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Author Spotlight: Enhancing Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Stroke Patients Through Advanced Robotic and Neuromodulation Technologies
Published on: October 11, 2024
Participant Outcomes of a Student-Run, Intensive, Short-Term, Task-Specific Rehabilitation Program for Individuals
J Hernandez, K Bader, L DiMarco
1Doctor of Physical Therapy Division, Duke University School of Medicine, DUMC 104002, Durham, NC 27710, USA. Tel 919-681-1979, fax 919-684-1846. jody.feld@duke.edu.
Abstract:
Stroke survivors continue to face chronic disability and limited access to early, continuous, and long-term rehabilitation. This pilot study examined the impact of a 6-day, intensive, short-term, task-specific rehabilitation program (ISTRP) on outcomes post-stroke as part of a service-learning experience (SLE) for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students. Participants (n=19) post-stroke completed a 6-day, student-led ISTRP. Outcome measures were used to assess balance, functional gait, upper extremity motor impairment, and self-reported recovery. Significant differences from pre- to post-intervention were found for all outcome measures (p<0.05) except for the Stroke-Impact Scale-16. This pilot study addresses a gap in literature and suggests an ISTRP should be further explored while integrating other allied health disciplines.
