Users perspectives on interactive distance technology enabling home-based motor training for stroke patients.

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Rehabilitation Engineering
• Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

• Stroke rehabilitation often requires continued motor training post-discharge.
• Limited access to continuous, personalized support can hinder long-term recovery.
• Home-based solutions are needed to bridge the gap in stroke motor rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop an interactive technical solution for home-based motor training for stroke patients.
• To support stroke survivors across three distinct phases: post-discharge, phased neuro-team support reduction, and long-term impaired function.
• To describe the main functions and initial user feedback of the developed technology.

Main Methods:

• User-centered design approach involving close collaboration with end-users.
• Iterative development based on evaluated methods.
• Early user-testing to identify areas for improvement in technical development.

Main Results:

• The developed technology's core functions have been defined.
• Early user-testing provided valuable feedback for further technical refinement.
• Identified needs for improvement to enhance user experience and training efficacy.

Conclusions:

• The developed technology shows promise as a home-based motor training support for stroke survivors.
• Further technical development is guided by initial user feedback.
• A pilot study will assess the safety and usefulness across different rehabilitation phases.