Perception About Upper Limb Functional Recovery, Barriers & Use of Training Devices Among Stroke Survivors- A Cross-Sectional Survey
Perception About Upper Limb Functional Recovery, Barriers & Use of Training Devices Among Stroke Survivors- A Cross-Sectional Survey
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate perceptions regarding affected arm and hand function and their willingness to use devices to enhance upper limb functions among stroke survivors. The main question[s] it aims to answer are:
Individuals with stroke will be recruited from MGM Hospital and other hospitals from Aurangabad. Participants will be adults (age >30) with stroke and with the capacity to provide written or verbal informed consent, and the ability to communicate verbally/online/phone. Participants will be contacted via phone or email by a member of the research team. If needed personal interviews of the patients will be taken. The research team will consist of the author and one helper Physical Therapy student and the guide. All team members participating in the training will ensure consistency in communications with participants. All the participants will be provided with information about the study objectives and procedures and will be asked if they are willing to participate. If they consent, they will be given one of three options: