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Author Spotlight: Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients With a Digital Occupational Training System
Published on: December 29, 2023
Occupational Therapy at Home E-Rehabilitation (OTHER): a feasibility study of post-stroke intervention for transition
Sanne Pellegrom1,2, Ton Satink3,4, Margo van Hartingsveldt1
1Research Group, Occupational Therapy: Technology and Participation, Faculty of Health, Sport and Physical Activity. Centre of Expertise Urban Vitality, Amsterdam University of Applied Science, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Purpose:
To evaluate the feasibility of the Occupational Therapy at Home E-Rehabilitation (OTHER) intervention for persons post-stroke (age > 55) transitioning to home.
Methods:
A mixed-methods feasibility study was conducted. Qualitative data included semi-structured interviews with persons post-stroke (n = 8) and informal caregivers (n = 4), a focus group with occupational therapists (OTs) (n = 4), and logbooks. Inductive thematic analysis explored the experiences of persons post-stroke and OTs, while feasibility was assessed deductively using Bowen's areas of feasibility. Quantitative data were the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Self-Management Ability Scale (SMAS-30), and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment to assess differences between baseline and 3 months.
Results:
Eight persons post-stroke completed OTHER. Inductive thematic analysis resulted in three themes from the perspectives of persons post-stroke and OTs: activity monitoring was appreciated; doing and talking were real supports; and the intervention was inspiring and challenging. Feasibility was acceptable based on Bowen's areas. A pre-post intervention change was observed on the COPM: 1.5 on performance and 1.9 on satisfaction, and for SMAS-30, a positive change of 4.67 was observed.
Conclusion:
The OTHER intervention and research protocol are feasible for home-based rehabilitation, and a larger trial is recommended.
