The effects of functional action-observation training on gait function in patients with post-stroke hemiparesis: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Functional action observation (FAO) is likely to activate the corticospinal tract and is likely to increase the potential ability of a functional task.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of FAO training on gait ability in patients with post-stroke hemiparesis.

Methods: Thirty-five patients with hemiparesis caused by stroke participated in this study.

The effects of upper extremity task training with symmetric abdominal muscle contraction on trunk stability and balance in chronic stroke patients.

[Purpose] The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of upper extremity task training employing the bracing method on the trunk control and balance of stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects were 46 stroke patients whose strokes had occurred six months or more prior to the study. The subjects were divided into two groups.

The Educational and Supportive Mobile Application for Caregivers of Dementia People.

This paper presents a healthcare mobile app for caregivers of dementia patients. The app had been implemented to run on wearable and mobile devices, and it helps caregivers to take dementia test, review dementia test history, and search location of public health centers in the vicinity. The collective purpose of these features is to provide meaningful healthcare services to elderly at risk of dementia.