Abstract
Abstract
Purpose of Review
To determine and examine the evidence of GRASP in an upper limb rehabilitation setting for survivors of stroke.
Summary
Five databases were searched: CINAHL Complete, Medline (OVID), Embase, Cochrane Methodological Register, and Open Grey resulting in 8 studies for this review. Studies that included survivors of stroke using GRASP, participants over 18 years, and full-text articles were used. The Down’s and Black checklist and Critical Appraisal Skills Programme were used to assess risk of bias.
Recent Findings
A narrative synthesis of results, including setting and exercise time, was conducted to provide a comprehensive overview of the clinical measures. The findings of this review revealed that those who used GRASP showed an increase in hand strength/dexterity, upper limb function, and in the activities of daily living. The setting of GRASP provides implications for the way the program can be delivered in the future.
Funder
Scientific Research Committee (SRC) and NICHS Board
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Rehabilitation,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine,Medicine (miscellaneous)
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