Affiliation:
1. International Program in Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
2. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Abstract
Purpose. Stroke patients have difficulty performing tasks using their paretic hands. There are limited data on the effects of using a soft robotic glove to assist with hand function. The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a soft robotic glove in assisting hand function in stroke patients. Methods. This study was a cross-sectional pilot study. Twenty stroke patients with partial or complete hand weakness were recruited from a rehabilitation centre. The Box and Block Test (BBT) and the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) were performed under two conditions: with and without use of the soft robotic glove. The order of the conditions was randomly assigned by a computer-generated program. Results. BBT scores increased 6.4 blocks when using the soft robotic glove (
). ARAT grasp, grip, pinch, and overall scores increased by 27.08% (
), 28.75% (
), 15.89% (
), and 21.15% (
), respectively, using the glove versus not using the glove. Conclusions. The findings of this study suggest that using a soft robotic glove can assist a poststroke paretic hand in executing grasp, grip, and pinch.
Funder
Ratchadapisek Sompoch Endowment Fund
Subject
Rehabilitation,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
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