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Neurología (Barc., Ed. impr.) ; 39(3): 261-281, Abr. 2024. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-231692

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Introducción: Guía para la práctica clínica en neurorrehabilitación de personas adultas con daño cerebral adquirido de la Sociedad Española de Neurorrehabilitación. Documento basado en la revisión de guías de práctica clínica internacionales publicadas entre 2013-2020. Desarrollo: Se establecen recomendaciones según el nivel de evidencia que ofrecen los estudios revisados referentes a aspectos consensuados entre expertos dirigidos a definir la población, características específicas de la intervención o la exposición bajo investigación. Conclusiones: Deben recibir neurorrehabilitación todos aquellos pacientes que, tras un daño cerebral adquirido, hayan alcanzado una mínima estabilidad clínica. La neurorrehabilitación debe ofrecer tanto tratamiento como sea posible en términos de frecuencia, duración e intensidad (al menos 45-60 minutos de cada modalidad de terapia específica que el paciente precise). La neurorrehabilitación requiere un equipo transdisciplinar coordinado, con el conocimiento, la experiencia y las habilidades para trabajar en equipo tanto con pacientes como con sus familias. En la fase aguda, y para los casos más graves, se recomiendan programas de rehabilitación en unidades hospitalarias, procediéndose a tratamiento ambulatorio tan pronto como la situación clínica lo permita y se puedan mantener los criterios de intensidad. La duración del tratamiento debe basarse en la respuesta terapéutica y en las posibilidades de mejoría, en función del mayor grado de evidencia disponible. Al alta deben ofrecerse servicios de promoción de la salud, actividad física, apoyo y seguimiento para garantizar que se mantengan los beneficios alcanzados, detectar posibles complicaciones o valorar posibles cambios en la funcionalidad que hagan necesario el acceso a nuevos programas de tratamiento.(AU)


Introduction: We present the Spanish Society of Neurorehabilitation's guidelines for adult acquired brain injury (ABI) rehabilitation. These recommendations are based on a review of international clinical practice guidelines published between 2013 and 2020. Development: We establish recommendations based on the levels of evidence of the studies reviewed and expert consensus on population characteristics and the specific aspects of the intervention or procedure under research. Conclusions: All patients with ABI should receive neurorehabilitation therapy once they present a minimal level of clinical stability. Neurorehabilitation should offer as much treatment as possible in terms of frequency, duration, and intensity (at least 45–60 min of each specific form of therapy that is needed). Neurorehabilitation requires a coordinated, multidisciplinary team with the knowledge, experience, and skills needed to work in collaboration both with patients and with their families. Inpatient rehabilitation interventions are recommended for patients with more severe deficits and those in the acute phase, with outpatient treatment to be offered as soon as the patient's clinical situation allows it, as long as intensity criteria can be maintained. The duration of treatment should be based on treatment response and the possibilities for further improvement, according to the best available evidence. At discharge, patients should be offered health promotion, physical activity, support, and follow-up services to ensure that the benefits achieved are maintained, to detect possible complications, and to assess possible changes in functional status that may lead the patient to need other treatment programmes.(AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Clinical Protocols , Neurological Rehabilitation , Brain Damage, Chronic/rehabilitation , Stroke Rehabilitation , Brain Injuries, Traumatic/rehabilitation , Neurology , Nervous System Diseases , Spain
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Neurologia (Engl Ed) ; 39(3): 261-281, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37116696

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INTRODUCTION: We present the Spanish Society of Neurorehabilitation's guidelines for adult acquired brain injury (ABI) rehabilitation. These recommendations are based on a review of international clinical practice guidelines published between 2013 and 2020. DEVELOPMENT: We establish recommendations based on the levels of evidence of the studies reviewed and expert consensus on population characteristics and the specific aspects of the intervention or procedure under research. CONCLUSIONS: All patients with ABI should receive neurorehabilitation therapy once they present a minimal level of clinical stability. Neurorehabilitation should offer as much treatment as possible in terms of frequency, duration, and intensity (at least 45-60minutes of each specific form of therapy that is needed). Neurorehabilitation requires a coordinated, multidisciplinary team with the knowledge, experience, and skills needed to work in collaboration both with patients and with their families. Inpatient rehabilitation interventions are recommended for patients with more severe deficits and those in the acute phase, with outpatient treatment to be offered as soon as the patient's clinical situation allows it, as long as intensity criteria can be maintained. The duration of treatment should be based on treatment response and the possibilities for further improvement, according to the best available evidence. At discharge, patients should be offered health promotion, physical activity, support, and follow-up services to ensure that the benefits achieved are maintained, to detect possible complications, and to assess possible changes in functional status that may lead the patient to need other treatment programmes.


Subject(s)
Brain Injuries , Neurological Rehabilitation , Adult , Humans , Patient Discharge , Neurological Rehabilitation/methods , Ambulatory Care
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Tog (A Coruña) ; 20(1): 107-112, May 31, 2023. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-223817

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Objetivos: evaluar la efectividad de la combinación de la estimulación eléctrica funcional y terapia en espejo en la recuperación de la función de la extremidad superior en personas con un accidente cerebro vascular. Métodos: estudio de caso pre- post en una persona con accidente cerebro vascular. Para la recogida de datos se han empleado diversas escalas como: Functional Independence Measure, Motor Activity Log, Box & Blocks Test o Abilhand entre otras. La intervención duró 8 semanas en las que se realizaron 3 sesiones semanales, sumando un total de 24 sesiones. Las evaluaciones se hicieron pre- y post-tratamiento. Discusión: la combinación de estas técnicas o abordajes ha demostrado ser eficaz, mejorando la funcionalidad de la extremidad superior y, consecuentemente, su calidad de vida e independencia de una persona que sufrió un accidente cerebro vascular.(AU)


Objective: Effectiveness evaluation of the combination of functional electrical stimulation and mirror therapy in the recovery of the upper limb function in people with stroke. Methods: Pre- post case study in a person with stroke. Various scales were used for data collection, such as: Functional Independence Measure, Motor Activity Log, Box & Blocks Test or Abilhand, among others. The intervention lasted 8 weeks in which 3 weekly sessions were held, making a total of 24 sessions. The assessments were done pre- and post-treatment. Discussion: The combination of these techniques or approaches has proven to be effective, improving the functionality of the upper extremity and, consequently, the quality of life and Independence of a person with stroke.(AU)


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Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Stroke , Stroke Rehabilitation , Electric Stimulation , Upper Extremity , Neurological Rehabilitation , Physical Examination , Inpatients , Symptom Assessment , Occupational Therapy
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Neurologia (Engl Ed) ; 2023 Apr 27.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37116691

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INTRODUCTION: Functional movement disorder (FMD), a type of functional neurological disorder, is a common reason for consultation with the neurology department. The efficacy of physiotherapy for motor rehabilitation of these patients has been widely studied. The aim of this review is to analyse the available evidence on the effects of physiotherapy on motor symptoms, activity (gait, mobility, balance), perceived health, quality of life, and the cognitive/emotional state of patients with FMD. METHODS: This review follows the PRISMA recommendations. Four electronic databases were searched for relevant articles. Our review included randomised controlled trials investigating the effects of a specialised physiotherapy intervention alone or in combination with other therapies as part of a multidisciplinary approach, with results compared against standard physiotherapy. RESULTS: We reviewed 4 studies, including a total of 188 patients. We gathered data on the study population, outcome measures, protocols, and results. According to the Oxford quality scoring system, 3 studies had moderate methodological quality (3-4/5) and the remaining study presented poor methodological quality (< 3). CONCLUSIONS: Physiotherapy improves motor symptoms, activity, perceived health, and quality of life in patients with FMD.

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Rev. logop. foniatr. audiol. (Ed. impr.) ; 43(1): 100294-100294, Ene-Mar. 2023. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-217456

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Antecedentes: La disfagia orofaríngea es un trastorno prevalente, que produce graves complicaciones para la salud y la calidad de vida de los pacientes. Objetivo: El objetivo de este trabajo fue realizar una intervención logopédica combinando ejercicios motores, estimulación química y estimulación eléctrica neuromuscular para la rehabilitación de la disfagia orofaríngea en un caso de ictus isquémico bulbar. Pacientes y métodos: Se elaboró un protocolo de intervención combinando ejercicios motores, estimulación química y estimulación eléctrica neuromuscular y se aplicó a una única paciente valorando el resultado a través de un estudio retrospectivo. Resultados: Tras 2 meses de tratamiento y 45 sesiones la paciente mejoró la sensibilidad de la orofaringe, recuperó el olfato y el gusto, redujo el residuo faríngeo y progresó en la tolerancia oral a mayores volúmenes de consistencia néctar e inició la tolerancia oral de consistencia líquida. Conclusiones: Esta intervención podría ayudar a mejorar la sensibilidad orofaríngea y la tolerancia oral en pacientes con disfagia orofaríngea.(AU)


Background: Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a prevalent disorder that produces serious complications for the health and quality of life of patients. Objective: The objective of this work was to carry out a speech therapy intervention combining motor exercises, chemical stimulation and neuromuscular electrical stimulation for the rehabilitation of oropharyngeal dysphagia in a case of bulbar ischemic stroke. Patients and methods: An intervention protocol combining motor exercises, chemical stimulation and neuromuscular electrical stimulation was developed and applied to a single patient, evaluating the result through a retrospective study. Results: After 2 months of treatment and 45 sessions, the patient improved the sensitivity of the oropharynx, recovered smell and taste, reduced pharyngeal residue, progressed in oral tolerance to greater volumes of nectar consistency and began oral tolerance of liquid consistency. Conclusions: This intervention could help improve oropharyngeal sensitivity and oral tolerance in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Deglutition Disorders , Stroke , Audiology , Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences , Stimulation, Chemical , Electric Stimulation , 35170 , Neurological Rehabilitation
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Rehabilitación (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 57(1): 100758-100758, Ene-Mar. 2023. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-214205

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La terapia asistida por robot es una intervención relativamente nueva, cada vez más empleada en el tratamiento rehabilitador del paciente con ictus. Permite incrementar el número de repeticiones en la realización de movimientos de tareas específicas. Para esta revisión se ha realizado una búsqueda entre agosto y octubre de 2021 en las bases de datos PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane, PEDro y OTseeker, seleccionando un total de seis ensayos controlados y aleatorizados donde se utilizara la terapia de mano asistida por robot en la rehabilitación del ictus. Los estudios coinciden en que la terapia de mano asistida por robot presenta beneficios en todas las fases de la rehabilitación del ictus que se traducen en mejoras motoras y funcionales del miembro superior y en mejoras en la negligencia hemiespacial.(AU)


Robot-assisted therapy is a relatively new intervention, increasingly used in the rehabilitation treatment of stroke patients. It allows to increase the number of repetitions in the performance of specific tasks movements. For this review, a search was carried out between August and October 2021 in the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane, PEDro and OTseeker databases, selecting a total of six randomized controlled trials where robot-assisted hand therapy was used in stroke rehabilitation. Studies agree that robot-assisted hand therapy has benefits in all phases of stroke rehabilitation that translate into motor and functional improvements of the upper limb and improvements in hemispatial neglect.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Robotics , Equipment and Supplies , Hand , Neurological Rehabilitation , Effectiveness , Stroke Rehabilitation , PubMed , Databases, Bibliographic
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Rehabilitacion (Madr) ; 57(1): 100758, 2023.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36319483

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Robot-assisted therapy is a relatively new intervention, increasingly used in the rehabilitation treatment of stroke patients. It allows to increase the number of repetitions in the performance of specific tasks movements. For this review, a search was carried out between August and October 2021 in the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane, PEDro and OTseeker databases, selecting a total of six randomized controlled trials where robot-assisted hand therapy was used in stroke rehabilitation. Studies agree that robot-assisted hand therapy has benefits in all phases of stroke rehabilitation that translate into motor and functional improvements of the upper limb and improvements in hemispatial neglect.


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Robotic Surgical Procedures , Stroke Rehabilitation , Humans , Feasibility Studies , Hand , Upper Extremity
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Fisioterapia (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 44(5): 296-303, Sep.-Oct. 2022. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-206537

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Antecedentes: La recuperación de la función de la mano es uno de los aspectos más complejos para los pacientes que han sufrido las secuelas de un daño neurológico. Objetivo: Evaluar los efectos a corto plazo sobre el miembro superior afectado de la realización autónoma de un ejercicio de locomoción refleja adaptado a la sedestación en el paciente neurológico crónico. Método: Diseño pretest-postest. Participaron 13 pacientes (8 mujeres) con edad media de 47,61 (DE 16,03). Posibilidad de pinza y abducción de hombro mínima de 30°. Se realizaron 3sesiones en 2semanas consecutivas, entrenando al paciente para realizar el ejercicio en su casa sin ayuda. Se valora el efecto de la terapia antes y después de la primera sesión, a las 2semanas y 3meses después. Se midieron la prensión con el test de Sollerman y la velocidad y la función global del brazo afecto con el Box-Block test. Resultados: En la 1.ª sesión en Box-Block pasó de 18,6 a 22,6 cubos (p <0,002). Resultados mantenidos en 2.ª y 3.ª evaluación. En el Sollerman test, pasó de una media de 41,4 a 46,9 puntos (p <0,003) en 1.ª evaluación y 47,15 puntos en 2.ª (p <0,002). A los 3meses se mantienen los efectos (0,005). Conclusiones: La aplicación de un programa de locomoción refleja adaptado a la sedestación en pacientes con secuelas en el miembro superior, ofrece la posibilidad al paciente de autogestionar la terapia aumentando su intensidad. Se mejoran con ello la función y la movilidad del miembro superior a corto plazo. (AU)


Background: The recovery of hand function is one of the most complex aspects for patients who have suffered the sequelae of neurological damage. Objective: To evaluate the short-term effects on the affected upper limb of the autonomous performance of a reflex locomotion exercise adapted to sitting in chronic neurological patients. Method: Pretest–postest design. Thirteen patients (8 women) participated with a mean age of 47.61 (SD 16.03). Possibility of clamping and minimum shoulder abduction of 30°. Three sessions were held in 2consecutive weeks, training the patient to perform the exercise at home without assistance. The effect of the therapy is assessed before and after the first session, at 2weeks and 3months later. Grip was measured with the Sollerman test, and the speed and global function of the affected arm with the Box–Block test. Results: In the 1st session in Box–Block it went from 18.6 to 22.6 cubes (P<.002). Results maintained in 2nd and 3rd evaluation. In the Sollerman test, it went from an average of 41.4–46.9 pts. (p<.003) in 1st evaluation, and 47.15 pts. in 2nd (P<0.002). After 3months the effects are maintained (.005). Conclusions: The application of a reflex locomotion program adapted to sitting in patients with sequelae in the upper limb, offers the patient the possibility of self-managing therapy by increasing its intensity. This improves the function and mobility of the upper limb in the short term. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Hand , Rehabilitation , Stroke , Locomotion
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Rev. habanera cienc. méd ; 21(4)ago. 2022.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1441922

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Introducción: La neurorrestauración integral en la esclerosis múltiple mejora los déficits funcionales. Dentro de la atención de las personas con la enfermedad, se ha incluido la valoración de la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud, que es un elemento clave para la evaluación subjetiva de las influencias del estado de salud actual. Objetivo: Determinar la influencia de la neurorrestauración integral en la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud de los pacientes con esclerosis múltiple remitente-recurrente. Material y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio cuasi-experimental en 78 pacientes con esclerosis múltiple remitente-recurrente, tratados en el Hospital Universitario Clínico-quirúrgico Arnaldo Milián Castro de Santa Clara, en el periodo comprendido entre enero de 2014 a diciembre de 2020. Los pacientes se distribuyeron aleatoriamente en un grupo estudio y un grupo control, asignados por sorteo. Resultados: En cuanto a las actividades de la vida diaria mostró una media al final de la intervención de 95,89 para el grupo estudio; y para el grupo control de 81,28. Posterior a la intervención se evidenció una mejoría del funcionamiento de la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud del grupo estudio en los componentes de la escala en comparación con los controles. Conclusiones: se determinó como el desarrollo de intervenciones promueven el mayor bienestar posible de los pacientes con esclerosis múltiple remitente-recurrente a través de la neurorrestauración integral(AU)


Introduction: Comprehensive neurorestoration in Multiple Sclerosis improves functional deficits. The assessment of health-related quality of life, which is a key element for the subjective evaluation of the influences of the current state of health, has been included in the care of people with the disease. Objective: To determine the influence of comprehensive neurorestoration on the health-related quality of life of patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Material and Methods: A quasi-experimental study was carried out in 78 patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis treated at the "Arnaldo Milián Castro" Clinical-Surgical University Hospital in Santa Clara, in the period between January 2014 and December 2020. The patients were randomly assigned to a study group and a control group. Results: Regarding activities of daily living, the study group showed a mean of 95.89 at the end of the intervention, while the control group showed a mean of 81.28. After the intervention, an improvement in the functioning of the health-related quality of life of the study group was evidenced in the components of the scale, compared with the controls. Conclusions: It was determined that the development of interventions through comprehensive neurorestoration promote the best possible well-being of patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis(AU)


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Humans
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Rehabilitación (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 56(3): 173-181, Jul - Sep 2022. ilus, tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-204907

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Antecedentes y objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio es presentar una nueva aplicación de realidad virtual (RV) de bajo coste basada en el dispositivo Leap Motion Controller (LMC) desarrollada para la rehabilitación motora de miembros superiores tras patología neurológica y mostrar su viabilidad clínica realizando una experiencia piloto. Material y métodos: El LMC permite la interacción con las aplicaciones virtuales mediante la captación de los movimientos de la mano. Se realizó una prueba piloto con cuatro pacientes con afectación de miembros superiores con Upper Extremity Motor Score (UEMS) mayor de 10. Se les valoró con los test Box and Block (BBT) y tarea de escritura del Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function (JTHF) antes y después de la intervención. Resultados: Los pacientes completaron el protocolo de nueve sesiones de 30 minutos de duración dividido en tres sesiones por semana. En el BBT pasaron de 38 (DE 20) cubos antes de la intervención a 44 (DE 21,72) cubos tras finalizarla. En el JTHF pasaron de 28,25 s (DE 8,61) a 26, 75 s (DE 21,72). No hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas. La usabilidad del dispositivo se valoró con la escala Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology, versión 2.0 (QUEST) siendo la seguridad, efectividad y facilidad de uso los aspectos prioritarios. Conclusión: Se presenta un nuevo desarrollo de RV basado en el dispositivo LMC y se ha comprobado su viabilidad clínica en pacientes neurológicos con afectación de los miembros superiores. Es preciso realizar un estudio clínico con una muestra amplia para valorar su posible efectividad clínica como elemento de tratamiento.(AU)


Background and objectives: The aim of this study is to present a new virtual reality (VR) low cost application based on Leap Motion Controller (LMC) device for upper extremity motor rehabilitation after neurological pathology and to demonstrate its clinical feasibility by carrying out a pilot experience. Material and methods: The LMC allows the interaction with virtual applications by capturing the patient's hand movements. A pilot study was carried out with 4 patients with upper limb impairment reflected with Upper Extremity Motor Score (UEMS) greater than 10. They were assessed using the Box and Block (BBT) and the writing task within the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function (JTHF) before and after the intervention. Results: All patients completed the 9-session, 30-min protocol divided into 3 sessions per week. They went from an average result of 38 (SD 20) blocks in BBT before the intervention to 44 (SD 21.72) after it. They went from 28.25 s (SD 8.61) to 26.75 s (SD 21.72) in the JTHF. Statistically significant differences were no found. The device usability was assessed by the QUEST scale, being the security, effectiveness and ease to use the aspects that patients considered to be a priority. Conclusión: A new VR development based on the LMC device is presented and the clinical feasibility of its application in neurological patients with upper limb involvement has been proven. A clinical study with a large sample size is needed to assess its potential clinical effectiveness as a treatment element.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Virtual Reality , Pilot Projects , Upper Extremity/injuries , Upper Extremity/pathology , Central Nervous System/pathology , Peripheral Nervous System , Neurological Rehabilitation , Nervous System Diseases/rehabilitation , Nervous System Diseases/therapy , Medical Informatics Applications , Rehabilitation , Pain Management , Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
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Rev. neurol. (Ed. impr.) ; 75(1): 17-20, Jul 1, 2022. ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-217553

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Introducción: La meningitis neumocócica es una patología que asocia una elevada tasa de morbimortalidad. Caso clínico: Presentamos el caso clínico de un varón de 41 años que, tras una meningitis causada por Streptococcus pneumoniae, tuvo como complicaciones posteriores una mielitis transversa torácica que le ocasionó una plejía en las extremidades inferiores, abolición de todas las modalidades sensitivas y trastornos disautonómicos, así como una alteración de las astas anteriores a nivel cervical que produjo plejía en las extremidades superiores, pero con conservación de la sensibilidad. Esto plantea un diagnóstico diferencial entre la afectación denominada ‘poliomielitis like’ y una encefalomielorradiculitis diseminada aguda. La exploración y el estudio radiológico y neurofisiológico avalaron una recuperación clínica completa en las extremidades superiores, gracias, en parte, a una neurorrehabilitación precoz. Conclusiones: Las complicaciones medulares en el contexto de una infección del sistema nervioso central son muy infrecuentes. La afectación medular de astas anteriores se ha descrito únicamente de forma anecdótica, y no se han encontrado referencias bibliográficas que la asocien con S. pneumoniae.(AU)


Introduction: Pneumococcal meningitis is a condition associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Case report: We report the clinical case of a 41-year-old man who, following meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, developed subsequent complications such as thoracic transverse myelitis, which caused paralysis in the lower extremities, abolition of all sensory modalities and dysautonomic disorders, as well as an alteration of the anterior horn cells at the cervical level that produced paralysis in the upper extremities, but with preservation of sensibility. This implies the need for a differential diagnosis between what is known as ‘poliomyelitis-like’ disorder and acute disseminated encephalomyeloradiculitis. The examination and the radiological and neurophysiological study showed a full clinical recovery of the upper extremities, thanks in part to early neurorehabilitation. Conclusions: Complications of the spinal cord within the context of infection of the central nervous system are very rare. Involvement of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord has only been described anecdotally, and no bibliographical references have been found that associate it with S. pneumoniae.(AU)


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Humans , Male , Adult , Meningitis, Pneumococcal/complications , Myelitis, Transverse , Mononeuropathies , Streptococcus pneumoniae , Inpatients , Physical Examination , Neurology , Neurological Rehabilitation
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Rehabilitacion (Madr) ; 56(3): 173-181, 2022.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34511255

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to present a new virtual reality (VR) low cost application based on Leap Motion Controller (LMC) device for upper extremity motor rehabilitation after neurological pathology and to demonstrate its clinical feasibility by carrying out a pilot experience. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The LMC allows the interaction with virtual applications by capturing the patient's hand movements. A pilot study was carried out with 4 patients with upper limb impairment reflected with Upper Extremity Motor Score (UEMS) greater than 10. They were assessed using the Box and Block (BBT) and the writing task within the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function (JTHF) before and after the intervention. RESULTS: All patients completed the 9-session, 30-min protocol divided into 3 sessions per week. They went from an average result of 38 (SD 20) blocks in BBT before the intervention to 44 (SD 21.72) after it. They went from 28.25 s (SD 8.61) to 26.75 s (SD 21.72) in the JTHF. Statistically significant differences were no found. The device usability was assessed by the QUEST scale, being the security, effectiveness and ease to use the aspects that patients considered to be a priority. CONCLUSIóN: A new VR development based on the LMC device is presented and the clinical feasibility of its application in neurological patients with upper limb involvement has been proven. A clinical study with a large sample size is needed to assess its potential clinical effectiveness as a treatment element.


Subject(s)
Stroke Rehabilitation , Virtual Reality , Exercise Therapy/methods , Humans , Pilot Projects , Stroke Rehabilitation/methods , Upper Extremity
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Podium (Pinar Río) ; 16(3): 757-771, 2021. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1351316

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RESUMEN La lesión de la médula espinal es un estado médico complejo que trastorna la vida de las personas que la padecen, los afectados pasan a ser dependientes por las múltiples secuelas que le acompañan entre las que se destaca la pérdida de la marcha, erigiéndose como una de las prioridades en la neurorrehabilitación. La mayoría de los programas internacionales de neurorrehabilitación no incluyen una metodología definida para la recuperación de la marcha de los pacientes lesionados medulares. Los especialistas del Centro Internacional de Restauración Neurológica crearon una metodología con este fin. El objetivo del estudio fue comprobar el comportamiento de la aplicación de la metodología, con una muestra de cinco pacientes atendidos en la institución y se utilizaron métodos de análisis de contenido, observación y medición. Los pacientes de la muestra se evaluaron antes y después de aplicada la metodología con las escalas SCIM III, WISCI II. El tratamiento duró ocho semanas para cada paciente. Los resultados mostraron un incremento de la capacidad funcional de la marcha en los pacientes, sin la presencia de complicaciones. Se presupone que el empleo de la metodología puede garantizar un proceso funcional para el entrenamiento de la marcha, de forma organizada en pacientes lesionados medulares.


RESUMO A lesão medular é uma condição médica complexa que perturba a vida das pessoas que sofrem com ela, e os afetados se tornam dependentes devido às múltiplas seqüelas que a acompanham, entre as quais se destaca a perda da caminhada, tornando-a uma das prioridades na neuroreabilitação. A maioria dos programas internacionais de neuroreabilitação não inclui uma metodologia definida para a recuperação de pacientes com lesões da medula espinhal. Os especialistas do Centro Internacional de Restauração Neurológica desenvolveram uma metodologia para este fim. O objetivo do estudo foi testar o comportamento da aplicação da metodologia, com uma amostra de cinco pacientes tratados na instituição, utilizando métodos de análise de conteúdo, observação e medição. Os pacientes da amostra foram avaliados antes e depois da aplicação da metodologia com as escalas SCIM III e WISCI II. O tratamento durou oito semanas para cada paciente. Os resultados mostraram um aumento na capacidade de marcha funcional dos pacientes, sem a presença de complicações. Assume-se que o uso da metodologia pode garantir um processo funcional para o treinamento da marcha de forma organizada em pacientes lesionados pela medula espinhal.


ABSTRACT Spinal cord injury is a complex medical condition that disrupts the lives of people who suffer from it, those affected become dependent due to the multiple sequelae that accompany it, among which the loss of gait stands out, standing as one of priorities in neurorehabilitation. Most international neurorehabilitation programs do not include a defined methodology for gait recovery in spinal cord injured patients. Specialists from the International Center for Neurological Restoration created a methodology for this purpose. The objective of the study was to verify the behavior of the application of the methodology with a sample of 5 patients treated at the institution using content analysis, observation and measurement methods. The patients in the sample were evaluated before and after applying the methodology with the SCIM III, WISCI II scales. Treatment lasted 8 weeks for each patient. The results showed an increase in the functional capacity of walking in the patients, without the presence of complications. It is assumed that the use of the methodology can guarantee a functional process for gait training, in an organized manner in patients with spinal cord injuries.

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Rev. neurol. (Ed. impr.) ; 73(10): 345-350, Nov 16, 2021. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-229599

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Introducción: La pandemia sanitaria originada por el SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) ha limitado el acceso a programas de neurorrehabilitación de muchos pacientes que han sufrido ictus, traumatismos craneoencefálicos o un daño cerebral adquirido por otra causa. Dado que la telerrehabilitación permite la provisión de cuidados en situaciones de distanciamiento social, podría atenuar los efectos negativos del confinamiento. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la eficacia, la adhesión y la usabilidad de una intervención de teleneurorrehabilitación dirigida a pacientes con daño cerebral adquirido. Pacientes y métodos: Todos los pacientes incluidos en un programa de neurorrehabilitación presencial en el momento de la declaración del estado de alarma en España con motivo de la COVID-19 y que aceptaron participar en el estudio fueron incluidos en un programa de teleneurorrehabilitación. La eficacia del programa, entendida como una mejora en la independencia, se cuantificó con el índice de Barthel. La adhesión al programa y la usabilidad de la herramienta se investigaron mediante cuestionarios. Resultados: Un total de 146 pacientes, el 70,6% del total, participó en el estudio. Los participantes mejoraron significativamente su independencia y mostraron una mejoría en el índice de Barthel entre el inicio (77,3 ± 28,6) y el fin del programa (82,3 ± 26). La intervención tuvo una gran adhesión (8,1 ± 2,2 sobre 10) y las sesiones en línea fueron el contenido mejor valorado. La herramienta utilizada mostró una elevada usabilidad (50,1 ± 9,9 sobre 60) y pudo ser utilizada sin ayuda por más de la mitad de los participantes. Conclusión: La intervención de teleneurorrehabilitación resultó ser eficaz para mejorar la independencia de los pacientes, y promovió una elevada adhesión y usabilidad.(AU)


Introduction: The health pandemic brought about by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) has limited access to neurorehabilitation programmes for many patients who have suffered stroke, traumatic brain injury or acquired brain damage due to some other cause. As telerehabilitation allows for the provision of care in situations of social distancing, it may mitigate the negative effects of confinement. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy, adherence and usability of a teleneurorehabilitation intervention for patients with acquired brain injury. Patients and methods: All patients included in a face-to-face neurorehabilitation programme at the time of the declaration of the state of alarm in Spain due to COVID-19 and who agreed to participate in the study were included in a teleneurorehabilitation programme. The effectiveness of the programme, understood as an improvement in independence, was quantified with the Barthel index. Adherence to the programme and usability of the tool were explored through questionnaires. Results: Altogether, 46 patients, accounting for 70.6% of the total, participated in the study. Participants significantly improved their independence and showed an improvement in the Barthel index between the start (77.3 ± 28.6) and the end of the programme (82.3 ± 26). Adherence to the intervention was very high (8.1 ± 2.2 out of 10) and the online sessions were the most highly rated content. The tool used showed a high usability (50.1 ± 9.9 out of 60) and could be used without assistance by more than half the participants. Conclusion: The teleneurorehabilitation intervention was found to be effective in improving patients’ independence, and promoted a high degree of adherence and usability.(AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , /complications , Brain Damage, Chronic/rehabilitation , Neurological Rehabilitation/methods , Stroke , Stroke Rehabilitation , Quarantine , Neurology , Nervous System Diseases , Spain , /epidemiology , Rehabilitation/methods , Neuropsychology
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Rev. neurol. (Ed. impr.) ; 73(10): 358-367, Nov 16, 2021. mapas, ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-229600

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Introducción: La enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) es un proceso neurodegenerativo que se caracteriza por la aparición de síntomas motores y no motores que progresan, generando discapacidad funcional e impactando negativamente en la calidad de vida del paciente. Recientemente, la realidad virtual inmersiva ha adquirido gran relevancia como apoyo al tratamiento de patologías cognitivo-conductuales del paciente neurológico. Objetivo: Analizar la evidencia actual publicada en el campo de la rehabilitación física y funcional de la EP en entornos completamente inmersivos. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica de publicaciones registradas en las bases de datos Medline, Cinahl, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Sport-Discus y Dialnet hasta diciembre de 2020. Los descriptores utilizados para la búsqueda fueron: Parkinson disease, Virtual Reality y Exercise therapy. Tras la aplicación de los criterios de selección, del total de 140 artículos identificados, se seleccionaron siete.Resultados: Describen una experiencia segura, positiva y factible, aunque obtenidos, en su mayoría, tras la aplicación de una única sesión. Los resultados hallados en las variables vinculadas a las capacidades funcionales que se deben mejorar en la EP apoyan potenciales beneficios en el tratamiento de la sintomatología prevalente del paciente parkinsoniano. Conclusiones: Los pocos estudios existentes muestran resultados preliminares, por lo que se hacen necesarias más investigaciones de mayor calidad metodológica, mayor tamaño muestral, con un proceso de control aleatorizado y protocolos que confirmen los resultados, al tiempo que analicen su impacto en las variables físicas y funcionales vinculadas a la patología parkinsoniana.(AU)


Introduction: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex neurodegenerative process that usually appears from the 6th decade of life and is characterized by the appearance of motor and non-motor symptoms that progress, generating functional disability and negatively impacting in quality of life. Recently, Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) has great positive impact on health domains: as a support in psychotherapy or as a treatment of cognitive-behavioral pathologies in neurological patients. Objective: To analyze the current published evidence in the fields of physical and functional PD rehabilitation in fully immersive environments. Materials and methods: A literature review, covering publications registered until December 2020 in Cinahl, Scopus, Web of Science, Sport-Discus, Dialnet and Pubmed (including Medline) was carried out. The descriptors used for the search were the terms: Parkinson disease, Virtual Reality and Exercise therapy. 140 publications were identified that addressed IVR with physical rehabilitation proposes in PD. Of these, 7 contribute useful information for pooled analysis. Results: The results support the application of IVR to improve physical and functional capacities in the population with PD. Its feasibility, usability and safety suggest potential benefits in the treatment of the prevalent symptoms of the parkinsonian patient. Conclusions: Research of high methodological quality is lacking, reflecting and early stage of preclinical development. Randomized control studies with larger sample size and IVR protocols that confirm the results, while analyzing their impact on the physical and functional variables related to PD are needed.(AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Virtual Reality , Biomedical Technology , Parkinson Disease/rehabilitation , Physical Therapy Modalities , Neurological Rehabilitation/methods , Neurology , Nervous System Diseases , Movement Disorders/rehabilitation
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Rev. hered. rehabil ; 3(1): 34-41, ene.-jun. 2020. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LIPECS, LILACS | ID: biblio-1116203

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Objetivo: caracterizar la demanda actual de Especialización en Terapia ocupacional (TO) en el Perú a través de las preferencias de los Terapeutas ocupacionales y las posibles áreas de interés. Material y Métodos: El estudio fue descriptivo transversal. Se aplicó una encuesta virtual a 177 Terapeutas ocupacionales del Perú, respondiendo un total de 11 preguntas y completando un consentimiento informado. Se utilizó el programa estadístico SPSS para el análisis de datos como herramienta estadística. Resultados: Los Terapeutas ocupacionales prefirieron las especialidades de Pediatría (22,2%) y Neurorrehabilitación (15,8%). La especialidad de salud mental y Rehabilitación de manos alcanzaron el 13,5%, mientras que Educación el 8,8%. La de menor preferencia fue geriatría alcanzando el 2,9%. Conclusiones: Las primeras especialidades de TO en ser creadas deberían ser Pediatría y neurorrehabilitación. Las temáticas en cada una de las especialidades merecen un análisis especifico. Sin embargo, es necesario aún crear un ámbito de debate puesto que las especialidades no deben enfocadas únicamente a aspectos biomédicos si no también a ámbitos sociales. (AU)


Objective: To characterize the current preference of Specialization in Occupational Therapy (OT) in Peru and the possible areas of interest. Material and Methods: The study was descriptive cross-sectional. An online survey was applied to 177 Occupational Therapists of Peru, responding a total of 11 questions and completing an informed consent. Descriptive and association statistics were used. Results: OT preferred the specialties of Paediatrics (22.2%) and Neurorehabilitation (15.8%). The specialty of mental health and hand rehabilitation reached 13.5%, while Education 8.8%. The least preferred was geriatrics. Conclusions: The first OT specialties to be created should be Paediatrics and neurorehabilitation. The themes in each of the specialties deserve specific analysis. However, it is still necessary to create an area for debate since specialties should not only focus on biomedical aspects but also on social areas.(AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Pediatrics , Specialization , Occupational Therapy , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Revista Areté ; 20(1): 1-8, 2020. graf, ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1354768

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El test del reloj es una evaluación utilizada para valorar diversas funciones cognitivas, entre ellas el lenguaje (la comprensión verbal), la atención, la memoria, la planificación, el razonamiento, la capacidad de inhibición y el análisis visoespacial en el espacio gráfico. En el presente estudio de tipo descriptivo y transversal, se utilizó esta prueba como una herramienta sencilla de screening en base a una selección de 100 pacientes adultos y se propone, a partir de los hallazgos obtenidos, una tabla de valoración con nuevos criterios de puntuación evaluando posteriormente, si existen variaciones en la interpretación subjetiva de la misma mediante la participación de otros inter-evaluadores (E1, E2, E3). Los resultados indican que los nuevos criterios de puntuación resultaron fáciles de aplicar e interpretar, no encontrándose diferentes estadísticamente relevantes entre todos los inter-evaluadores.


The quick test is an evaluation used to assess various cognitive functions, including language (verbal comprehension), attention, memory, planning, reasoning, the ability to inhibit, and visuospatial analysis in graphic space. In the present study, this test will be found as a simple detection tool based on a selection of 100 adult patients and, based on the obteined findings, a valuation table with new scoring criteria is proposed, subsequently evaluating whether there are variations in the subjective interpretation of it through the participation of other inter-evaluators (E1, E2, E3). The results indicated by the new scoring criteria were easy to apply and interpret, and no statistically relevant differences were found among all the inter-evaluators.


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Mass Screening , Neuropsychological Tests , Patients , Attention , Cognition , Comprehension , Memory
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Rev. ecuat. neurol ; 27(1): 72-79, sep.-dic. 2018. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1004012

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Resumen La musicoterapia neurológica (NMT) está siendo implementada en hospitales y centros de neurorrehabilitación alrededor del mundo gracias a la abundante evidencia neurocientífica y al creciente interés por los efectos de la música en el cerebro. Siendo reconocida y avalada por la World Federation for Neurorehabilitation, la musicoterapia neurológica es utilizada como intervención no-farmacológica y no-invasiva para tratar a pacientes con trastornos neurológicos que presentan disfunciones cognitivas, motoras, y/o del lenguaje. Este artículo busca dar a conocer a esta disciplina como un método efectivo y basado en evidencia para tratar los desórdenes neurológicos.


Abstract Neurologic music therapy (NMT) is being implemented in hospitals and neurorehabilitation facilities around the world, thanks to the abundant neuroscience research and to the growing interest in the effects of music on the brain. Recognized and endorsed by the World Federation for Neurorehabilitation, neurologic music therapy is utilized as a non-pharmacological, non-invasive intervention to treat patients with neurologic disease that present cognitive, motor, and/or language impairments. This article aspires to introduce this discipline as an effective, evidence-based method of treatment for neurologic disease.

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Rev. cub. inf. cienc. salud ; 29(2)abr.-jun. 2018.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1508128

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Desde los años 90 la realidad virtual se ha aplicado en el ámbito de la salud para tratar fobias y trastornos mentales. Actualmente se utiliza para la neurorrehabilitación, ya que es capaz de engañar al cerebro y extrapolar al usuario a un mundo virtual. Dado el interés creciente por la temática, este trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar la producción científica en la Web of Science y Scopus sobre la realidad virtual aplicada a la neurorrehabilitación durante los últimos 10 años. Para esto, se ha empleado una metodología propia de los estudios bibliométricos a partir del establecimiento de una serie de palabras clave comprobadas en bases de datos y utilizadas por distintos autores en sus publicaciones. Se analizaron 8 variables siguiendo la línea de estudios previos: número total de documentos, producción por años, tipología de los archivos, títulos de las fuentes, instituciones, países, autores y artículos más citados. Entre los resultados se destaca el creciente interés de la temática a partir del año 2013 y el auge de la producción en el año 2016, así como la implicación de las principales potencias mundiales en la investigación y publicación sobre la realidad virtual para la rehabilitación. El análisis de los metadatos muestra un panorama incipiente en las publicaciones sobre la realidad virtual en el ámbito de la salud, donde Estados Unidos se destaca como el país con mayor producción científica(AU)


Ever since the 1990s virtual reality has been applied in healthcare to treat phobias and mental disorders, and is currently used for neurorehabilitation, as it is able to deceive the brain and extrapolate the user to a virtual world. Given the growing interest in the topic, this study aims to analyze the high-impact scientific production about virtual reality applied to neurorehabilitation included in the Web of Science and Scopus in the last 10 years. To achieve this end, a bibliometric methodology was used based on a number of keywords checked in databases and used by different authors in their publications. Eight variables were analyzed, in line with previous studies: total number of documents, production per year, document type, source title, affiliation, countries, authors and most cited articles. Among the results is the growing interest in the topic as of the year 2013 and the boom in production in 2016, as well as the involvement of the main world powers in research and publication about the use of virtual reality for rehabilitation. Finally, analysis of the metadata shows an incipient panorama in publications about virtual reality in healthcare, with the United States as the country with the greatest scientific production(AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Phobic Disorders/therapy , Bibliometrics , Virtual Reality , Medicine in Literature , Mental Disorders/therapy
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Neurologia (Engl Ed) ; 33(5): 313-326, 2018 Jun.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26703120

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INTRODUCTION: Mobile health or mHealth, defined as the provision of health information or healthcare by means of mobile devices or tablets, is emerging as a major game-changer for patients, care providers, and investors. An app is a program with special characteristics installed on a small mobile device, either a tablet or smartphone, with which the user interacts via a touch-based interface. The purpose of the app is to facilitate completion of a certain task or assist with daily activities. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of published information on apps directed at the field of neurorehabilitation, in order to classify them and describe their main characteristics. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A systematic review was carried out by means of a literature search in biomedical databases and other information sources related to mobile applications. Apps were classified into five categories: health habits, information, assessment, treatment, and specific uses. CONCLUSIONS: There are numerous applications with potential for use in the field of neurorehabilitation, so it is important that developers and designers understand the needs of people with neurological disorders so that their products will be valid and effective in light of those needs. Similarly, professionals, patients, families, and caregivers should have clear criteria and indicators to help them select the best applications for their specific situations.


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Mobile Applications/statistics & numerical data , Neurological Rehabilitation/methods , Smartphone , Humans , Mobile Applications/trends , Telemedicine/methods
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