Technology-based measurement of arm-hand skill performance in daily life conditions

R.J.M. Lemmens

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Abstract

Stroke patients and children with cerebral palsy tend to experience severe arm-hand problems in their daily lives. This dissertation aims to develop a tool to measure arm-hand performance in the home. The tool must be able to measure a) the activities to be performed, b) how often the arms and hands are used, and c) the quality of these movements. This measurement tool is important for evaluating patient progress, detecting arm-hand problems, adapting treatment to the patient’s needs, and assessing the effectiveness of new treatments.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • Maastricht University
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Smeets, Rob, Supervisor
  • Seelen, Henk, Co-Supervisor
  • Janssen, Yvonne, Co-Supervisor
Award date10 Apr 2015
Place of PublicationMaastricht
Publisher
Print ISBNs9789090288703
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • rehabilitation
  • measurement tool
  • arm-hand problems

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