Systematic Review of Outcome Measures Used in the Evaluation of Robot-Assisted Upper Limb Exercise in Stroke

Authors:

Sivan, M., O'Connor, R. J., Makower, S., Levesley, M., and Bhakta, B.

Abstract:

Objective: To classify and evaluate outcome measures currently used in robot-assisted exercise trials (RAET) in stroke, and to determine selection criteria for outcome measures in future trials.

DOI:

10.2340/16501977-0674

URL:

<Go to ISI>://WOS:000287388400001
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21305232

Journal:

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine

issn:

1650-1977

Publication year:

2011

pages:

181-189

Symptom status:

Physical state

Functional status:

Physical functioning

General health perceptions / HRQoL:

Health-related quality of life

Age:

Adults (18-65)
Seniors (65+)

Disease:

Diseases of and symptoms related to the circulatory system
Diseases of and symptoms related to the nervous system

PRO / non-PRO:

Non-patient Reported Outcome
Patient Reported Outcome

Type of measurement instrument:

4 - Performance-based tests
6 - Clinical rating scales
7 - Observations

Instrument:

AMAT - Arm Motor Ability Test (versions: AMAT-9)
ARAT - Action Research Arm Test   
AS - Ashworth scale
BBT - Box and Block Test
BI - Barthel Index   
CAHAI - Chedoke Arm and Hand Activity Inventory
CMSA - Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessment
EQ-5D - EuroQoL-5 Dimensions   
FAT - Frenchay Arm Test   
FIM - Functional Independence Measure (Also modified version exists)
FMA - Fugl-Meyer Motor Assessment (versions: S-FA)   
MAS - Modified Ashworth Scale   
MAS - Motor Assessment Scale   
MFT - Manual Function Test
MRC Scale - Medical Research Council Scale   
MSS - Motor Status Score
NHPT - Nine-Hole Peg Test   
NSA - Nottingham Sensory Assessment
RLAFT - Rancho Los Amigos Functional Test
RMA - Rivermead Motor Assessment
ROM - Range of Motion/Movement
SCT - Star Cancellation Test
SIS - Stroke Impact Scale
TCT - Trunk Control Test   
TUG - Timed Up and Go test   
UMAQS - University of Maryland Arm Questionnaire for Stroke
VAS - Visual Analogue Scale (versions: vertical; horizontal)   
WMFT - Wolf Motor Function Test (versions: S-WMFT)