A feasibility study using interactive graphic art feedback to augment acute neurorehabilitation therapy.
BACKGROUND
Interactive arts technologies, designed to augment the acute neurorehabilitation provided by expert therapists, may overcome existing barriers of access for patients with low motor and cognitive function.


OBJECTIVE
Develop an application prototype to present movement feedback interactively and creatively. Evaluate feasibility of use within acute neurorehabilitation.


METHODS
Record demographics and Functional Independent Measure™ scores among inpatients who used the technology during physical, occupational or recreational therapy. Record exercises performed with the technology, longest exercise duration performed (calculated from sensor data), user feedback, and therapist responses to a validated technology assessment questionnaire.


RESULTS
Inpatients (n = 21) between the ages of 19 and 86 (mean 57 ± 18; 12 male/9 female) receiving treatment for motor deficits associated with neuropathology used the application in conjunction with occupational, recreational, or physical therapy during 1 to 7 sessions. Patients classified on the Functional Independence Measure™ as requiring 75%+ assistance for cognitive and motor function were able to use the interactive application.


CONCLUSIONS
Customized interactive arts applications are appropriate for further study as a therapeutic modality. In addition to providing interactivity to individuals with low motor function, interactive arts applications might serve to augment activity-based medicine among inpatients with low problem-solving and memory function.
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Worthen-Chaudhari
Cara N
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Whalen
Catherine
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Swendal
Marcia
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Bockbrader
Sarah
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Haserodt
Rashana
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Smith
Michael Kelly
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Bruce
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology / Q000379:methods*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D010775:Photic Stimulation; D057173:Recreation Therapy; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D026421:Sensory Art Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
Movement; biomechanics; interactive art; neuromuscular diseases; patient compliance; therapy; virtual reality