The aim of this study is to determine the concurrent and divergent validity of the Actiwatch method in patients with subacute and chronic stroke.
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Brief title
Condition
- Central nervous system vascular disorders
- Vascular haemorrhagic disorders
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Actual amount of upper extremity use in daily life, measured by the Actiwatch
method (ratio score) and the Dutch Motor Activity Log
Secondary outcome
The arm function sub scale and the mobility sub scale of the Stroke Impact
Scale
Background summary
During the last years, stroke has become the leading cause of long-term
disability world-wide. Impaired function of the upper extremity (hemi paresis)
is one of most frequent symptoms after stroke. Also on the long term a great
percentage of this patient population is confronted with arm and hand function
impairments, resulting in limitations in daily functioning. Additionally,
dissatisfaction about the own abilities to participate in society can occur in
stroke patients.
Because of the impact of upper extremity impairments, training of arm use plays
an important role in stroke rehabilitation. To determine the effects of various
rehabilitation techniques, a lot of scientific research is done in this field.
One parameter in this kind of research is de actual use of the affected upper
extremity in tasks of daily life. It is shown that this actual amount of use
can differ significantly from the functional ability measured in performance
tests.
With the Actiwatch method, a relatively new accelerometer-based measurement has
been introduced. It is designed to measure movement of limbs over a long period
of time. By putting an Actiwatch on both wrists upper extremity movement can be
registered.
Study objective
The aim of this study is to determine the concurrent and divergent validity of
the Actiwatch method in patients with subacute and chronic stroke.
Study design
In this validation study, the concurrent validity will be measured by comparing
the Actiwatch method with the MAL-26 and the arm function sub scale of the SIS.
Divergent validity will be determined by comparison of the Actiwatch method
with the mobility sub scale of the SIS, measuring a different construct than
the amount of upper extremity use.
Study burden and risks
Patients will be asked to visit the rehabiliation centre to participate in an
interview and a questionnaire (in total approximately 1 to 1,5 hour). Next to
that, patients have to wear 2 watch-like devices around their wrists for 3
days. This last intervention has little to no consequences for performing daily
activities. Per participant the least laborious/time-consuming way will be
chosen to start the measurement (putting on the Actiwatch devices).
There is no risk for the health of the participants.
Zandbergsweg 111
6432 CC Hoensbroek
Nederland
Zandbergsweg 111
6432 CC Hoensbroek
Nederland
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Age
Inclusion criteria
1) a history of single stroke, at least 6 weeks previously, resulting in a paresis of the arm/hand;
2) no severe cognitive problems;
3) no severe aphasia;
4) experience of spending days in the home situation after stroke;
5) knowledge of the Dutch language;
6) minimum of 18 years of age
Exclusion criteria
The presence of uncontrolled medical conditions or conditions other than stroke that might impair upper extremity function.
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL22449.022.08 |