European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Oct 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of Kinect2Scratch game-based training and therapist-based training for the improvement of upper extremity functions of patients with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled single-blinded trial.
Virtual reality and interactive video games could decrease the demands on the time of the therapists. However, the cost of a virtual reality system and the requirement for technical support limits the availability of these systems. Commercial exergames are not specifically designed for therapeutic use, most patients with hemiplegic stroke are either too weak to play the games or develop undesirable compensatory movements. ⋯ Kinect2Scratch games are low-cost and easily set-up games, which may serve as a complementary strategy to conventional therapy to decrease therapists' work load.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Oct 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of a task-based biofeedback training program on improving sensorimotor function in neuropathic hands in diabetic patients: a randomized controlled trial.
Symptoms of diabetic hands have been gradually elucidated, however the interventions for these hand problems are typically underemphasized. Few studies have discussed intervention effects on sensorimotor problems in hands, which prevent diabetic patients from executing their daily routines and lower their quality of life (QoL). ⋯ Using task-based biofeedback training as one of the rehabilitation strategies may be an effective approach for restoration of sensory function, precision pinch performance, hand dexterity, and QoL for patients with diabetes-related neuropathy.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Oct 2019
A systematic review of outcome measures in initial rehabilitation of individuals with newly acquired spinal cord injury: providing evidence for clinical practice guidelines.
A newly acquired spinal cord injury (SCI) has an impact on various aspects of a patients' functioning. Outcome measures represent an important component of initial rehabilitation to assess patients' overall status and their progress, simplify clinical communication and support clinical decision-making. The aim of this review was to create an evidence base for developing clinical practice guidelines using systematic literature review to evaluate assessment instruments used in acute/subacute SCI rehabilitation. ⋯ In the field of initial SCI rehabilitation, scientifically sound assessments covering different aspects of the bio-psychosocial model of the ICF are available. According to COSMIN, validation studies struggled with quality, whereas observational studies and systematic studies performed well. The review results support the evidence-based selection of outcome measures for assessing the initial rehabilitation of patients with acute and subacute SCI. These results represent an update for recommendations for clinical guidelines on standardized rehabilitation outcome documentation.