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The use of home therapy programmes for improving recovery of the upper limb following stroke
Turton A, Fraser C
British Journal of Occupational Therapy 1990 Nov;53(11):457-462
clinical trial
2/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: No; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

The effectiveness of home therapy programmes for facilitating recovery of stroke patients' reaching movements was tested. Twenty-two patients were visited regulary at home for approximately 9 weeks following their discharge from a rehabilitation unit. Twelve patients were assessed and provided with a programme of exercises, while 10 were visited for assessment only. The home therapy group's performance on a peg transfer test improved significantly more than that of the control group. Compliance rates with the programmes were high. These results lead to suggestions for further evaluation of home therapy.

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