Research: Motion capture in stroke rehab

Researchers from the University of New South Wales and the George Institute for Global Health want to hear from survivors of stroke and health professionals about their perspectives on the use of motion capture technology for assessing and supporting arm and hand recovery after stroke. They want to understand whether this technology is easy to use, helpful in rehabilitation, and what could improve its use in clinics or at home.

• Adults aged at least 18 years
• English speaking
• Have had a stroke at least 3 months ago and had upper limb rehabilitation
• Licensed health professionals (e.g., physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians) with at least three years of experience in post-stroke rehabilitation.

A member of the research team will ask you a few questions over a screening phone call that may take around 10 minutes, to confirm your eligibility to participate.

Eligible participants will be asked to:

• Complete a short online survey that may take around 15 minutes to complete. The survey will ask questions about your views on motion capture technology's usability, benefits, and integration into your rehabilitation practice.
• Join a 1-hour online interview to delve deeper into your experiences with and perspectives on motion capture technology in rehabilitation.
• Join a 1-hour online focus group via Zoom or Teams to discuss experiences, perceptions, and suggestions regarding motion capture technology in rehabilitation settings.

For more information: https://strokefoundation.org.au/what-we-do/research/research-projects/motion-capture-in-stroke-rehab

Mr Jarrad Fisher

PhD Candidate, The George Institute for Global Health and University of New South Wales

Email: jarrad.h.fisher@unsw.edu.au

Phone: 0400 286 076