We thank the patients and healthcare staff of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine for their support and cooperation throughout this study.

This study protocol received approval from the ethics committee of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University (approval number IIT20210035C-R2), and informed consent was obtained from all participants. An experimental study employing quasi-randomization, single-blinding, and a control group was conducted to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the program. 24 patients hospitalized in the rehabilitation medicine ward of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University were invited to participate in th...

Enhancing Stroke Rehabilitation with Virtual Reality-Based Occupational Training

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A virtual reality rehabilitation system was implemented to support the recovery of stroke patients, utilizing the latest multi-touch screen technology to enhance training engagement, immersion, interactivity, and conceptualization. This system provides interactive upper limb motor control training that integrates vision, hearing, and touch. It also includes rehabilitation training modules targeting memory, attention, spatial perception, computing, hand-eye coordination, and virtual tasks, offering personalized cognitive ...

There is a high incidence, mortality, disability rate, and recurrence associated with stroke, or cerebrovascular accident1. Globally, stroke has surpassed tumors and heart disease to become the second leading cause of death, and it is the primary cause in China2. The incidence and social burden of stroke are expected to increase significantly in the coming years as the population ages. Survivors of stroke may continue to experience sensory, motor, cognitive, and psychological impairments3. The effects of a stroke can include paralysis of one side of the body, including the face, arms, and legs, a condition known as hemiplegia. This is the most common sequel to stroke and significantly impacts people's quality of life4.
Stroke poses a significant threat to people's health. Due to brain tissue damage, stroke and hemiplegia can result in hand dysfunction, hindering patients' activities of daily living (ADLs) and diminishing their quality of life5. Decreased upper limb function, especially of the hands as the distal body part, presents the most significant challenge in upper limb recovery6. Therefore, functional rehabilitation is crucial. Additionally, 20%-80% of stroke patients experience cognitive impairment, leading to deficits in attention, memory, language, and executive abilities7.
Currently, the clinical rehabilitation of upper limb hemiplegia primarily relies on comprehensive upper limb training and various occupational therapies (e.g., mirror box treatment8, suspension9, functional electrical stimulation10, among others). Recently, virtual reality and interactive video games have emerged as alternative rehabilitation methods. These interventions can facilitate high-capacity practice and reduce demands on therapists' time11. Virtual reality systems have rapidly evolved into new commercial devices that can be utilized to enhance cognitive and upper limb motor function in stroke survivors12. Despite these advancements, there are still unexplored avenues in this field.
Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effects of upper limb rehabilitation training combined with conventional upper limb rehabilitation on cognitive and upper limb motor function in stroke patients during the recovery period of hemiparesis, typically spanning the initial 6-24 weeks after the incident stroke. Additionally, we will examine its impact on daily life abilities. This research seeks to provide valuable evidence for the clinical application of robotic interventions.

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cognitive function and upper limb rehabilitation training post-stroke using a digital occupational training system

Stroke rehabilitation often requires frequent and intensive therapy to improve functional recovery. Virtual reality (VR) technology has shown the potential to meet these demands by providing engaging and motivating therapy options. The digital occupational training system is a VR application that utilizes cutting-edge technologies, including multi-touch screens, virtual reality, and human-computer interaction, to offer diverse training techniques for advanced cognitive capacity and hand-eye coordination abilities. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of this program in enhancing cognitive function and upper extremity rehabilitation in stroke patients. The training and assessment consist of five cognitive modules covering perception, attention, memory, logical reasoning, and calculation, along with hand-eye coordination training. This research indicates that after eight weeks of training, the digital occupational training system can significantly improve cognitive function, daily living skills, attention, and self-care abilities in stroke patients. This software can be employed as a time-saving and clinically effective rehabilitation aid to complement traditional one-on-one occupational therapy sessions. In summary, the digital occupational training system shows promise and offers potential financial benefits as a tool to support the functional recovery of stroke patients.

Author Spotlight: Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients With a Digital Occupational Training System

Cognitive Function and Upper Limb Rehabilitation Training Post-Stroke Using a Digital Occupational Training System

Our research focus on enhancing cognitive function and up-limb rehabilitation in stroke patients using our digital occupational training system. We aim to evaluate its effectiveness in improving cognitive ability, up-limb function, and daily living skills. Current challenges include helping new patients adjust to the system, as it represents a new approach that requires some time to learn.Therefore, it is important that therapists receive comprehensive training in the use of this system and provide proper guidance to patients. Our protocol is more efficient and effective than traditional methods. It uses find games for personalized therapy and better patient focus.It also requires important data like test performance, completion time, and motion tests. Useful for later rehab evaluations.

In this study, 24 patients were enrolled presenting with upper limb dysfunction combined with various types of cognitive impairment following a stroke. The observed types of cognitive impairment included Amnesia, Agnosia, Executive Dysfunction, Attentional Impairments, among others. No statistically significant differences were found between the two groups in terms of sex, age, duration of disease, and type of stroke (P &#62; 0.05), as detailed in Table 1. The experimental group, which underwent...

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The current protocol outlines how the VR-based digital occupational training system enhances the rehabilitation of patients with cognitive impairment and upper limb dysfunction following a stroke.

Stroke rehabilitation often requires frequent and intensive therapy to improve functional recovery. Virtual reality (VR) technology has shown the ...

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