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Published on: March 11, 2021
Successful performance of basic gestures in tablet technology in post stroke patients: A feasibility study.
Stefan Thomas Kotzian1, Sandra Haider1,2, Igor Grabovac2
1Neurologisches Rehabilitationszentrum Rosenhügel, Vienna, Austria.
Most stroke survivors can use basic tablet gestures with one hand. However, complex actions like double-clicking and zooming are challenging, especially for those with paresis, suggesting design modifications for rehabilitation apps.
Area of Science:
- Neurorehabilitation
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Assistive Technology
Background:
- Tablet technology offers potential for stroke rehabilitation.
- Feasibility of basic tablet gestures for stroke survivors remains unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess successful performance of basic tablet gestures by stroke patients.
- Identify factors associated with successful tablet gesture execution.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study at an Austrian rehabilitation center.
- Evaluated tablet use with a custom app on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4.
- Assessed activities of daily living (Barthel index), cognitive (MoCA), and motor functions (Nine-Hole Peg Test), and grip strength.
Main Results:
- 129 participants analyzed; 69.2% performed all gestures with at least one hand.
- Higher Barthel index and MoCA scores correlated with successful gesture performance.
- Younger age and use of a paretic hand were associated with lower success rates.
Conclusions:
- Most stroke patients can perform basic tablet gestures with one hand.
- Few patients with paresis can execute gestures with their affected hand.
- Avoid double-clicking and zooming in rehabilitation apps due to difficulty for stroke survivors.
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