The Effectiveness of Tele-Rehabilitation in Improving Motor Function in Stroke Patients: A Comparative Study

Thesis Abstract

Abstract
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide, often resulting in impaired motor function and decreased quality of life for affected individuals. Tele-rehabilitation has emerged as a promising approach to delivering rehabilitation services to stroke patients, offering the potential to improve access to care and enhance outcomes. This comparative study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of tele-rehabilitation in improving motor function in stroke patients, comparing it to traditional in-person rehabilitation methods. The study employed a quantitative research design, involving a sample of stroke patients receiving either tele-rehabilitation or in-person rehabilitation. Motor function was assessed using standardized outcome measures before and after the intervention period. The results were analyzed using statistical methods to compare the effectiveness of tele-rehabilitation versus in-person rehabilitation in improving motor function outcomes. The findings of the study revealed that tele-rehabilitation was equally effective as in-person rehabilitation in improving motor function in stroke patients. Both groups showed significant improvements in motor function scores post-intervention, with no significant differences between the two groups. This suggests that tele-rehabilitation can be a viable alternative to traditional in-person rehabilitation for stroke patients, offering similar benefits in terms of motor function improvement. The study also explored the factors influencing the effectiveness of tele-rehabilitation, including patient adherence, therapist guidance, technology usability, and program duration. These factors were found to play a significant role in determining the success of tele-rehabilitation interventions for stroke patients. Overall, this comparative study provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of tele-rehabilitation in improving motor function in stroke patients. The findings support the integration of tele-rehabilitation into clinical practice as a viable and effective approach to delivering rehabilitation services to stroke patients, particularly in situations where in-person services are limited or inaccessible. Keywords Stroke, Tele-rehabilitation, Motor function, Comparative study, Rehabilitation outcomes, Patient adherence, Therapist guidance, Technology usability.