The Effect of ıntensified Sensory-based Therapy on Upper Extremity Functions and Activities of Daily Living
Condition: Stroke; Sensory Defect
MeSH terms: Stroke
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      Sensory dysfunction following stroke is a common condition. The deficiency in the
      somatosensory system negatively affects the learning of new motor skills by preventing
      feedback from the sensory system, and it can also cause problems in daily life, personal
      care, productivity, and leisure activities. Somatosensory impairment is often overlooked, as
      rehabilitation often focuses on motor abilities in the affected extremity. In the studies
      reviewed, it is stated that sensory dysfunction is seen in approximately 50% of stroke
      patients.

      The aim of this study is to examine the effects of intensified sensory-based therapy applied
      to the affected upper extremity sensory functions in individuals with chronic stroke on the
      upper extremity functions, quality of life, and independence of daily living activities.
    

Detailed description: 
      Sensory dysfunction following stroke is a common condition. The deficiency in the
      somatosensory system negatively affects the learning of new motor skills by preventing
      feedback from the sensory system, and it can also cause problems in daily life, personal
      care, productivity, and leisure activities. Somatosensory impairment is often overlooked, as
      rehabilitation often focuses on motor abilities in the affected extremity. In the studies
      reviewed, it is stated that sensory dysfunction is seen in approximately 50% of stroke
      patients.

      The aim of the study; The aim of this study is to examine the effects of intensified
      sensory-based therapy applied to the affected upper extremity sensory functions in
      individuals with chronic stroke on the upper extremity functions, quality of life, and
      independence of daily living activities.

      Thirty patients with chronic stroke will be randomized 1:1 to study (n:15) and control
      (n=12). Thumb localization test, finger swipe test, stereognosis test, and two-point
      discrimination test will be used to evaluate the sensory functions of individuals.
      Demographic information of individuals will be recorded with a sociodemographic information
      form. Before the treatment, the sensory levels of all patients will be determined by thumb
      localization, finger scrolling and stereognosy tests. Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test
      (JTHFT), Modified Frenchay Scale (MFS), Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM),
      Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) and Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale (SSQOL) will be
      administered before and after treatment.
    

Intervention name(s): Occupational Therapy
Intervention type(s): Other
Intervention description(s): Occupational therapy is the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations). Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent-or live better with-injury, illness, or disability.
Other intervention name(s): Activities of Daily Living Training; İntensified Sensory Therapy
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary purpose: Treatment