Perception About Upper Limb Functional Recovery, Barriers & Use of Training Devices Among Indian Stroke Survivors.

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate perceptions regarding affected arm and hand function and their willingness to use devices to enhance upper limb functions among stroke survivors. The main question[s] it aims to answer are:

* what will the stroke survivor's perception of interventions and device development in his/her arm recovery? * Wheather he is willing to use it for his arm recovery?

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke, Middle Cerebral Artery With Infarction, Rehabilitation, Upper Limb Recovery, Economic Burdon Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Stroke Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

MGM's Institute of Physiotherapy

Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 431003, India

About this study

Individuals with stroke will be recruited from MGM Hospital and other hospitals from Aurangabad. Participants will be adults (age >30) with stroke and with the capacity to provide written or verbal informed consent, and the ability to communicate verbally/online/phone. Participants will be contacted via phone or email by a member of the research team. If needed personal interviews of the patients will be taken. The research team will consist of the author and one helper Physical Therapy student and the guide. All team members participating in the training will ensure consistency in communications with participants. All the participants will be provided with information about the study objectives and procedures and will be asked if they are willing to participate. If they consent, they will be given one of three options:

Complete the survey via phone immediately
Complete the survey online. In this case, they will be sent a link to their email to complete an online survey.
Complete the survey via personal interview

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion Criteria:
First-ever stroke
All stages of stroke
Onset of a stroke at least 1 year ago
Age group: 30 to 75
Both genders included
Patients diagnosed with MCA (Middle Cerebral Artery) stroke
Exclusion Criteria:
Aphasia
Patients who are unable to follow commands
Patients with other neurological disorders such as Multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Self Structured Marathi language translated Version Questionnaire

Time frame: One Month

It's a 69 item questionnaire to obtain the responses from the stroke survivors about their Upper limb recovery and use of devices for the same. The Obtained responses will be used for the analyze the willingness of stroke clients for use of devices for his/her upper limb arm recovery

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences

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Registry information

Official study title

Perception About Upper Limb Functional Recovery, Barriers & Use of Training Devices Among Stroke Survivors- A Cross-Sectional Survey

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2022
Study completion: 2022
First posted: Jun 8, 2023
Registry last updated: Jun 8, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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