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Supporting Stroke Motor Recovery Through a Mobile Application: A Pilot Study.

Sonia Lawson1, Ziying Tang2, Jinjuan Feng3

  • 1Sonia Lawson, PhD, OTR/L, is Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science, Towson University, Towson, MD; slawson@towson.edu.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|April 20, 2017
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This pilot study explored ARMStrokes, a smartphone app for stroke motor recovery. The app showed potential for improving movement accuracy and daily activity performance in chronic stroke survivors.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Repetitive movement, appropriate challenge, and feedback enhance neuroplasticity and motor learning.
  • Smartphone applications offer accessible tools for motor recovery post-stroke.
  • ARMStrokes is a mobile application designed to facilitate motor rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the potential of the ARMStrokes smartphone application for improving motor recovery in chronic stroke survivors.
  • To assess the feasibility and preliminary outcomes of using a gamified app for upper limb rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

  • A 6-week multiple-case, mixed-methods pilot study involving 6 chronic stroke survivors.
  • Exercises calibrated to individual skill levels targeting forearm, elbow, and shoulder motions.

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  • Inclusion of visual, auditory, and vibration feedback mechanisms for self-assessment.
  • Data collection through pre- and post-intervention assessments of motor function and daily activity performance.

    • Main Results:

    • Participants demonstrated improvements in movement accuracy, reduced fatigue, increased range of motion, and enhanced performance in daily activities.
    • Varied usage patterns of the app (active/passive motion measurement, endurance tracking) were observed.
    • No statistically significant changes were achieved in this pilot study, indicating a need for further investigation.

    Conclusions:

    • The ARMStrokes application shows promise as a tool to support motor recovery in stroke survivors.
    • Further research is warranted to establish the efficacy of this technology in larger, controlled trials.
    • Mobile health interventions can play a role in augmenting traditional stroke rehabilitation strategies.