Examinando por Autor "Obeso-Benítez, Paula"

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How Do Motor and Sensory Function Correlate with Daily Performance Recovery after Post-Stroke Robotic Intervention? A Secondary Analysis of a Non-Randomized Controlled Trial
(MDPI, 2023-03-10) Rodríguez-Pérez, Mª Pilar; Sánchez-Herrera-Baeza, Patricia; Montes-Montes, Rebeca; Cano-de-la-Cuerda, Roberto; Martínez-Piédrola, Rosa Mª; Serrada-Tejeda, Sergio; Obeso-Benítez, Paula; Pérez-de-Heredia-Torres, Marta
New technologies have been developed to complement conventional interventions to better target the specific needs of people with stroke, and they have been shown to improve both function and performance. However, it is unknown whether the baseline levels of sensorimotor function and performance interrelate with the improvement in upper limb and daily performance. Thus, the aim of this study was to examine the relationship between baseline levels of sensorimotor function and daily performance and its impact on post-intervention improvement in people with stroke following a robotic intervention. A single-blind, non-randomized, controlled clinical trial was conducted. Participants in the experimental group (n = 9) received a robotic intervention in addition to conventional treatment. Sensorimotor function was measured with Semmes-Weinstein Monofilaments® and the Fugl-Meyer Assessment Upper Extremity Scale. Upper limb and daily performance were measured with the MAL and SIS-16 scales. The multivariate regression models showed that baseline levels of upper limb performance and motor function predicted >95% of the variance in upper limb performance (p < 0.001), while pre-intervention levels of daily performance explained >75% of the post-intervention variance (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that basal upper limb motor function is associated with improved performance following a combined intervention of conventional treatment and robotic intervention
Protocol for the Development of Automatic Multisensory Systems to Analyze Human Activity for Functional Evaluation: Application to the EYEFUL System
(MDPI, 2024-04-18) Obeso-Benítez, Paula; Pérez-de-Heredia-Torres, Marta; Huertas-Hoyas, Elisabet; Sánchez-Herrera-Baeza, Patricia; Máximo-Bocanegra, Nuria; Serrada-Tejeda, Sergio; Marron-Romera, Marta; Macias-Guarasa, Javier; Losada-Gutierrez, Cristina; Palazuelos-Cagigas, Sira E.; Martin-Sanchez, Jose L.; Martínez-Piédrola, Rosa
The EYEFUL system represents a pioneering initiative designed to leverage multisensory systems for the automatic evaluation of functional ability and determination of dependency status in people performing activities of daily living. This interdisciplinary effort, bridging the gap between engineering and health sciences, aims to overcome the limitations of current evaluation tools, which often lack objectivity and fail to capture the full range of functional capacity. Until now, it has been derived from subjective reports and observational methods. By integrating wearable sensors and environmental technologies, EYEFUL offers an innovative approach to quantitatively assess an individual’s ability to perform activities of daily living, providing a more accurate and unbiased evaluation of functionality and personal independence. This paper describes the protocol planned for the development of the EYEFUL system, from the initial design of the methodology to the deployment of multisensory systems and the subsequent clinical validation process. The implications of this research are far-reaching, offering the potential to improve clinical evaluations of functional ability and ultimately improve the quality of life of people with varying levels of dependency. With its emphasis on technological innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, the EYEFUL system sets a new standard for objective evaluation, highlighting the critical role of advanced screening technologies in addressing the challenges of modern healthcare. We expect that the publication of the protocol will help similar initiatives by providing a structured approach and rigorous validation process.
Spanish Cultural Adaptation and Inter-Rater Reliability of the Revised Knox Preschool Play Scale
(MDPI, 2023-05-29) Serrada-Tejeda, Sergio; Pérez-de-Heredia-Torres, Marta; Knox, Susan H.; Sánchez-Herrera-Baeza, Patricia; Martínez-Piédrola, Rosa M; Obeso-Benítez, Paula; Santos-del-Riego, Sergio E.
Background: The Revised Knox Preschool Play Scale (RKPPS) is a comprehensive assessment test that observes the level of play development; however, there is no culturally adapted version available with stable psychometric values that would allow its widespread use and provide objective information during clinical evaluations. Methods: Cross-cultural adaptation included direct and retrospective translations, along with cognitive interviews with pediatric occupational therapists to analyze the comprehensibility of the translation. In addition, a final phase of linguistic revision was carried out to determine the grammatical and semantic fit of the adapted version. Finally, inter-rater reliability was analyzed in a sample of typically developing children aged four to six years old. Results: The processes of translation and back-translation, cognitive interview, and linguistic review determined an adequate grammatical and semantic equivalence to the Spanish cultural context. Almost perfect agreement, with values between 0.82 and 0.94, was obtained for items and play dimensions, indicating that the precision of the measurements between both evaluators was excellent. Conclusions: The cross-culturally adapted version of the RKPPS meets the necessary adjustments for the sociocultural context and can be used in the clinical practice of occupational therapy.
Use of Wearables in Frail Institutionalized Older Adults While Ambulating in Different Environments
(MDPI, 2024-06-13) Obeso-Benítez, Paula; Martínez-Piédrola, Rosa M.; Serrada-Tejeda, Sergio; Hernández-Hernández, Lucia; García-González, Oscar; Sánchez-Herrera-Baeza, Patricia; Pérez-de-Heredia-Torres, Marta
La prolongación de la esperanza de vida suele conllevar el deterioro de la salud, la reducción de la actividad física y dependencia, especialmente en ancianos institucionalizados. La fragilidad, la obesidad, la funcionalidad limitada y el deterioro cognitivo son frecuentes. Los programas de actividad física para este grupo demográfico pueden aumentar el gasto energético semanal y mejorar la fragilidad. Comprender las diferencias entre caminar en interiores y al aire libre es crucial para adaptar los programas. El objetivo de este estudio era comparar el tiempo, el gasto energético y el esfuerzo percibido en ancianos institucionalizados que caminaban en espacios cerrados y al aire libre. También se estudió cómo el índice de masa corporal y los niveles cognitivos afectaban a estos factores. Empleando un enfoque observacional descriptivo transversal, el estudio recopiló datos sobre altura, peso, acelerómetros, la escala de Borg modificada, la prueba Timed Up and Go y el miniexamen cognitivo Lobo de una muestra de 30 adultos mayores institucionalizados. Caminar al aire libre conlleva tiempos de marcha más cortos, un mayor gasto energético y un mayor esfuerzo percibido. Las personas con sobrepeso gastan más energía ambos contextos, mientras que el deterioro cognitivo no influye significativamente en las preferencias a la hora de caminar. El estudio concluye que caminar en interiores es preferible para los ancianos frágiles debido al menor esfuerzo percibido, pero se recomienda caminar al aire libre para los individuos con sobrepeso. El estado cognitivo no influye en la elección del entorno para caminar.