Evidence map›Paper›PMID 42403571›Full record

ArticleBrain & spine2026

A E Carolus, Y Habib, N Trautz, M Terhaar, C Brenke, V Braun

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Article in Brain & spine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

A E CarolusDepartment of Neurosurgery, Jung-Stilling Hospital Siegen, Siegen, Germany.
Y HabibDepartment of Neurosurgery, Jung-Stilling Hospital Siegen, Siegen, Germany.
N TrautzDepartments of Digital Health Care and Biomedicine, University Siegen, Siegen, Germany.
M TerhaarDepartments of Digital Health Care and Biomedicine, University Siegen, Siegen, Germany.
C BrenkeDepartment of Neurosurgery, Knappschaft Kliniken Gelsenkirchen Buer, Germany.
V BraunDepartment of Neurosurgery, Jung-Stilling Hospital Siegen, Siegen, Germany.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: The recovery of hand function following nerve surgeries is an important aspect of rehabilitation significantly influencing patients' quality of life. Sensory and motor deficits of the hand can impair grasping ability and fine motor skills. In our previous study it could be proved that intense and targeted training can help quicker rehabilitation of these functions.This project has the aim to develop a mobile application designed to facilitate hand function training post-nerve surgery. The application incorporates evidence-based exercises and progress tracking to enhance patient engagement. Material/methods: The App was developed using Flutterflow as the front-end framework and Firebased as the back-end. Data security was ensured throughout the development process. A total of 21 exercise videos were integrated. The app was compared to other existing rehabilitation apps in terms of user-friendliness and content. It was also evaluated qualitatively by different participants. Results: The results indicate that the app is competitive in terms of user-friendliness and functionality; however, there is potential for further optimization, particularly in the customization of treatment plans and in fostering long-term user motivation. Conclusion:

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Hand rehabilitationMobile health (mHealth)Nerve surgeryPostoperative therapyRehabilitation app

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PMID42403571
PMCPMC13332476

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