Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
2 groups:Social-participation virtual reality
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants will be recruited from the stroke units of three acute and one rehabilitation hospitals and three stroke nurss-led clinics in a single region. We will recruit 276 stroke survivor–caregiver dyads. The following inclusion criteria will be applied to the stroke survivors: 1. Aged >=18 years; 2. A diagnosis of ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke resulting in physical disability; 3. Study entry within 6 months post-stroke; 4. The ability to remain in a sitting position with support; 5. A Montreal Cognitive Assessment score (HK-MOCA version) above the second percentile (23); 6. The absence of limb deformities and other neurological or musculoskeletal disorders; 7. Residence in the community. The study will include survivors of a first stroke and those with a history of stroke. Caregivers who provide most care to the survivor will also be included. Both members of the dyad must be able to communicate in Chinese.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Both members of the dyad will be excluded if they have 1. A psychiatric condition (e.g. symptoms of delusion or hallucinations); 2. A history of vestibular deficits or severe visual impairments; 3. Any seizure activity during the previous 6 months; 4. Difficulty in following instructions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Social participation; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactChau Pak Chun Janita
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Outcome results
None listed