Table 2.
Therapist evaluation scores (1=least desirable outcome and 5=most desirable outcome) for the BrightArm Compact system at the completion of the experimental training (session 12)a.
| Items | Scores | Question average score (SD)b | ||
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Therapist 1c | Therapist 2d |
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| 1. It was easy to learn how to use this system | 4 | 4 | 4.0 (0.00) | |
| 2. It was easy to show the patient how to use the system | 4 | 2 | 3.0 (1.41) | |
| 3. It was easy to set up and run the session | 4 | 2 | 3.0 (1.41) | |
| 4. It was easy to manually enter notes during the session | 3 | 4 | 3.5 (0.71) | |
| 5. It was easy to put the controller on and take it off | 4 | 4 | 4.0 (0.00) | |
| 6. The controller provided good grasp training | 5 | 5 | 5.0 (0.00) | |
| 7. The controller provided good finger-extension training | 4 | 5 | 4.5 (0.71) | |
| 8. Patients did not appear to experience discomfort during exercises | 4 | 5 | 4.5 (0.71) | |
| 9. The system reduced amount of OTe assistance needed | 4 | 3 | 3.5 (0.71) | |
| 10. There were few technical problems using the system | 4 | 2 | 3.0 (1.41) | |
| 11. The length of exercise was appropriate for the patient | 4 | 4 | 4.0 (0.00) | |
| 12. The session reports provided useful information | 4 | 4 | 4.0 (0.00) | |
| 13. The intensity of training was appropriate | 5 | 3 | 4.0 (1.41) | |
| 14. Overall, I am satisfied with this system | 5 | 4 | 4.5 (0.71) | |
aReprinted by permission of Bright Cloud International.
bTherapist’s average score for all questions is 3.89 (SD 0.62).
cTherapist 1 average score for all questions is 4.1 (SD 0.53).
dTherapist 2 average score for all questions is 3.6 (SD 1.08).
eOT: occupational therapist.