Validation of the Kinematic Assessment Protocol Used in the Technology Supported Neurorehabilitation System: Rehabilitation Technologies for Hand and Arm (R3THA™), in Children with Cerebral Palsy

• DOI: 10.20944/preprints202406.0335.v1
• Publication Date: 2024-06-06T12:35:01Z
• Authors: Qinyin Qiu; Ashley J Mont; Amanda Gross; Gerard Fluet; Sergei A Adamovich; Mee Eriksson
• Keywords: Neurorehabilitation

This study evaluates the R3THA™ technology-supported assessment protocol for home-based rehabilitation in children with cerebral palsy (CP). It focuses on reliability and validity of assessing hand arm function, comparing kinematic assessments standard clinical assessments. Conducted during a 4-week summer camp, involved CP aged 3-18, their functional impairment levels. The findings suggest that is more reliable 8 older, indicating age significantly influences protocol's effectiveness. Results also showed R3THA-AP's measurements wrist movements were positively correlated Box Blocks Test Index (BBTI), reflecting function dexterity. Additionally, accuracy metrics activities aligned Melbourne Assessment 2's Range Motion (MA2-ROM) scores, suggesting meaningful relationship between R3THA-AP data motor skills. However, no significant correlations observed MA2's dexterity measures, areas further research. These validate utility abilities CP, supporting its integration into practice.