Telerehabilitation Using A 2D Planar Arm Rehabilitation Robot for Hemiparetic Stroke Upper Limb: A Pilot Feasibility Trial
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
Centre for Healthcare Innovation Start-Up Enterprise Link
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
Evaluate the feasibility, safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of clinic-to-home telerehabilitation using a 2D portable. Home-based robotic therapy is feasible, cost-saving, and efficacious for hemiparetic stroke rehabilitation.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Continuum, Technology, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Home Care, Assistive Technology, Robotics, Productivity, Cost Saving, Value Based Care
About this Content
Aims
Evaluate the feasibility, safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of clinic-to-home telerehabilitation using a 2D portable planar arm robot for hemiparetic stroke patients.
Background
Stroke patients often face chronic upper limb impairments, and robotic-assisted therapy can offer cost-effective telerehabilitation.
Methods
Prospective pilot study with 12 participants. Training conducted for 30 days at home using a 2D planar robot under telemonitoring.
Results
Significant improvements in Fugl-Meyer (FMA) and ARAT scores at 5 weeks and 24 weeks. Therapy costs reduced compared to clinic-based programs.
Conclusion
Home-based robotic therapy is feasible, cost-saving, and efficacious for hemiparetic stroke rehabilitation.
Lessons Learnt
Telerehabilitation with robotics can be cost-effective and improve upper limb rehabilitation for stroke patients.
Additional Information
Mean home gameplay time: 1.04 ± 0.35 hours/day. Funded by CHISEL Temasek Fund.
Keywords
Telerehabilitation, Robotics, Stroke Rehabilitation, Feasibility, Cost-Effectiveness
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Institute of Rehabilitation Excellence, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Clinical Research and Innovation Office, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine NTU Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Articares Pte Ltd Singapore |
Platform(s) | Centre for Healthcare Innovation Start-Up Enterprise Link |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Rehabilitation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Neurology |
Project Lead(s) | Karen SG, Chua |
Project Member(s) | Poo Lee Ong |
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Karen Chua Sui Geok - karen_chua@ttsh.com.sg