Sarcopenia, Stroke
Conditions
Keywords
Assistive technology, Exoskeleton, User perspective, Stroke, Sarcopenia
Brief summary
The goal of this study is to identify the needs and requirements of end-users regarding the implementation of a lower-limb exoskeleton in a remote home setting. The end-users include older adults with sarcopenia, post-stroke individuals and physiotherapists. The main question it aims to answer is: • What are the needs and requirements of the end-user population when developing a lower-limb exoskeleton that can be implemented in a remote home setting? Participants will engage in three separate focus group sessions, in which they will discuss the predetermined topics. Interactions between the participants will be guided by open questions.
Interventions
The participant will be asked to take part in three separate focus group discussions implementing the co-design principle. Following the co-design principle the participants will actively contribute towards the primary outcomes. Open questions will be asked to guide the discussion. Interaction between participants will be encouraged.
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
People post-stroke: Inclusion Criteria: * \> 18 years old * ≥ 3 months ago stroke diagnosis * Current difficulties during gait
Exclusion criteria
* Serious speech disorder * Lowered cognitive competence Older adults with sarcopenia: Inclusion Criteria: * \> 65 years old * Difficulties during chair sit to stand * Current difficulties during gait
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| User Personas | 8 weeks | A set of personas (=representation of a group of individuals with common characteristics) will be defined for both the older adults with sarcopenia and the stroke survivors. This is identified through the qualitative analysis of the answers on predefined open questions during the focus group discussion. |
| Identification of Activities for Exoskeleton Use | 8 weeks | Specific activities where exoskeletons demonstrate added value will be defined. This is identified through the qualitive analysis of the answers on predefined open questions during the focus group discussion. |
| Interface and Design Concept Formulation | 8 weeks | Key elements on the interface and design concept of exoskeletons will be described. This is identified through the qualitive analysis of the answers on predefined open questions during the focus group discussion. |
| Digital Rehabilitation Outcomes | 8 weeks | Key elements of rehabilitation measures that an exoskeletons should be able to assess will be described. This is identified through the qualitive analysis of the answers on predefined open questions during the focus group discussion. |
Countries
Belgium
Outcome results
None listed