Efficacy of strategy training in left hemisphere stroke patients with apraxia: A randomised clinical trial
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The objective of the present study was to determine in a controlled study the efficacy of strategy training in left hemisphere stroke patients with apraxia. A total of 113 left hemisphere stroke patients with apraxia were randomly assigned to two treatment groups; (1) strategy training integrated into usual occupational therapy and (2) usual occupational therapy only. Assessments took place at baseline, after an 8 week treatment period and 5 months after baseline (followup). Patients were assessed on apraxia, motor functioning and activities of daily living (ADL). The primary outcome measure was a standardised ADL observation by a blinded research assistant. Additional ADL measures were used as secondary outcome measures (Barthel ADL index, ADL judgement by occupational therapist and by patient). After 8 weeks of treatment, patients who received
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