Serious Games-based System to Train Weight Shifting and Balance after Stroke at Home - Description of a Pilot Study and Preliminary Experience

Abstract

Serious games specifically designed for rehabilitation have the potential to improve motor deficits and can be used to enhance functional recovery after stroke. Serious games provide a repetitive and structured gamebased training while monitoring user performance and progress. In this paper, we present a description of an ongoing pilot study of a serious games-based system to train posture, balance and weight shifting after stroke at home. We also present a preliminary description of three patients enrolled in the pilot study that are successfully accomplishing an in-home training program showing good adherence, acceptance and satisfaction with the technology.