Abstract:ObjectiveIt was the aim to assess feasibility, safety and potential efficacy of a new intensive, focused arm-hand BOOST program and to investigate whether there is a difference between early versus late delivery of the program in the sub-acute phase post stroke.MethodsIn this pilot RCT, patients with stroke were randomized to the immediate group (IG): 4 weeks (4w) BOOST +4w CONTROL or the delayed group (DG): 4w CONTROL +4w BOOST, on top of their usual inpatient care program. The focused arm-hand BOOST program … Show more
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