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Instrumental indices for upper limb function assessment in stroke patients: a validation study.

Maria Longhi1, Andrea Merlo2,3, Paolo Prati1

  • 1Gait & Motion Analysis Laboratory, Sol et Salus Hospital, viale San Salvador 204, Rimini, 47922, Torre Pedrera di Rimini, Italy.

Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation
|June 10, 2016
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Robotic exoskeletons provide objective upper limb (UL) assessment for stroke patients. This study validates indices from the Armeo®Spring device, showing they accurately measure UL function and support clinical evaluation.

Keywords:
RehabilitationRobotic indicesStrokeUpper limbValidity

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Area of Science:

  • Robotics in Rehabilitation
  • Neurorehabilitation Engineering
  • Biomechanics of Movement

Background:

  • Robotic exoskeletons are increasingly utilized for objective and quantitative assessment of upper limb (UL) movements.
  • Instrumental indices derived from robot-assisted reaching tasks using the Armeo®Spring have demonstrated potential in assessing UL functionality.
  • The construct validity of these indices for UL assessment in stroke patients requires thorough investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test the construct validity of an index-based upper limb (UL) assessment using robotic exoskeletons in stroke patients.
  • To evaluate the ability of instrumental indices to capture motor control deficits in stroke survivors.
  • To determine if these indices can differentiate UL function across varying impairment levels.

Main Methods:

  • Forty-four stroke patients with a wide range of impairments (WMFT-FAS: 10-75, MI: 14-33) were assessed using the Armeo®Spring's 'Vertical Capture' task.
  • Nine numerical indices measuring movement accuracy, velocity, and smoothness were computed from 3D endpoint trajectories.
  • Statistical analyses included Mann-Whitney U Test (vs. healthy controls), factor analysis (discriminant validity), and Spearman's correlation (concurrent validity with WMFT-FAS/TIME).

Main Results:

  • Seven indices significantly differed between stroke patients and healthy controls (effect sizes 0.35-0.74), demonstrating discriminant validity.
  • Factor analysis confirmed indices belonging to accuracy, velocity, and smoothness domains.
  • Significant correlations (|rho|=0.31-0.50) were found between specific indices and clinical scores (WMFT-FAS/TIME), confirming concurrent validity. Indices detected functional differences even within the same WMFT level.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed index-based upper limb (UL) assessment, derived from robotic exoskeleton data, possesses construct validity (discriminant and concurrent) for stroke patients.
  • These instrumental indices can effectively integrate with and support traditional clinical evaluations of UL function post-stroke.
  • The robotic assessment provides a quantitative and objective measure of movement quality, complementing existing clinical scales.