Outcome Measures with COPM of Children using a Wilmington Robotic Exoskeleton
Background: The Wilmington Robotic Exoskeleton (WREX) is a body-powered, four degrees of freedom orthosis that allows gravity-minimized movement of the arm at the shoulder and elbow. We sought to measure patient satisfaction and performance with use of the WREX during activities of daily living, p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Western Michigan University
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Open Journal of Occupational Therapy |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1262 |
| Summary: | Background: The Wilmington Robotic Exoskeleton (WREX) is a body-powered, four degrees of freedom
orthosis that allows gravity-minimized movement of the arm at the shoulder and elbow. We sought to measure
patient satisfaction and performance with use of the WREX during activities of daily living, play, and at
school.
Method: Twenty-five families completed a phone interview based on the Canadian Occupational
Performance Measure (COPM). These families all had a child, aged 2 to 21years, who had a neuromuscular
disorder and who had used the WREX for at least eight months. The parents rated their child’s performance of
and satisfaction with important activities both with and without the WREX. The scores were assessed for
change between the two conditions.
Results: Twenty-four out of the 25 parents reported that their child had greater levels of performance and
satisfaction when they were wearing the WREX. The mean change in performance score was 3.61 points, and
the mean change in satisfaction score was 4.44 points.
Conclusion: Families who have a child diagnosed with a neuromuscular disorder and who uses the WREX
perceived improved performance and satisfaction with the WREX during self-chosen meaningful activities. |
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| ISSN: | 2168-6408 2168-6408 |