Publications by authors named "N Duclos"
Background: Virtual technologies (VR) could respond to several challenges in Unilateral Spatial Neglect (USN) assessment, particularly the lack of sensitivity and ecological validity of traditional paper-and-pencil tests. A scoping review was conducted to explore current trends in this area.
Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, IEEE, ACM, and the Cochrane Library were systematically searched for VR USN assessment.
Article Synopsis
- This study explores the effects of neck muscle vibration (NMV) on visual exploration in post-stroke patients with unilateral spatial neglect (USN), revealing inconsistencies in previous research findings due to diverse methodologies and outcome measures.
- A total of 25 publications from 1988 to 2023 were analyzed, involving 512 participants, with a significant number (22.3%) having USN, and highlighting common practices in NMV application and testing.
- The research indicates that while NMV frequency was consistent, the variety in application methods, tasks performed, and outcome measures indicates a need for standardized approaches in future studies.
Article Synopsis
- * It found that 59% of the sessions complied with MVPA guidelines, with an average MVPA time of 25 minutes, and only the Mini-Mental Scale Examination showed a significant relationship with MVPA time.
- * The research highlights the potential of outpatient physiotherapy to meet MVPA guidelines and calls for further studies to enhance MVPA integration into rehabilitation practices.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare how much time stroke patients spend on different intensities of physical activity, using a motion sensor and a heart rate monitor during rehabilitation sessions.
- The research involved 99 stroke patients from 29 clinics who wore both devices while participating in rehabilitation, and the results showed significant differences in activity estimates.
- The motion sensor indicated more time spent sedentary and less time in moderate and vigorous activities compared to the heart rate monitor, suggesting that each device measures physical activity intensity differently.
Article Synopsis
- Stroke survivors often struggle with physical inactivity, and there's limited evidence on how effective active physiotherapy is at improving their activity levels.
- A systematic review of 25 randomized controlled trials found that active physiotherapy has a small but significant positive effect on physical activity levels, especially when measured objectively.
- The overall evidence quality is low, indicating that while active physiotherapy may help, more research is needed for conclusive results.