Abstract

PURPOSE
This case series pilot study evaluates the efficacy of the Core:Tx gaming device on 2 chronic stroke survivors.
METHODS
Intervention was provided 3 times a week for 3 weeks. Outcome measures, administered 1 week before and 1 week after intervention, included the Stroke Impact Scale (SIS), the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), the Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Motor Recovery (Fugl-Meyer [FM]), and the Box and Block Test (BB).
RESULTS
Participant A exhibited an 11-point increase on the SIS, a 1.2-point change on each of the performance and satisfaction scores of the COPM, a 1-point increase on the FM, and no change on the BB. Participant B exhibited a 3-point increase on the SIS and no change on the COPM, FM, or BB.
CONCLUSIONS
The participants experienced increased quality of life, a greater propensity to use their affected arm, and enhanced task performance without exhibiting motor changes. Additionally, the Core:Tx gaming device was reported by the participants to be a motivating modality in the therapy setting.

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Authors

Schuck SO, Whetstone A, Hill V, Levine P, Page SJ

Institution

Department of Occupational Therapy, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, USA.

Source

Topics in stroke rehabilitation 18:6 pg 720-7

MeSH

Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Chronic Disease
Disability Evaluation
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Mental Status Schedule
Middle Aged
Neurofeedback
Physical Therapy Specialty
Quality of Life
Stroke
Therapy, Computer-Assisted
Upper Extremity
Video Games
Young Adult

Pub Type(s)

Clinical Trial
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22436309