Cerebrovascular diseases like stroke, predominantly affect older adults, and “return to work” (RTW) has rarely been studied as a rehabilitation outcome. Existing data on RTW post-stroke show wide variability, with rates ranging from 11–85%. Lack of work reintegration is linked to increased cardiac issues, depression, mortality, social isolation, and poor adaptive skills. This study evaluated the impact of technology-based rehabilitation using optic (SonicHand) and wearable (Riablo™) systems, which provide auditory and visual biofeedback, on RTW outcomes for stroke patients. Although no significant differences were found in RTW rates between technological and conventional rehabilitation, the former had a higher odds ratio (OR = 9 vs. 6). Assistive devices were more commonly used among non-RTW patients. Additionally, patients who returned to their pre-stroke employment conditions reported better quality of life.
Ghoshchi, S.G., De Angelis, S., Morone, G., Panigazzi, M., Persechino, B., Tramontano, M., et al. (2025). Efficacy of Technologically Assisted Neurorehabilitation on Return to Work and Quality of Life Post-stroke in Italy [10.1007/978-3-031-77588-8_54].
Efficacy of Technologically Assisted Neurorehabilitation on Return to Work and Quality of Life Post-stroke in Italy
Tramontano M.Investigation
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2025
Abstract
Cerebrovascular diseases like stroke, predominantly affect older adults, and “return to work” (RTW) has rarely been studied as a rehabilitation outcome. Existing data on RTW post-stroke show wide variability, with rates ranging from 11–85%. Lack of work reintegration is linked to increased cardiac issues, depression, mortality, social isolation, and poor adaptive skills. This study evaluated the impact of technology-based rehabilitation using optic (SonicHand) and wearable (Riablo™) systems, which provide auditory and visual biofeedback, on RTW outcomes for stroke patients. Although no significant differences were found in RTW rates between technological and conventional rehabilitation, the former had a higher odds ratio (OR = 9 vs. 6). Assistive devices were more commonly used among non-RTW patients. Additionally, patients who returned to their pre-stroke employment conditions reported better quality of life.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
