Optimizing a Home-based Virtual Reality Exercise Program for Chronic Stroke Patients: A Telerehabilitation Approach

Launched by UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL · Nov 27, 2018

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ClinConnect Summary

More specifically, the primary objective of the RCT is to provide preliminary evidence regarding efficacy of the VirTele program for upper limb motor control recovery in chronic stroke. Secondary objectives are to: i. Determine the effect of the VirTele program on upper limb function, quality of life and motivation; ii. Determine the feasibility of using the VirTele program with users at home (e.g. adherence, safety, technical difficulties, facilitators and barriers); iii. Explore the role that shared decision-making and empowerment play in exercise program adherence and progression, and in...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke (does not have to be a first time stroke);
• • Mild to moderate upper limb impairment (score 2-6 Chedoke-McMaster arm component or ability to perform VR tasks at least at the lowest setting according to clinician);
• • No longer receiving rehabilitation services;
• • living in an area where high speed Internet access is available.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Being medically unstable;
• • Severe cognitive or communication deficits;
• • Visual impairments;
• • Severe balance deficits limiting sitting safely independently;
• • Shoulder pain limiting movements for the game;
• • Previous upper limb impairment limiting potential recovery.