RT Journal Article
T1 European evidence-based recommendations for clinical assessment of upper limb in neurorehabilitation (CAULIN): data synthesis from systematic reviews, clinical practice guidelines and expert consensus: 												data synthesis from systematic reviews, clinical practice guidelines and expert consensus
A1 Prange-Lasonder, Gerdienke B.
A1 Alt Murphy, Margit
A1 Lamers, Ilse
A1 Hughes, Ann-Marie
A1 Buurke, Jaap H.
A1 Feys, Peter
A1 Keller, Thierry
A1 Klamroth-Marganska, Verena
A1 Tarkka, Ina M.
A1 Timmermans, Annick
A1 Burridge, Jane H.
AB Background: Technology-supported rehabilitation can help alleviate the increasing need for cost-effective rehabilitation of neurological conditions, but use in clinical practice remains limited. Agreement on a core set of reliable, valid and accessible outcome measures to assess rehabilitation outcomes is needed to generate strong evidence about effectiveness of rehabilitation approaches, including technologies. This paper collates and synthesizes a core set from multiple sources; combining existing evidence, clinical practice guidelines and expert consensus into European recommendations for Clinical Assessment of Upper Limb In Neurorehabilitation (CAULIN). Methods: Data from systematic reviews, clinical practice guidelines and expert consensus (Delphi methodology) were systematically extracted and synthesized using strength of evidence rating criteria, in addition to recommendations on assessment procedures. Three sets were defined: a core set: strong evidence for validity, reliability, responsiveness and clinical utility AND recommended by at least two sources; an extended set: strong evidence OR recommended by at least two sources and a supplementary set: some evidence OR recommended by at least one of the sources. Results: In total, 12 measures (with primary focus on stroke) were included, encompassing body function and activity level of the International Classification of Functioning and Health. The core set recommended for clinical practice and research: Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) and Action Research Arm Test (ARAT); the extended set recommended for clinical practice and/or clinical research: kinematic measures, Box and Block Test (BBT), Chedoke Arm Hand Activity Inventory (CAHAI), Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT), Nine Hole Peg Test (NHPT) and ABILHAND; the supplementary set recommended for research or specific occasions: Motricity Index (MI); Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessment (CMSA), Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment Movement (STREAM), Frenchay Arm Test (FAT), Motor Assessment Scale (MAS) and body-worn movement sensors. Assessments should be conducted at pre-defined regular intervals by trained personnel. Global measures should be applied within 24 h of hospital admission and upper limb specific measures within 1 week. Conclusions: The CAULIN recommendations for outcome measures and assessment procedures provide a clear, simple, evidence-based three-level structure for upper limb assessment in neurological rehabilitation. Widespread adoption and sustained use will improve quality of clinical practice and facilitate meta-analysis, critical for the advancement of technology-supported neurorehabilitation.
SN 1743-0003
YR 2021
FD 2021-12
LA eng
NO Prange-Lasonder , G B , Alt Murphy , M , Lamers , I , Hughes , A-M , Buurke , J H , Feys , P , Keller , T , Klamroth-Marganska , V , Tarkka , I M , Timmermans , A & Burridge , J H 2021 , ' European evidence-based recommendations for clinical assessment of upper limb in neurorehabilitation (CAULIN): data synthesis from systematic reviews, clinical practice guidelines and expert consensus : data synthesis from systematic reviews, clinical practice guidelines and expert consensus ' , Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation , vol. 18 , no. 1 , 162 , pp. 162 . https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-021-00951-y
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DS TECNALIA Publications
RD 1 jul 2024