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SynthesisClinical rehabilitation2024

Remotely Assessing Motor Function and Activity of the Upper Extremity After Stroke: A Systematic Review of Validity and Clinical Utility of Tele-Assessments.

Lena Sauerzopf, Andreas R Luft, Anna Baldissera, Sara Frey, Verena Klamroth-Marganska, Martina R Spiess

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6 authors.

Lena SauerzopfZHAW School of Health Sciences, Institute of Occupational Therapy, Winterthur, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0001-5882-6436
Andreas R LuftDepartment of Neurology, Division of Vascular Neurology and Neurorehabilitation, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland.
Anna BaldisseraCare Home City of Winterthur, Winterthur, Switzerland.
Sara FreyZHAW School of Health Sciences, Institute of Occupational Therapy, Winterthur, Switzerland.
Verena Klamroth-MarganskaAdelheid Clinic, Rehabilitation Center Central Switzerland, Unterägeri, Switzerland.
Martina R SpiessZHAW School of Health Sciences, Institute of Occupational Therapy, Winterthur, Switzerland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe aim of this systematic review is to identify currently available tele-assessments for motor impairments of the upper extremity in adults after a stroke and to assess their psychometric properties and clinical utility. DATA SOURCES: We searched for studies describing the psychometric properties of tele-assessments for the motor function of the upper extremity. A systematic search was conducted in the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Medline via OVID, Embase, The Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Xplore from inception until 30 April 2024. REVIEW

methodsThe quality assessment for the included studies and the rating of the psychometric properties were performed using the COSMIN Risk of Bias Checklist for systematic reviews of patient-reported outcome measures.

resultsA total of 12 studies (N = 3912) describing 11 tele-assessments met the predefined inclusion criteria. The included assessments were heterogeneous in terms of quality and psychometric properties and risk of bias. None of the tele-assessments currently meets the criteria of clinical utility to be recommended for clinical practice without restriction.

conclusionThe quality and clinical utility of tele-assessments varied widely, suggesting a cautious consideration for immediate clinical practice application. There is potential for tele-assessments in clinical practice, but the clinical benefits need to be improved by simplifying the complexity of tele-assessments. REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42022335035.

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StrokeStroke RehabilitationUpper ExtremityDisability EvaluationHumansPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsTelemedicinemotor functionreviewstrokeTele-assessment

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PMCPMC11487868

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