Satisfaction with and usage of a hand neuroprosthesis.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil
; 80(2): 206-13, 1999 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-10025499
OBJECTIVE: To measure the satisfaction with, clinical impact of, and use of an implantable hand neuroprosthesis. SETTING: Eight different medical centers. PARTICIPANTS: Thirty-four individuals with spinal cord injuries at the C5 or C6 motor level. INTERVENTIONS: Participants were implemented with a hand neuroprosthesis that provides grasp and release. The neuroprosthesis includes a surgically implanted stimulator, implanted electrodes sutured to the hand and forearm muscles, and an externally mounted controller. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: A survey was mailed to study participants, who were asked to respond to statements such as "If I had it to do over, I would have the hand system implanted again," using a 5-level Likert scale ("strongly agree" to "strongly disagree"). RESULTS: Eighty-seven percent of participants were very satisfied with the neuroprosthesis, 88% reported a positive impact on their life, 87% reported improvements in activities of daily living, and 81% reported improved independence. Participants reported using the neuroprosthesis a median of 5.5 days per week; 15 participants used the neuroprosthesis 7 days per week, and 5 participants reported not using the device. CONCLUSIONS: The neuroprosthesis was used by most participants. The neuroprosthesis performed satisfactorily, increased users' ability to perform activities of daily living and independence, and improved their quality of life.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Traumatismos de la Médula Espinal
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Aceptación de la Atención de Salud
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Terapia por Estimulación Eléctrica
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Satisfacción del Paciente
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Implantación de Prótesis
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Mano
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Phys Med Rehabil
Año:
1999
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos