Comparing Outcomes for Normal Aging and Post Stroke Populations in Interactive Metronome Therapy / by Annie L. Slye.
| Author/creator | Slye, Annie L. |
| Other author | Trujillo, Leonard. |
| Other author | East Carolina University. Department of Occupational Therapy. |
| Format | Theses and dissertations |
| Publication Info | [Greenville, N.C.] : East Carolina University, 2010. |
| Description | 84 pages : digital, PDF file |
| Supplemental Content | Access via ScholarShip |
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| Summary | The purpose of this study was to compare post-stroke and normal aging populations' outcomes on the Interactive Metronome®; and functional motor measures after completion of Interactive Metronome®; protocols. Data from a previous study with healthy participants was compared with data gathered from post-stroke participants. Percentages of change from pre- to post-test measurement with the Long Form Assessment of the Interactive Metronome®; and the Nine Hole Peg Test were compared. Overall, both groups showed improvement on the outcomes, with the healthy participants averaging higher percentages of change. Data analysis did not find statistically significant differences between groups on any measure, indicating that the Interactive Metronome®; may equally be effective with a post-stroke population as with the healthy aging population. These results give preliminary evidence that the Interactive Metronome®; may be an effective tool in stroke rehabilitation, and add to the body of evidence that incorporating Interactive Metronome®; therapy into occupational therapy interventions can lead to successful outcomes. |
| General note | Presented to the faculty of the Department of Occupational Therapy. |
| General note | Advisor: Leonard Trujillo. |
| General note | Title from PDF t.p. (viewed February 11, 2011). |
| Dissertation note | M.S. East Carolina University 2010. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Technical details | System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |