Stroke, Middle Cerebral Artery With Infarction, Rehabilitation, Upper Limb Recovery, Economic Burdon
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate perceptions regarding affected arm and hand function and their willingness to use devices to enhance upper limb functions among stroke survivors. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * what will the stroke survivor's perception of interventions and device development in his/her arm recovery? * Wheather he is willing to use it for his arm recovery?
Detailed description
Individuals with stroke will be recruited from MGM Hospital and other hospitals from Aurangabad. Participants will be adults (age \>30) with stroke and with the capacity to provide written or verbal informed consent, and the ability to communicate verbally/online/phone. Participants will be contacted via phone or email by a member of the research team. If needed personal interviews of the patients will be taken. The research team will consist of the author and one helper Physical Therapy student and the guide. All team members participating in the training will ensure consistency in communications with participants. All the participants will be provided with information about the study objectives and procedures and will be asked if they are willing to participate. If they consent, they will be given one of three options: 1. Complete the survey via phone immediately 2. Complete the survey online. In this case, they will be sent a link to their email to complete an online survey. 3. Complete the survey via personal interview
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Inclusion Criteria: * First-ever stroke * All stages of stroke * Onset of a stroke at least 1 year ago * Age group: 30 to 75 * Both genders included * Patients diagnosed with MCA (Middle Cerebral Artery) stroke *
Exclusion criteria
* Aphasia * Patients who are unable to follow commands * Patients with other neurological disorders such as Multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Self Structured Marathi language translated Version Questionnaire | One Month | It's a 69 item questionnaire to obtain the responses from the stroke survivors about their Upper limb recovery and use of devices for the same. The Obtained responses will be used for the analyze the willingness of stroke clients for use of devices for his/her upper limb arm recovery |
Countries
India
Outcome results
None listed