Current Practices of Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke

A survey was conducted among physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with stroke patients. The survey consisted out of 30 questions enquiring personal information and upper limb specific topics divided in 3 sections: (1) Passive mobilization, (2) Active exercises and (3) Immobilization. The survey took approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete.

The survey for stroke survivors was divided in seven sections: (1) Personal information (2) Motor recovery of the upper limb and expectations on upper limb recovery; (3) Comfort, pain and quality of life (QoL); (4) Immobilization ; (5) Physiotherapy; (6) Occupational therapy; (7) Nursing (only for patients less than 6 months after stroke). The length to complete the survey was also organized to be achieved in 20 to 30 minutes.

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Paresis Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Survey Upper Extremity Paresis Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Stroke patients

Inclusion criteria

stroke with upper limb paresis

Exclusion criteria

severe language or cognitive problems which make it impossible to complete the survey

Therapists

Inclusion criteria

physiotherapists
occupational therapists
experienced in the treatment of stroke patients

Treatment and study plan

Survey therapists

Other

A survey was conducted among therapists on upper limb treatment after stroke.

Survey patients

Other

A survey was conducted among stroke survivors on upper limb treatment after stroke.

Primary outcomes

A questionnaire assessing the current practices of upper limb rehabilitation after stroke

Time frame: Dec 2016 - March 2017

To identify the current daily practice in stroke rehabilitation concerning upper limb rehabilitation
A questionnaire assessing the stroke survivors view on upper limb rehabilitation

Time frame: Dec 2016 - March 2017

To identify the stroke survivors view on upper limb rehabilitation and understanding the patient needs for that matter.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Ghent

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Current Practices of Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke: a Survey Among Stroke Survivors and Therapists

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Aug 17, 2017
Registry last updated: Aug 17, 2017

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