Telehealth, wearable sensors, and the internet: will they improve stroke outcomes through increased intensity of therapy, motivation, and adherence to rehabilitation programs?

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Stroke, predominantly a condition of older age, is a major cause of acquired disability in the global population and puts an increasing burden on health care resources. Clear evidence for the importance of intensity of therapy in optimizing functional outcomes is found in animal models, supported by neuroimaging and behavioral research, and strengthened by recent meta-analyses from multiple clinical trials. However, providing intensive therapy using conventional treatment paradigms is expensi...

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Authors: Burridge, JH; Lee, ACW; Turk, R; Stokes, M; Whitall, J

• Publication status: Published
• Peer review status: Peer reviewed
• Publisher: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
• Journal: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy
• Volume: 41
• Issue: 3
• Pages: S32-S38
• Publication date: 2017-07-01
• Acceptance date: 2017-01-15
• DOI: 10.1097/npt.0000000000000183
• EISSN: 1557-0584
• ISSN: 1557-0576
• Pmid: 28628594
• Language: English
• Keywords: internet; stroke; upper limb; telehealth; wearable sensors