Development of computer games for assessment and training in post-stroke arm telerehabilitation

Abstract

Stroke is the leading cause of long term disability among adults in industrialized nations. The majority of these disabilities include deficiencies in arm function, which can make independent living very difficult. Research shows that better results in rehabilitation are obtained when patients receive more intensive therapy. However this intensive therapy is currently too expensive to be provided by the public health system, and at home few patients perform the repetitive exercises recommended by their therapists. Computer games can provide an affordable, enjoyable, and effective way to intensify treatment, while keeping the patient as well as their therapists informed about their progress. This paper presents the study, design, implementation and user-testing of a set of computer games for at-home assessment and training of upper-limb motor impairment after stroke.

Digital technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases

“…В статье C. Rodriguez-de-Pablo и соавт. [23] рассмотрены вопросы проектирования, внедрения и тестирования компьютерных игр для восстановления двигательных функций руки после инсульта. В системе для физиотерапии было продемонстрировано использование устройства Microsoft Kinect, которое отслеживает позы и движения пациентов [24].…”

Dispositivo Robótico Multifuncional para la Rehabilitación de las Extremidades Superiores

“…Como se ha descrito en el apartado de implementación, el software Telereha dependiendo de la configuración mecánica (ARM o WRIST), posee diferentes juegos (Rodriguez- De-Pablo et al, 2012). En el marco del presente trabajo, para el modo ARM se ha seleccionado el juego 'Descubriendo la imagen', mientras que para el modo WRIST se usa 'La Cruz' (Figura 7).…”

Neurorehabilitation nach Schlaganfall: Überblick über die gegenwärtigen Konzepte und Ausblick in die Zukunft

“…Eine langfristig hohe Therapieintensität mit häufigen Repetitionen unterschiedlicher Bewegungsmuster ist wünschenswert und als wichtiges therapeutisches Element anerkannt, aber in Form z. B. täglicher Behandlung durch einen Physiotherapeuten nicht flächendeckend finanzierbar [80]. Eigentraining des Patienten scheitert oftmals an einer mangelnden Motivation [81].…”