No adverse event
Conditions
Interventions
underwent action observation therapy by allowing them to select 6 minute long video they wanted to do most that was related to upper extremity function in daily life for daily watching in three month
Experimental group,Control group
Sponsors
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University
Graduate Studies,
Mahidol University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Having been diagnosed with unilateral stroke between 1-6 months. 2) The patient received a score from upper extremity component of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment within the range of mild to moderate arm impairment. 3) Patient’s willingness to participate and ability to provide informed consent. 4) Living within 80 km. of the Mahidol University. 5) Able to sit continuously for at least an hour without any complications.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Showing signs of visual problem after taking NIH Stroke Scale Evaluation Test (Thai version) and scored above 0 in the Visual Field Testing section. 2) Showing signs of communication problem after taking NIH Stroke Scale Evaluation Test (Thai version) and scored above 1 in the Best Language section. 3) If found to have amnesia or dementia condition after taking Thai Mini Mental State Examination 2002 and scored less than 23. 4) Showing signs of Anosognosia or neglect of the affected arm and leg after taking NIH Stroke Scale (Thai version) and scored above 0 in the Extinction and Inattention (formerly neglect) section. 5) Participants who could not perform routine activities due to the pain subcomponent whose the pain score from ROM Fugl-Meyer UE assessment equaled to 1 for at least 2 joints on the pain. 6) Having been diagnosed with severe heart disease or unstable symptoms. 7) Unable to control blood pressure even after taking medication. (resting blood pressure more than 150/100 mmHg.) 8) Showing signs of depression and anxiety after taking Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Evaluation Test and scored above 10.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) At the baseline, 4th week, 8th week and 12th week (the rehabilitation program was completed) Total time | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fugl-Meyer Assessment At the baseline, 4th week, 8th week and 12th week (the rehabilitation program was completed) Scores,The brief self efficiency of ASAP At the baseline, 4th week, 8th week and 12th week (the rehabilitation program was completed) Scores | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactWarin Rakkamon
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University
Outcome results
None listed