{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Validation of the Kinematic Assessment Protocol Used in the Technology-Supported Neurorehabilitation System, Rehabilitation Technologies for Hand and Arm (R3THA™), in Children and Teenagers with Cerebral Palsy.
{Author}: Qiu Q;Mont AJ;Gross A;Fluet G;Adamovich S;Eriksson M;
{Journal}: Sensors (Basel)
{Volume}: 24
{Issue}: 15
{Year}: 2024 Aug 2
{Factor}: 3.847
{DOI}: 10.3390/s24155013
{Abstract}: This study evaluates the R3THA™ assessment protocol (R3THA-AP™), a technology-supported testing module for personalized rehabilitation in children with cerebral palsy (CP). It focuses on the reliability and validity of the R3THA-AP in assessing hand and arm function, by comparing kinematic assessments with standard clinical assessments. Conducted during a 4-week summer camp, the study assessed the functional and impairment levels of children with CP aged 3-18. The findings suggest that R3THA is more reliable for children aged 8 and older, indicating that age significantly influences the protocol's effectiveness. The results also showed that the R3THA-AP's kinematic measurements of hand and wrist movements are positively correlated with the Box and Blocks Test Index (BBTI), reflecting hand function and dexterity. Additionally, the R3THA-AP's accuracy metrics for hand and wrist activities align with the Melbourne Assessment 2's Range of Motion (MA2-ROM) scores, suggesting a meaningful relationship between R3THA-AP data and clinical assessments of motor skills. However, no significant correlations were observed between the R3THA-AP and MA2's accuracy and dexterity measurements, indicating areas for further research. These findings validate the R3THA-AP's utility in assessing motor abilities in CP patients, supporting its integration into clinical practice.