Current Practices of Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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A survey was conducted among physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with stroke patients. The survey consisted out of 30 questions enquiring personal information and upper limb specific topics divided in 3 sections: (1) Passive mobilization, (2) Active exercises and (3) Immobilization. The survey took approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete. The survey for stroke survivors was divided in seven sections: (1) Personal information (2) Motor recovery of the upper limb and expectations on upper limb recovery; (3) Comfort, pain and quality of life (QoL); (4) Immobilization ; (5) Physiotherapy; (6) Occupational therapy; (7) Nursing (only for patients less than 6 months after stroke). The length to complete the survey was also organized to be achieved in 20 to 30 minutes.

Official Title
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Current Practices of Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke: a Survey Among Stroke Survivors and Therapists

Conditions
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Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis, Survey

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Survey therapists
* Other: Survey patients


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Stroke patients Inclusion Criteria: stroke with upper limb paresis Exclusion Criteria: severe language or cognitive problems which make it impossible to complete the survey Therapists Inclusion Criteria: physiotherapists occupational therapists experienced in the treatment of stroke patients

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Therapists<br>Physiotherapists/occupational therapists experienced in working with stroke patients. | Other: Survey therapists<br>* A survey was conducted among therapists on upper limb treatment after stroke.<br>|
| Subacute stroke patients<br>Stroke patients less than 6 months after their stroke suffering from upper limb paresis. | Other: Survey patients<br>* A survey was conducted among stroke survivors on upper limb treatment after stroke.<br>|
| Chronic stroke patients<br>Stroke patients more than 6 months after their stroke suffering from upper limb paresis. | Other: Survey patients<br>* A survey was conducted among stroke survivors on upper limb treatment after stroke.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A questionnaire assessing the current practices of upper limb rehabilitation after stroke | To identify the current daily practice in stroke rehabilitation concerning upper limb rehabilitation | Dec 2016 - March 2017 | 
| A questionnaire assessing the stroke survivors view on upper limb rehabilitation | To identify the stroke survivors view on upper limb rehabilitation and understanding the patient needs for that matter. | Dec 2016 - March 2017 |