Stroke
Conditions
Keywords
rehabilitation, exercise, stroke, adherence
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to determine the impact of an m-health based intervention on long term adherence to a rehabilitation program for stroke survivors.
Detailed description
This is a 8-week multimodal exercise rehabilitation program (MERP) based on aerobic exercise, task oriented activities, balance and stretching exercises complemented with a mobile app technology. The aim of the MERP is to improve walking speed, walking ability, activities of daily living and quality of life among people who have suffered a stroke. The mobile app technology complements the MERP in order to achieve long term adherence to healthy physical activity.
Interventions
Rehabilitation program based on aerobic exercise, task oriented activities, balance and stretching exercises complemented with a mobile app technology
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke * age ≥18; * Functional Ambulation Classification (FAC) ≥3 * Barthel Index ≥45
Exclusion criteria
* Cognitive impairment (Mini Mental State Examination ≤24) * Unstable cardiovascular disease (acute heart failure, recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina and uncontrolled arrhythmias) * Alcohol or other toxic substances abuse * Decompensated psychiatric disorders that prevented from following a group session
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adherence | 8 weeks | Adherence will be monitored with an app that will record activity time (walking time and distance) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gait speed | 8 weeks | Gait speed will be measured with the Ten Meter Walking Test (10MWT). Participants will be given a 2-meter warm-up distance for walking, preceding the 10-meter distance, and 2 meters beyond the 10 meters. The time that takes to walk 10 meters at a comfortable pace and at their maximum speed will be registered in meters/second |
Countries
Spain