Upper-Limb Function Assessment Using VBBTs for Stroke Patients

IEEE Comput Graph Appl. 2016 Jan-Feb;36(1):70-8. doi: 10.1109/MCG.2015.2. Epub 2015 Jan 8.

Abstract

Evaluating and quantifying the upper-limb functions are essential to planning effective patient rehabilitation. The box and block test (BBT) is a conventional, simple, and easy-to-apply assessment tool that is used in hospitals, and previous studies have demonstrated its usefulness in stroke rehabilitation. Using a conventional depth-sensing camera, the authors developed a virtual box and block test (VBBT) system for hand, finger, and grasping assessments based on the BBT used for the grasping ability test in hospitals. Such a virtual upper-limb-function assessment tool that can be implemented in a home setting could be a key component in a home-based virtual rehabilitation system. Comparison results between the real and virtual BBTs show the possibilities for virtualizing conventional and unsupervised assessments.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Hand Strength / physiology
  • Humans
  • Stroke / physiopathology*
  • Stroke Rehabilitation*
  • Task Performance and Analysis*
  • Upper Extremity / physiopathology*
  • Video Games