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State Of Evidence For Everyday Technology Use In Upper Extremity Motor Recovery Post-Stroke, Claire Ferree, Dillon Oldham, Amanda Robert, Alana Yee
State Of Evidence For Everyday Technology Use In Upper Extremity Motor Recovery Post-Stroke, Claire Ferree, Dillon Oldham, Amanda Robert, Alana Yee
School of Occupational Therapy Master's Capstone Projects (2016-2021)
The research team, in consultation with collaborating clinician Sarah Bicker, an OTR/L at Harborview Medical Center, researched everyday technology applications. The team conducted a systematic review considering what evidence exists about the effectiveness of commercially available everyday technology (ET) for improving upper extremity motor control and/or motivation to participate in therapy in clients post-stroke. The evidence was promising in support of the use of ET as indicated by improved upper extremity motor control outcomes and client and clinician reports of satisfaction, motivation, and engagement in post-stroke rehabilitation. Clinicians should consider the benefits of implementing ET for upper extremity motor recovery …