Users perspectives on interactive distance technology enabling home-based motor training for stroke patients

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2015:211:145-52.

Abstract

The aim of this work has been to develop a technical support enabling home-based motor training after stroke. The basis for the work plan has been to develop an interactive technical solution supporting three different groups of stroke patients: (1) patients with stroke discharged from hospital with support from neuro team; (2) patients with stroke whose support from neuro team will be phased out and (3) patients living with impaired motor functions long-term. The technology has been developed in close collaboration with end-users using a method earlier evaluated and described [12]. This paper describes the main functions of the developed technology. Further, results from early user-tests with end-users, performed to identify needs for improvements to be carried out during further technical development. The developed technology will be tested further in a pilot study of the safety and, usefulness of the technology when applied as a support for motor training in three different phases of the post-stroke rehabilitation process.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Perception
  • Pilot Projects
  • Software Design
  • Stroke Rehabilitation / instrumentation
  • Stroke Rehabilitation / methods*
  • Telerehabilitation / instrumentation
  • Telerehabilitation / methods*
  • User-Computer Interface