dc.contributor.author |
Wolf, SL |
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dc.contributor.author |
Kwakkel, G |
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dc.contributor.author |
Bayley, M |
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dc.contributor.author |
McDonnell, MN |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2016-12-16T03:18:24Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2016-03 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Physiotherapy 102(1):1-4 Mar 2016 |
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dc.identifier.issn |
0031-9406 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/2292/31434 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Objective To develop an evidence-based application (‘app’) for post-stroke upper extremity rehabilitation that can be used globally by therapists. Participants Twenty-three experienced neurorehabilitation therapists, applied scientists and physicians, and 10 consultants dedicated to the provision of best practice to stroke survivors. Design This team evaluated the evidence to support the timely and appropriate provision of interventions and the most defensible outcome measures during a 4-year voluntary information gathering and assimilation effort, as a basis for the sequencing of an algorithm informed by the data and directed by changes in impairment and chronicity. Outcome measures The primary outcome was the formulation of a testable app that will be available for minimal user cost. The app is for a smartphone, and the comments of a focus group (audience at a World Confederation for Physical Therapy 2015 presentation, approximate n = 175) during a 30-minute ‘Questions and Answers’ session were assessed. Results Analysis of documented, extensive input offered by the audience indicated a highly favourable disposition towards this novel tool, with provision of concrete suggestions prior to launching the final version. Suggestions centred on: inclusion of instructions; visuals and demonstrations; monitoring of adverse responses; availability of updates; autonomous use by patients; and potential to characterise practice. Conclusions A simple, user-friendly app for decision making in the treatment of upper extremity impairments following stroke is feasible and welcomed. |
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dc.publisher |
Elsevier |
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dc.relation.ispartofseries |
Physiotherapy |
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dc.rights |
Items in ResearchSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated. Previously published items are made available in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |
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dc.rights.uri |
https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/docs/uoa-docs/rights.htm |
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dc.title |
Best practice for arm recovery post stroke: an international application |
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dc.type |
Journal Article |
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dc.identifier.doi |
10.1016/j.physio.2015.08.007 |
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pubs.issue |
1 |
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pubs.begin-page |
1 |
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pubs.volume |
102 |
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dc.identifier.pmid |
26573327 |
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pubs.end-page |
4 |
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dc.rights.accessrights |
http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/RestrictedAccess |
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pubs.subtype |
Article |
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pubs.elements-id |
526467 |
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pubs.org-id |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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pubs.org-id |
School of Medicine |
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pubs.org-id |
Medicine Department |
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pubs.record-created-at-source-date |
2016-12-16 |
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pubs.dimensions-id |
26573327 |
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