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. 2014 Oct 9:7:475-81.
doi: 10.2147/IJGM.S65379. eCollection 2014.

Does the use of Nintendo Wii Sports™ improve arm function and is it acceptable to patients after stroke? Publication of the Protocol of the Trial of Wii™ in Stroke - TWIST

Katja Adie  1 , Christine Schofield  1 , Margie Berrow  2 , Jennifer Wingham  3 , Janet Freeman  1 , John Humfryes  1 , Colin Pritchard  3
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Does the use of Nintendo Wii Sports™ improve arm function and is it acceptable to patients after stroke? Publication of the Protocol of the Trial of Wii™ in Stroke - TWIST

Katja Adie et al. Int J Gen Med. .

Abstract

Introduction: Many stroke patients experience loss of arm function requiring rehabilitation, which is expensive, repetitive, and does not always translate into "real life." Nintendo Wii Sports™ (Wii™) may offer task-specific training that is repetitive and motivating. The Trial of Wii™ in Stroke (TWIST) is designed to investigate feasibility, efficacy, and acceptability using Wii™ to improve affected arm function for patients after stroke.

Method: This is a randomized controlled trial (RCT), incorporating a qualitative study and health economics analysis that compares playing Wii™ versus arm exercises in patients receiving standard rehabilitation in a home setting within 6 months of stroke with a motor deficit of less than 5 on the MRC (Medical Research Council) scale (arm). In this study, we expect to randomize 240 participants.

Outcome measures: Primary outcome is change in affected arm function at 6 weeks follow-up in intervention and control group using the Action Research Arm Test. Secondary outcomes include occupational performance using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, quality of life using the Stroke Impact Scale, cost effectiveness analysis, and a qualitative study investigating factors that influence use of Wii™ for patients and carers.

Conclusion: TWIST is the first UK RCT assessing the feasibility, cost effectiveness, and acceptability of Wii™ in stroke rehabilitation. The trial has been registered with ISRCTN 06807619 and UK CRN 11030. Results of the study will be published after completion of study in August 2014.

Keywords: rehabilitation; virtual reality.

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Participant flow diagram. Abbreviations: ARAT, Action Research Arm Test; COPM, Canadian Occupational Performance Measure; CTU, clinical trials unit; EQ, EuroQol; MAL14, Motor Activity Log-14; MoCA, Montreal Cognitive Assessment; mRankin, Modified Rankin Scale; PI, principal investigator; pt, patient; SIS, Stroke Impact Scale; SRI, Service Receipt Inventory.
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