Effects of Web-Based Physical–Cognitive Telerehabilitation Exergaming on Physical and Cognitive Performance in Chronic Stroke Survivors: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Randomized controlled trial shows improved physical and cognitive performance in chronic stroke survivors through exergaming, suggesting promising rehabilitation methods.
Key Points
Investigate the effectiveness of web-based physical–cognitive telerehabilitation exergaming on physical and cognitive performance in chronic stroke survivors.
Conducted a two-arm randomized controlled trial with a blinded assessor.
Assigned 52 participants to intervention or control groups.
Intervention group underwent a 12-week training program focusing on exergaming.
Control group continued with usual care.
Assessments included motor function, gait speed, balance, fall risk, cognitive functions, and enjoyment.
Expected improvements in motor function, gait speed, balance, and cognitive performance over usual care.
Positive effects anticipated on executive function, attention, and memory due to the intervention.
Participants likely to report enhanced enjoyment in the intervention group.