Journal article
Perseverance with technology-facilitated home-based upper limb practice after stroke: a systematic mixed studies review
BA Neibling, SM Jackson, KS Hayward, RN Barker
Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation | BMC | Published : 2021
Abstract
Background: Technology is being increasingly investigated as an option to allow stroke survivors to exploit their full potential for recovery by facilitating home-based upper limb practice. This review seeks to explore the factors that influence perseverance with technology-facilitated home-based upper limb practice after stroke. Methods: A systematic mixed studies review with sequential exploratory synthesis was undertaken. Studies investigating adult stroke survivors with upper limb disability undertaking technology-facilitated home-based upper limb practice administered ≥ 3 times/week over a period of ≥ 4 weeks were included. Qualitative outcomes were stroke survivors’ and family members’..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
BN is supported by a Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme (NAHSSS) Scholarship. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of the NAHSSS, its Administrator, Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) and/or the Australian Government Department of Health. BN and SJ are supported by a Research Training Program Scholarship administered by James Cook University (JCU). KH is supported by a National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia Fellowship (APP1088449).