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OBJECTIVE. We pilot tested the efficacy of computer-based training implementing rhythm and timing in chronic, severe, stroke-induced hemiparesis. METHOD. Two chronic stroke patients were administered the upper-extremity section of the Fugl-Meyer Impairment Scale (FM), the Arm Motor Ability Test (AMAT), Stroke Impact Scale (SIS), and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). We then administered the computer-based intervention for 60 min, 3 days/wk for 4 wk. One week after intervention, we administered the FM, AMAT, COPM, and SIS. RESULTS. After intervention, participants exhibited reduced arm impairment (indicated by FM scores of + 2.0 and +4.0) and increases in average functional ability (+0.85 and +1.1 points on the AMAT), perceived quality of life (+2.0 and +32.0 points on the SIS), and perception of overall recovery (+10.0 points for each participant on the SIS). CONCLUSION. This study provides preliminary evidence suggesting efficacy of computer-based rhythm and timing in chronic stroke. Beckelhimer, S. C., Dalton, A. E., Richter, C. A., Hermann, V., & Page, S.J. (2011). Brief Report--Computer-based rhythm and timing training in severe, stroke-induced arm hemiparesis. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65,96100. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2011.09158 KEY WORDS * motor skills * paresis * stroke * therapy, computer-assisted * upper extremity
Stroke remains the leading cause of disability in the United States (Rosamond et al., 2008) and the most common diagnosis seen by occupational therapists (National Board for Certification in Occupational [...]