Aim:
Kinesio Wristband was developed using the principles of neuroplasticity and biofeedback mechanism to prevent
neglect of the hemiparatic upper extremity and to encourage the use of the hemiparetic upper extremity in stroke
patients. If active movement does not appear in the hemiparatic upper extremity of the individual within one hour, the
Kinesio Wristband will give a warning in the form of vibration. Thus, the individual will be aware that he/she should
move the affected side upper extremity and use it in activities. The aim of the current study is to investigate the
satisfaction levels of individuals with stroke using Kinesio Wristband.
Method:
The cross sectional study was conducted at the Safir Medical Center. The study included 20 stroke patients
(9 females, 11 males) with a mean age of 51.50±15.37 (mean ± standard deviation) years who voluntarily received the
Kinesio Wristband. Before the st udy, the level of knowledge about Kinesio Wristband and the level of belief in its
functionality were questioned with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with
Assistive Technology (QUEST 2.0) questionnaire was used to question the satisfaction of the individuals after using
the Kinesio Wristband for 4 weeks.
Results:
The mean level of knowledge about the Kinesio Wristband was 2.95±1.39 (min 0 max 7) and the mean level
of belief in its functionality was 3.65±1.27 (min 1 max 5). The mean score of the ‘assistive device’ heading of QUEST
was 28.55± (7.42) (min 21 max 40) out of 40 points; the mean score of the ‘service’ heading of QUEST was 16.10±
(2.99) (min 12 max 20) out of 20 points. As a result of the participants' sel ection of the 3 items that they considered the
most important among the 12 items related to satisfaction with QUEST, it was found that individuals selected regular
follow up services with 30% (n:12), professional service with 20% (n:8), weight, ease of use and comfort with 12.5%
(n:
Conclusion:
Individuals with stroke reported high assistive device and service satisfaction with Kinesio Wristband.
The appearance, weight, ease of use, durability and satisfaction of the assistive devices used in rehabilitation positively
affect the success of rehab ilitation. The Kinesio Wristband has the potential to be used in individuals with stroke, but
there is a need to improve the current version of the device.
Kinesio-Wristband Stroke Satisfaction Rehabilitation Assistive Device
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Sağlık Politikası |
Bölüm | Research Article |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 31 Temmuz 2023 |
Kabul Tarihi | 24 Mayıs 2023 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2023 Cilt: 5 Sayı: 2 |