Combining wearable technology with telerehabilitation can improve the upper limb functioning and daily activity of stroke survivors
10.3760/cma.j.cn421666-20240407-00237
- VernacularTitle:基于可穿戴技术的远程康复对脑卒中居家患者上肢运动功能和日常生活活动能力的影响
- Author:
Xudong GU
1
;
Hua WU
1
;
Jianming FU
1
;
Meifang SHI
1
;
Yunhai YAO
1
;
Xiongwei FU
1
;
Ya SUN
1
;
Xiaolong LI
1
Author Information
1. 嘉兴市第二医院康复医学科，嘉兴 314000
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Wearable technology;
Telerehabilitation;
Stroke;
Motor function
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2024;46(12):1091-1095
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore any effect of supplementing telerehabilitation with wearable technology on the upper limb functioning and activity of stroke survivors.Methods:Fifty family-based stroke survivors were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group, each of 25. In addition to routine medication, the control group was given routine rehabilitation guidance at home, while the experimental group was guided using telerehabilitation and wearable technology. The guidance lasted 20 minutes, 5 days a week for 8 weeks. Before and after the intervention, both groups′ upper limb motor functioning was evaluated using the Fugl-Meyer upper extremity assessment (FMA-UE). The modified Ashworth scale (MAS) was used to quantify hemiplegic muscle spasms, and ability in the activities of daily living was quantified using the modified Barthel index (MBI). A wireless motion capture system generated average trace error (ATE) and test execution time data.Results:There were no significant differences between the two groups before the experiment. After the 8 weeks, significant improvement was observed in both groups′ average FMA, MAS and MBI scores, with those of the experimental group significantly better, on average, than those of the control group. There was also a significant improvement in the average ATE and time data in both groups, with significantly better results in the treatment group.Conclusions:Telerehabilitation based on wearable technology can distinctly improve upper limb motor function and ability in the activities of daily living after a stroke.
