scholarly journals Impact of task-oriented training on hand function and activities of daily living after stroke

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 2529-2531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chanuk Yoo ◽  
JuHyung Park
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Task Oriented

scholarly journals Influence of Electrotherapy with Task-Oriented Training on Spasticity, Hand Function, Upper Limb Function, and Activities of Daily Living in Patients with Subacute Stroke: A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Trial

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 987
Author(s):  
Jong-Hoon Moon ◽  
Hwi-Young Cho ◽  
Suk-Chan Hahm
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Limb Function ◽  
Upper Limb Function ◽  
Subacute Stroke ◽  
Function Test ◽  
Task Oriented

The effects of electrotherapy with task-oriented training on upper limb function in subacute stroke patients are unclear. This study investigated the influence of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with task-oriented training on spasticity, hand function, upper limb function, and activities of daily living in patients with subacute stroke. Forty-eight patients with subacute stroke were randomly assigned to either the TENS group (n = 22) or the placebo-TENS group (n = 21). High-frequency (100 Hz) TENS with below-motor threshold intensity or placebo-TENS was applied for 30 min/day, five times a week, for 4 weeks. The two groups also received task-oriented training after TENS. The Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), Jebsen–Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT), Manual Function Test (MFT), and Modified Barthel Index (MBI) were used to assess spasticity, hand function, upper limb function, and activities of daily living, respectively. There was a significant time–group interaction with the MFT (p = 0.003). The TENS group showed significantly improved MAS (p = 0.003), JTHFT (p < 0.001), MFT (p < 0.001), and MBI (p < 0.001) scores after the intervention. The placebo-TENS group showed significantly improved JTHFT (p < 0.001), MFT (p = 0.001), and MBI scores (p < 0.001). There was a significant correlation between the MFT and MBI scores (p = 0.025). These results suggest that electrotherapy with task-oriented training can be used to improve upper limb function in patients with subacute stroke.

Using the Internet to assess activities of daily living and hand function in people with Parkinson's disease

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 253-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tammy Hoffmann ◽  
Trevor Russell ◽  
Leah Thompson ◽  
Amy Vincent ◽  
Mark Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
The Internet

Assessment of Hand Function: A Review of Some Tests in Common Use

1985 ◽  
Vol 48 (12) ◽  
pp. 360-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
J A Dent ◽  
Margaret Smith ◽  
Jeannette Caspers
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Elective Surgery ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Realistic Description

In studies of hand function recently carried out in Edinburgh, one of the problems was to find valid comprehensive measures of outcome following trauma or elective surgery. A small supplementary study was therefore undertaken to examine some commonly used tests of strength and dexterity, and to compare the results with the use of the hand in activities of daily living (ADL). The results indicated that ADL function was more closely correlated with strength than with dexterity. However, no test used in isolation gave a realistic description of hand function for either rheumatoid or trauma patients. It is therefore suggested that a battery of tests, including ADL assessment related to individual need, is necessary.

scholarly journals Rheumatoid arthritis: hand function, activities of daily living, grip strength and essential assistive devices.

Curationis ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Shipham
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Assistive Devices ◽  
Hand Dexterity

Persons with rheumatoid arthritis use assistive devices to enable them, in spite of impaired hand dexterity and grip strength, to manage Activities of Daily Living (ADL).

The Glittre Activities of Daily Living Test in women with scleroderma and its relation to hand function and physical capacity

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 71-77
Author(s):  
Carolina Pontes Nonato ◽  
Beatriz Luiza Pinheiro Alves Azevedo ◽  
Jéssica Gabriela Messias Oliveira ◽  
Damara Guedes Gardel ◽  
Dayana Cristina Neiva de Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Physical Capacity

Assessment of hand function during activities of daily living using motion tracking cameras: A systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 233 (8) ◽  
pp. 764-783 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Reissner ◽  
Gabriella Fischer ◽  
Renate List ◽  
Pietro Giovanoli ◽  
Maurizio Calcagni
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Motion Tracking ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Body Part ◽  
The Body ◽  
Human Hand ◽  
3D Motion Analysis ◽  
Human Kinematics

The human hand is the most frequently used body part in activities of daily living. With its complex anatomical structure and the small size compared to the body, assessing the functional capability is highly challenging. The aim of this review was to provide a systematic overview on currently available 3D motion analysis based on skin markers for the assessment of hand function during activities of daily living. It is focused on methodology rather than results. A systematic review according to the PRISMA guidelines was performed. The systematic search yielded 1349 discrete articles. Of 147 articles included on basis of title, 123 were excluded after abstract review, and 24 were included in the full-text analysis with 13 key articles. There is still limited knowledge about hand and finger kinematics during activities of daily living. A standardization of the task is required in order to overcome the nonrepetitive nature and high variability of upper limb motion and ensure repeatability of task performance. To yield a progress in the analysis of human hand movements, an assessment of human kinematics including fingers, wrist, and thumb and an identification of relevant parameters that characterize a healthy motion pattern during functional tasks are needed.

Improvement in Activities of Daily Living Using the Freehand: A System Designed for People with Tetraplegia

2003 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Esnouf ◽  
Paul Taylor ◽  
John Hobby
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Functional Ability ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Tendon Transfer ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
International Classification ◽  
Home Work ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Implanted Device ◽  
At Home

The Freehand system is an implanted device for people with C5/6 tetraplegia, international classification 0, 1 and 2. The implant is designed to improve hand function, particularly in those who lack voluntary muscles suitable for tendon transfer. This study investigated how the Freehand system was being used at home, work and leisure. Twelve participants, who were assessed, implanted and trained with the Freehand system, were reviewed against their preoperative goals. Prior to surgery, eight activities of daily living goals that the participant would like to perform with the Freehand system were selected by him or her. Each task was assessed in three sections: the set-up of the task, the performance and the take-down. The amount of assistance for each section was recorded. This was repeated after training had been completed and daily use established. Each participant was also asked to state a preference on how the tasks would be completed, whether with the system or by the method prior to surgery. The results of this study show an improvement in the participants' functional ability in their selected goals when using the Freehand system. The preference for using the Freehand system to complete tasks applied to 84% of the total 96 tasks chosen by the 12 participants in this study.

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