Publications by authors named "Meghan E Gatward"
Homebound older adults are at greater risk for functional impairments, social isolation, and loss of independence. Adequate hand function is needed to perform many daily activities, yet is understudied, particularly in the homebound population. The purpose of this study was to pilot test an intergenerational program in which pre-health college students were trained to deliver hand exercises to homebound older adults receiving Meals on Wheels (MOW) services.
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- Neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP) causes arm weakness, but current assessments may not accurately represent everyday arm movements.
- The study aimed to see if body-worn accelerometers could effectively measure arm movements in children with NBPP compared to traditional clinical assessments.
- Results showed that children with NBPP had significantly reduced arm movement compared to controls, and accelerometer data correlated well with clinical shoulder and elbow function assessments.*