Current Practices of Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke

Current Practices of Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke: a Survey Among Stroke Survivors and Therapists

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT03252899

Enrollment

300

Registered

2017-08-17

Start date

2016-12-15

Completion date

2017-04-01

Last updated

2017-08-17

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Conditions

Stroke, Survey, Upper Extremity Paresis

Brief summary

A survey was conducted among physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with stroke patients. The survey consisted out of 30 questions enquiring personal information and upper limb specific topics divided in 3 sections: (1) Passive mobilization, (2) Active exercises and (3) Immobilization. The survey took approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete. The survey for stroke survivors was divided in seven sections: (1) Personal information (2) Motor recovery of the upper limb and expectations on upper limb recovery; (3) Comfort, pain and quality of life (QoL); (4) Immobilization ; (5) Physiotherapy; (6) Occupational therapy; (7) Nursing (only for patients less than 6 months after stroke). The length to complete the survey was also organized to be achieved in 20 to 30 minutes.

Interventions

OTHERSurvey therapists

A survey was conducted among therapists on upper limb treatment after stroke.

OTHERSurvey patients

A survey was conducted among stroke survivors on upper limb treatment after stroke.

Study design

Observational model

OTHER

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

Stroke patients Inclusion Criteria: * stroke with upper limb paresis

Exclusion criteria

* severe language or cognitive problems which make it impossible to complete the survey Therapists Inclusion Criteria: * physiotherapists * occupational therapists * experienced in the treatment of stroke patients

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
A questionnaire assessing the current practices of upper limb rehabilitation after stroke	Dec 2016 - March 2017	To identify the current daily practice in stroke rehabilitation concerning upper limb rehabilitation
A questionnaire assessing the stroke survivors view on upper limb rehabilitation	Dec 2016 - March 2017	To identify the stroke survivors view on upper limb rehabilitation and understanding the patient needs for that matter.

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026