilitation in promoting functional regain post-stroke. However, further studies with a robust design are needed to validate the reported effectiveness.
Purpose: The study assessed the preliminary effect and feasibility of audio-based telerehabilitation in promoting home-based upper extremity exercises among stroke survivors.
Method: Four-week parallel two-arms pilot study design was employed. Fourteen stroke survivors (seven each in the experimental and control groups) were recruited. Individuals in the control group received standard care consisting of visits to physiotherapy outpatient clinics, while the intervention group received standard care in addition to audio-based telerehabilitation. Independent t-test and chi-square statistics were used to analyze differences in the clinical and socio-demographic data. Independent t-test was used to measure the treatment effect on the upper limb motor function (Fugyl Meyer Upper Extremity [FMA-UE] and Wolf Motor Function Test [WMFT]), quality of life (World Health Organization Quality of Life Bref, [WHOQOL-Bref]), and Activities of Daily Living (Barthel Index [BI]).
Results: The overall mean (SD) age of the participants is 50 (8.2) years. The FMA-UE and WMFT scores changed from 17.57 to 25.86 (p=0.02) and from 28.14 to 43.71 (p=0.03), respectively. No significant improvements in physical health, psychological, and social relationships domains of WHOQOL-Bref were recorded post-intervention. However, the environmental domain showed significant improvement (p=0.001). Scores of BI did not change significantly (p=0.49).
Conclusion: Findings of this study provided preliminary evidence to support the feasibility and benefits of audio-based telerehabilitation in promoting functional regain post-stroke. However, further studies with a robust design are needed to validate the reported effectiveness.
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