Handfunctie problemen bij veroudering Ageing Elderly
Conditions
Interventions
arm/hand function
elderly
robotics
wearable support
Sponsors
Revalidatiecentrum Het Roessingh
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Elderly adults over the age of 55 years • Experience difficulties in performing ADL due to their decline in hand function as result of aging • Absence of wounds on their hands that can give a problem when using the glove • Absence of severe contractures limiting passive range of motion • Absence of co-morbidities limiting functional use of the arms/hands • People should have at least 10 degrees of active flexion and extension of the fingers • Sufficient cognitive status to understand two-step instructions • Having (corrected to) normal vision • Living at home • Provided written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • People with severe sensory problems of the affected hand • People with severe acute pain of the affected hand • Participation in other studies that can affect functional performance of the arm and hand • People having insufficient knowledge of the Dutch language to understand the purpose or methods of the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameters are outcomes related to user acceptance (System Usability Scale) in phase 1 and functional task performance (Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function test) in phase 2. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secundary study parameters are outcomes related to user acceptance, perceived use and changes in hand motor function. | — |
Countries
The Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed