RecruitingNCT07092293

Studying Rehabilitation Treatments Using Video to Improve Recovery for Adults With Physical Disabilities

Using the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System (RTSS) to Maximize Rehabilitation Research Impact: A Video-Based Observational Study

Sponsor

Ohio State University

Enrollment

90 participants

Start Date

Feb 11, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Stroke Spinal Cord Injury Occupational Therapy

Summary

This study aims to better understand how occupational therapists provide rehabilitation for adults recovering from stroke or spinal cord injury (SCI), with a focus on improving arm and hand function. Using video recordings of real outpatient therapy sessions, researchers will identify the key elements of treatment, such as the types of activities, the therapist's techniques, and how patients respond. The study will use the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System (RTSS), a framework designed to clearly describe rehabilitation methods. By analyzing these sessions, the research team will develop a practical toolkit to help therapists and researchers deliver and study more effective rehabilitation treatments in the future.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria13

Must be a licensed OT practitioner (occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant),
The OT practitioner must treat at least one adult stroke or spinal cord injury patient with UE sensorimotor impairment per month
The OT practitioner must be willing to be video recorded while treating their enrolled stroke or SCI patients.
Must have a medical diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
Must be ≥ 18 years old
Must have at least one OT goal related to UE hemiparesis
Must have at least one remaining OT treatment session after enrollment
The patient's OT must be enrolled in the study.
Must have a medical diagnosis of cervical spinal cord injury
Must be ≥ 18 years old
Must have at least one OT goal related to UE sensorimotor impairment
Must have at least one remaining OT treatment session after enrollment
The patient's OT must be enrolled in the study.