Cognitive Function and Upper Limb Rehabilitation Training Post-Stroke Using a Digital Occupational Training System.

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

• Stroke rehabilitation demands intensive therapy for functional recovery.
• Virtual reality (VR) offers engaging and motivating therapeutic solutions.
• Digital occupational training systems integrate advanced technologies for diverse rehabilitation needs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the effectiveness of a digital occupational training system in stroke patient rehabilitation.
• To evaluate improvements in cognitive function and upper extremity function.
• To determine the system's impact on daily living skills and self-care.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a VR application with multi-touch screens and human-computer interaction.
• Implemented five cognitive modules: perception, attention, memory, logical reasoning, and calculation.
• Included hand-eye coordination training and assessed outcomes after eight weeks.

Main Results:

• Significant improvements observed in cognitive function and attention.
• Enhanced daily living skills and self-care abilities in stroke patients.
• VR system demonstrated clinical effectiveness as a complementary rehabilitation tool.

Conclusions:

• The digital occupational training system is a promising tool for stroke rehabilitation.
• This VR approach can save time and complement traditional occupational therapy.
• The system offers potential financial benefits and supports functional recovery in stroke patients.