Home-based virtual rehabilitation for upper limb dysfunction post stroke

This randomised controlled trial investigates a home-based virtual rehabilitation program for upper limb rehabilitation and its effects on motor and cognitive function.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to determine the effects of an adapted, home-based, virtual rehabilitation program on cognitive and motor function of stroke patients with upper limb dysfunction compared to traditional physical therapy.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The importance of upper limb rehabilitation post stroke.

2. The potential benefits of virtual rehabilitation systems as well as the challenges that exist with the implementation of this type of therapy.
3. The effects of a home-based virtual rehabilitation system on motor and cognitive functioning in individuals with upper limb dysfunction post stroke
4. The areas of further investigation needed in this field.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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