Nervous System Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: I. First-ever hemiparetic stroke, II. Admission within 3 months after stroke onset III. Age 18 years and above. IV. No severe cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination score>17).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: I. Inability to sit on a wheelchair. II. Inability to comprehend task because of aphasia or other cognitive impairment. III. Extremely impaired eyesight. IV. Severe hearing loss. V. Inability to reach with the upper extremity because of restricted range of motion VI. Amputation of the ipsilessional upper extremity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| unilateral spatial neglect measured assessed using the behavioural inattention test | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| FUNCTIONAL ABILITY measured 4. Barthel Index (BI) The Barthel Index (BI) measures the extent to which somebody can function independently and has mobility in their activities of daily living (ADL) i.e. feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing, bowel control, bladder control, toileting, chair transfer, ambulation and stair climbing. T;Gait abilities Measured using Zebris FDM-T System for stance and gait analysis, Berg balance scale the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) quantitatively assesses balance in older adults . Modified Rivermead Mobility Index (MRMI).;Quality of Life measured using Stroke Specific QOL (SSQOL questionnaire);balance abilities measured using the berg balance scale and the. Modified Rivermead Mobility Index (MRMI)valuate the effectiveness of physiotherapy on mobility following stroke. | — |
Countries
South Africa
Contacts
Associate professor supervisor