Innovative Approaches to Hand Rehabilitation: A Comparative Study of Traditional and Customized Peg Boards with Wrist Support
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION- Individuals with wrist and hand dysfunction often face challenges in performing daily tasks that require fine motor skills. Traditional rehabilitation tools, such as peg boards, have been widely used, but the need for personalized and supportive interventions persists. In response to this, a novel workstation incorporating an adjustable peg board with wrist support has been designed. This workstation aims to provide a more tailored and supportive environment for rehabilitation, addressing the specific needs of individuals with wrist and hand dysfunction.
AIMS -The primary objective of this study is to assess the impact of the newly designed workstation on user satisfaction in comparison to the traditional peg board. The aims include:
- To design an adjustable peg board workstation with wrist support.
- To compare user satisfaction levels between the newly designed workstation and the traditional peg board.
METHOD- The workstation was designed & prototype was developed. 12 stroke subjects were recruited based on selection criteria. All subjects were trained to use workstation for 3 days and then ask to rate Quebec user satisfaction with assistive device 2.0. Same subjects were asked to use traditional peg board for 3 days then ask to rate Quebec user satisfaction with assistive device 2.0.
RESULTS- Mean score for 8 components involving design was analyzed for both workstation & traditional peg board & then between group comparison was done for all 8 components using Mann Whitney U test. For all components except adjustment & simplicity to use users were more stratified with workstation then traditional peg board.
CONCLUSION- Workstations offer superior support for gripping activities in stroke rehabilitation compared to traditional peg boards. With features like adjustable heights and wrist support, they cater to patients' unique needs, enhancing independence and rehabilitation outcomes.