Validation of the Actiwatch method for the measurement of upper extremity activity in the daily life of stroke patients.

Validation of the Actiwatch method for the measurement of upper extremity activity in the daily life of stroke patients. - Actiwatch pilot study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON32421

Enrollment

Registered

2008-07-01

Start date

2008-03-26

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-13

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Conditions

cerebral haemorrhage/-infarction CVA

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) a history of single stroke, at least 6 weeks previously, resulting in a paresis of the arm/hand; 2) no severe cognitive problems; 3) no severe aphasia; 4) experience of spending days in the home situation after stroke; 5) knowledge of the Dutch language; 6) minimum of 18 years of age

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The presence of uncontrolled medical conditions or conditions other than stroke that might impair upper extremity function.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Actual amount of upper extremity use in daily life, measured by the Actiwatch method (ratio score) and the Dutch Motor Activity Log	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The arm function sub scale and the mobility sub scale of the Stroke Impact Scale	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results