Current Practices of Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke
Current Practices of Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke
A survey was conducted among physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with stroke
 patients. The survey consisted out of 30 questions enquiring personal information and upper
 limb specific topics divided in 3 sections: (1) Passive mobilization, (2) Active exercises
 and (3) Immobilization. The survey took approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete.

 The survey for stroke survivors was divided in seven sections: (1) Personal information (2)
 Motor recovery of the upper limb and expectations on upper limb recovery; (3) Comfort, pain
 and quality of life (QoL); (4) Immobilization ; (5) Physiotherapy; (6) Occupational therapy;
 (7) Nursing (only for patients less than 6 months after stroke). The length to complete the
 survey was also organized to be achieved in 20 to 30 minutes.
Stroke patients

 Inclusion Criteria:

 -  stroke with upper limb paresis

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  severe language or cognitive problems which make it impossible to complete the survey

 Therapists

 Inclusion Criteria:

 -  physiotherapists

 -  occupational therapists

 -  experienced in the treatment of stroke patients