Handfunctie problemen bij veroudering en acute en chronische aandoeningen Ageing Elderly
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention period for all three groups will last for a period of four
weeks. The iH assistive group will use the wearable robotic device during ADL
at home and the therapeutic iH group will us
Sponsors
Revalidatiecentrum Het Roessingh
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, the elderly population must meet all of the following criteria: *Elderly adults over the age of 55 years *Experience difficulties in performing ADL due to a decline in hand function;In order to be eligible to participate in this study, the patient population must meet all of the following criteria: *Patients with hand function problems who are clinically diagnosed by a physician with for example stroke (unilateral ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke) or rheumatoid arthritis *Patients over the age of 55 years *Time since onset of disease is at least 6 months *Discharged from specific arm/hand therapy *Absence of severe spasticity of the hand (*2 points on Ashworth Scale) ;In order to be eligible to participate in this study, both population groups must meet all of the following criteria: *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/performance of the arms/hands * People should have at least 10 degrees of active flexion and extension of the PIP *Sufficient cognitive status to understand two-step instructions *Having (corrected to) normal vision *Living at home *Provided written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A potential subject of either study population who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in the study in the case of: * Severe sensory problems of the most-affected hand * Severe acute pain of the most-affected hand * Participation in other studies that can affect functional performance of the arm and hand * Insufficient knowledge of the Dutch language to understand the purpose or methods of the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary study parameter is the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secundairy study parameters are outcomes related to user acceptance, changes in hand motor function, actual use and potential impact on quality of life (QoL) | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed