Action Observation Training to Improve Upper Limb Function in Infants with Unilateral Brain Lesion - a Feasibility Study.

von Gunten, Miriam; Botros, Angela; Tobler-Ammann, Bernadette; Nef, Tobias; Grunt, Sebastian (2023). Action Observation Training to Improve Upper Limb Function in Infants with Unilateral Brain Lesion - a Feasibility Study. Developmental neurorehabilitation, 26(4), pp. 234-243. Taylot & Francis 10.1080/17518423.2023.2193630

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In this study, the feasibility of Action Observation Training (AOT) in combination with sensor-based measurements in infants at high risk of Unilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy (UCP) were evaluated. Over a four-week period, eight infants at high risk of UCP performed AOT at home while wearing sensors with assistance of caregivers. Sensor data were compared to clinical assessments of upper limb function, the Hand Assessment for Infants (HAI) and the Mini-Assisting Hand Assessment (Mini-AHA). AOT training time and acceptance by the caregivers were considered as indicators for feasibility. The excellent training adherence and positive feedback of the caregivers showed that the AOT was feasible in this patient group and setting. Sensor measurements were accepted and displayed significant correlations with hand function. These preliminary results indicate the potential of wearable sensors to record upper limb function over the course of AOT for infants at high risk of UCP. Thus, AOT in combination with sensor measurements are proposed as a feasible training tool to complement usual care.

Item Type:	Journal Article (Original Article)
Division/Institute:	04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Endocrinology (DFKE) > Clinic of Paediatric Medicine 04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Head Organs and Neurology (DKNS) > Clinic of Neurology 04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Endocrinology (DFKE) > Clinic of Paediatric Medicine > Neuropaediatrics 04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Orthopaedic, Plastic and Hand Surgery (DOPH) > Clinic of Plastic and Hand Surgery 10 Strategic Research Centers > ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research > ARTORG Center - Gerontechnology and Rehabilitation
UniBE Contributor:	Botros, Angela Amira, Tobler, Bernadette, Nef, Tobias, Grunt, Sebastian
Subjects:	600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health
ISSN:	1751-8431
Publisher:	Taylot & Francis
Language:	English
Submitter:	Pubmed Import
Date Deposited:	24 Mar 2023 14:40
Last Modified:	08 Jan 2024 15:32
Publisher DOI:	10.1080/17518423.2023.2193630
PubMed ID:	36949659
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Cerebral palsy action observation training hand function infants wearable sensors
URI:	https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/180616