(Neuro)muscular disorders, ALS, MS, cervical spinal cord injury, plexus lesion, CVA
Conditions
Interventions
AT for arm-hand function, specific dynamic arm supports and robotic arms are the focus of this research. These AT devices have been provided in the Netherlands since 2006 via the Healthcare Insurance
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The study population consists of adults (18 years and older) with limited arm-hand function who may benefit from an AT device for arm-hand function and consider the use of such a device. The latter is operationally defined as trying out a dynamic arm support or robotic arm. The study population consists of a heterogeneous group of people with various conditions.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A potential participant may not participate in the study if one of the following exclusion criteria applies: - limitations experienced in the hand function, but no limitations experienced in the arm function - not being entitled in any way to a dynamic arm support or a robot arm in accordance with the Dutch laws and regulations in force - unable to fill in a Dutch-language questionnaire or to answer the questions verbally.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Satisfaction with the AT device and the provision process (D-QUEST, KWAZO) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Problems in daily life (IPPA), limitations in activities (DASH), quality of life (EQ-5D-5L) | — |
Contacts
Public ContactUta Roentgen
Zuyd Hogeschool
Outcome results
None listed