Current Practices of Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke: a Survey Among Stroke Survivors and Therapists
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
- Enrollment
- 300
- Primary Endpoint
- A questionnaire assessing the stroke survivors view on upper limb rehabilitation
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 8 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
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.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •stroke with upper limb paresis
Exclusion Criteria
- •severe language or cognitive problems which make it impossible to complete the survey
- •Inclusion Criteria:
- •physiotherapists
- •occupational therapists
- •experienced in the treatment of stroke patients
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
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.
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