Music-Based Therapy App for Stroke Recovery
Author Information
Author(s): Chen Yi-An, Johnstone Sara Lynn, Solomon Annie, Norgaard Martin, Weinberg Gil, Pargai Dhruv, Szypulski Evan, Sanford Jon
Primary Institution: Georgia State University
Hypothesis
Can a client-centered music-based therapy app improve upper extremity functions in older adults with stroke?
Conclusion
The music-based therapy app showed positive trends in improving upper extremity functions among older adults with stroke during a pilot study.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants used the app for rehab exercises around 71% of the time.
- Average Fugl-Meyer Assessment scores increased from 53 to 57.
- Nine-Hole Pegboard Test time decreased from 38 seconds to 32 seconds.
- Participants provided positive feedback about the app's user-friendliness and motivational features.
Takeaway
This study tested a music app to help older people with stroke do exercises at home, and it seemed to help them move their arms better.
Methodology
Participants used the app for rehab exercises over a 2-week period, with assessments of motor outcomes before and after the intervention.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and was a pilot test.
Participant Demographics
Older adults with mild to moderate upper extremity motor impairments due to stroke.
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