The Effect of Assistive Robotic Technologies on Quality of Life and Functional Independence in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

Abdurrahim Yıldız; Rüstem Mustafaoğlu; Nur Kesiktaş

Makale detayları

The Effect of Assistive Robotic Technologies on Quality of Life and Functional Independence in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

Yazarlar:

Abdurrahim Yıldız | Rüstem Mustafaoğlu | Nur Kesiktaş

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Clinical Sciences (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.8 Issue 3, pp.580-589

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001326484

pISSN:

2564-7288

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Purpose: To investigate the effect of assistive robotic technologies on quality of life, functional independence, and perceived fatigue level in individuals with spinal cord injury SCI. Material and Methods: This research involved a cohort of 25 patients who had been diagnosed with SCI. To assess their progress, clinical assessments were administered both at the commencement and completion of a six-week robotic rehabilitation treatment regimen. The evaluations encompassed the use of the Spinal Cord Independence Measure SCIM III to measure their performance in daily living activities and mobility. Additionally, the quality of life was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale  Short Form WHOQOL-BREF scale, while the levels of fatigue experienced during rehabilitation were gauged using the Modified Borg Scale RPE. Results: The participants average age and BMI were 40.721.28 kgm2 and 23.430.57 year. Statistically significant differences were found in self-care p0.006 and mobility p0.004 values of SCIM III scale compared to pretreatment values. WHOQOL-BREF General health status, Physical health, Psychological, Social relations and Environment sub-parameters all showed statistically significant differences compared to pre-treatment values p0.001. There was a significant decrease in the RPE value to determine the level of fatigue during exertion in robotic walking training p0.001. Conclusion: Assisted robotic rehabilitation approaches increased individual independence, quality of life and reduced fatigue during exertion in Individuals with SCI. We think that assisted robotic approaches applied in addition to traditional rehabilitation provide additional benefits in increasing the level of independence and quality of life of individuals with SCI in daily life and reducing fatigue during exertion.

 Purpose: To investigate the effect of assistive robotic technologies on quality of life, functional independence, and perceived fatigue level in individuals with spinal cord injury SCI. Material and Methods: This research involved a cohort of 25 patients who had been diagnosed with SCI. To assess their progress, clinical assessments were administered both at the commencement and completion of a six-week robotic rehabilitation treatment regimen. The evaluations encompassed the use of the Spinal Cord Independence Measure SCIM III to measure their performance in daily living activities and mobility. Additionally, the quality of life was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale  Short Form WHOQOL-BREF scale, while the levels of fatigue experienced during rehabilitation were gauged using the Modified Borg Scale RPE. Results: The participants average age and BMI were 40.721.28 kgm2 and 23.430.57 year. Statistically significant differences were found in self-care p0.006 and mobility p0.004 values of SCIM III scale compared to pretreatment values. WHOQOL-BREF General health status, Physical health, Psychological, Social relations and Environment sub-parameters all showed statistically significant differences compared to pre-treatment values p0.001. There was a significant decrease in the RPE value to determine the level of fatigue during exertion in robotic walking training p0.001. Conclusion: Assisted robotic rehabilitation approaches increased individual independence, quality of life and reduced fatigue during exertion in Individuals with SCI. We think that assisted robotic approaches applied in addition to traditional rehabilitation provide additional benefits in increasing the level of independence and quality of life of individuals with SCI in daily life and reducing fatigue during exertion.

 Purpose: To investigate the effect of assistive robotic technologies on quality of life, functional independence, and perceived fatigue level in individuals with spinal cord injury SCI. Material and Methods: This research involved a cohort of 25 patients who had been diagnosed with SCI. To assess their progress, clinical assessments were administered both at the commencement and completion of a six-week robotic rehabilitation treatment regimen. The evaluations encompassed the use of the Spinal Cord Independence Measure SCIM III to measure their performance in daily living activities and mobility. Additionally, the quality of life was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale  Short Form WHOQOL-BREF scale, while the levels of fatigue experienced during rehabilitation were gauged using the Modified Borg Scale RPE. Results: The participants average age and BMI were 40.721.28 kgm2 and 23.430.57 year. Statistically significant differences were found in self-care p0.006 and mobility p0.004 values of SCIM III scale compared to pretreatment values. WHOQOL-BREF General health status, Physical health, Psychological, Social relations and Environment sub-parameters all showed statistically significant differences compared to pre-treatment values p0.001. There was a significant decrease in the RPE value to determine the level of fatigue during exertion in robotic walking training p0.001. Conclusion: Assisted robotic rehabilitation approaches increased individual independence, quality of life and reduced fatigue during exertion in Individuals with SCI. We think that assisted robotic approaches applied in addition to traditional rehabilitation provide additional benefits in increasing the level of independence and quality of life of individuals with SCI in daily life and reducing fatigue during exertion.

 Purpose: To investigate the effect of assistive robotic technologies on quality of life, functional independence, and perceived fatigue level in individuals with spinal cord injury SCI. Material and Methods: This research involved a cohort of 25 patients who had been diagnosed with SCI. To assess their progress, clinical assessments were administered both at the commencement and completion of a six-week robotic rehabilitation treatment regimen. The evaluations encompassed the use of the Spinal Cord Independence Measure SCIM III to measure their performance in daily living activities and mobility. Additionally, the quality of life was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale  Short Form WHOQOL-BREF scale, while the levels of fatigue experienced during rehabilitation were gauged using the Modified Borg Scale RPE. Results: The participants average age and BMI were 40.721.28 kgm2 and 23.430.57 year. Statistically significant differences were found in self-care p0.006 and mobility p0.004 values of SCIM III scale compared to pretreatment values. WHOQOL-BREF General health status, Physical health, Psychological, Social relations and Environment sub-parameters all showed statistically significant differences compared to pre-treatment values p0.001. There was a significant decrease in the RPE value to determine the level of fatigue during exertion in robotic walking training p0.001. Conclusion: Assisted robotic rehabilitation approaches increased individual independence, quality of life and reduced fatigue during exertion in Individuals with SCI. We think that assisted robotic approaches applied in addition to traditional rehabilitation provide additional benefits in increasing the level of independence and quality of life of individuals with SCI in daily life and reducing fatigue during exertion.

Makale detayları

The Effect of Assistive Robotic Technologies on Quality of Life and Functional Independence in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

Yazarlar: Abdurrahim Yıldız | Rüstem Mustafaoğlu | Nur Kesiktaş

Yayıncı: Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar: Clinical Sciences (Other)

Dergi: Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.8 Issue 3, pp.580-589

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001326484

pISSN: 2564-7288

spinal cord injury

robotic rehabilitation

daily living activities

quality of life

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Abdurrahim Yıldız | Rüstem Mustafaoğlu | Nur Kesiktaş

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Clinical Sciences (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.8 Issue 3, pp.580-589

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001326484

pISSN:

2564-7288