Minimal Clinically Important Difference of the Box and Block Test in Parkinson
Examining the Clinical Significance of the Change in Manual Dexterity of Parkinson's Patients Receiving Conventional Physiotherapy
Emre Şenocak
44 participants
Oct 1, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of this study is to examine the level of clinical change in gross manual skills of Parkinson's patients who receive conventional physiotherapy. For this purpose, the Box-Block Test will be used, and the amount of change that must occur in the patient's hand functions will be determined for the test to be considered clinically meaningful. Patients will continue their routine physical therapy sessions and the researchers will not interfere with this program. The treatment program will be created by the clinical specialist physician and physiotherapist. Upper extremity rehabilitation programs for Parkinson's patients generally consist of methods such as stretching, strengthening, reaching, coordination and recreational activities. Patients will receive physiotherapy for 30 sessions.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Being Hoehn \& Yahr Stage between 1-3,
- Individuals in the "On" phase,
- Those who were not exposed to any physiotherapy intervention during the initial assessment
Exclusion Criteria7
- Mini-mental status assessment \< 24 points;
- Presence of severe dyskinesia,
- Those who experience fluctuations in the on-off phase,
- Those who have undergone stereotaxic brain surgery for Parkinson's,
- Individuals with changes in dopamine dose within three months,
- Presence of unstable cardiac and respiratory disease
- Those with an orthopedic problem or a history of surgery affecting upper extremity performance.
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Interventions
Parkinson\'s upper extremity rehabilitation generally consists of stretching, strengthening, coordination, recreational activities and skill activities. Exercises will be prescribed by the clinical specialist physician and physiotherapist.
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NCT06490809