Using an interactive virtual environment to integrate a digital Action Research Arm Test, motor imagery and action observation to assess and improve upper limb motor function in patients with neuromuscular impairments: a usability and feasibility study protocol.

Frank Behrendt, Corina Schuster-Amft

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Article in BMJ open, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03268304 (Feasibility of Two Novel Interactive Software Modules for the Rehabilitation of Patients With Neuromuscular Upper Limb Impairments Using the YouGrabber Training System - the KAYO Study Protocol), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Feasibility of Two Novel Interactive Software Modules for the Rehabilitation of Patients With Neuromuscular Upper Limb Impairments Using the YouGrabber Training System - the KAYO Study Protocol

TypeobservationalSponsorReha RheinfeldenRan2018 to 2020Enrolled0ConditionsStroke, Parkinson Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, Guillain-Barre SyndromeArmsVR-based training including AO and MI

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Differences in Motor Imagery Ability between People with Parkinson's Disease and Healthy Controls, and Its Relationship with Functionality, Independence and Quality of Life.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023
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Corticocortical paired associative stimulation for treating motor dysfunction after stroke: study protocol for a randomised sham-controlled double-blind clinical trial.BMJ open · 2022
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Frank BehrendtResearch Department, Reha Rheinfelden, Rheinfelden, Switzerland.

Corina Schuster-AmftResearch Department, Reha Rheinfelden, Rheinfelden, Switzerland.

Bern University of Applied Sciences · CHReha Rheinfelden · CH

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Abstract

introductionIn the recent past, training systems using an interactive virtual environment have been introduced to neurorehabilitation. Such systems can be applied to encourage purposeful limb movements and will increasingly be used at home by the individual patient. Therefore, an integrated valid and reliable assessment tool on the basis of such a system to monitor the recovery process would be an essential asset.

objectivesThe aim of the study is to evaluate usability, feasibility and validity of the digital version of the Action Research Arm Test using the Bi-Manu-Trainer system as a platform. Additionally, the feasibility and usability of the implementation of action observation and motor imagery tasks into the Bi-Manu-Trainer software will be evaluated. PATIENTS AND

methodsThis observational study is planned as a single-arm trial for testing the new assessment and the action observation and motor imagery training module. Therefore, 75 patients with Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, traumatic brain injury or Guillain-Barré syndrome will be included. 30 out of the 75 patients will additionally take part in a 4-week training on the enhanced Bi-Manu-Trainer system. Primary outcomes will be the score on the System Usability Scale and the correlation between the conventional and digital Action Research Arm Test scores. Secondary outcomes will be hand dexterity, upper limb activities of daily living and quality of life. HYPOTHESIS: We hypothesise that the digital Action Research Arm Test assessment is a valid and essential tool and that it is feasible to incorporate action observation and motor imagery into Bi-Manu-Trainer practice. The results are expected to give recommendations for necessary modifications and might also contribute knowledge concerning the application of action observation and motor imagery tasks using a training system such as the Bi-Manu-Trainer. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT03268304; Pre-results.

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Disability EvaluationRecovery of FunctionUser-Computer InterfaceActivities of Daily LivingExercise TherapyFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansImagery, PsychotherapyMaleMotor ActivityNeuromuscular DiseasesObservational Studies as TopicProspective StudiesQuality of LifeResearch Designmultiple sclerosisparkinson’s diseaserehabilitation medicinestroke

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PMID30012780

DOI10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019646

PMCPMC6082472

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