Development of therapy aids with electromyography technology for post-stroke patients

Savitri Citra Budi; Budi Sumanto; Lilik Dwi Setyana; Prima Asmara Sejati; Siti Alimah

doi:10.51559/ptji.v6i2.319

Savitri Citra Budi Department of Health Services and Information, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
Budi Sumanto Department of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
Lilik Dwi Setyana Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
Prima Asmara Sejati Department of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia ; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Division of Fundamental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University, Japan
Siti Alimah Physiotherapy Academy "YAB" Yogyakarta, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.51559/ptji.v6i2.319

Keywords: electromyography technology, hand therapy, motor functions, post-stroke, rehabilitation

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of stroke in Indonesia has been increasing and has had a significant impact on individuals, families, and society. There is a pressing need for innovative assistive devices that support independent therapy and enhance patient motivation to improve post-stroke productivity. This study aimed to design and develop a post-stroke rehabilitation assistive device utilizing electromyography (EMG) technology.

Methods: This study employed a research and development (R&D) design. Data were collected through documentation studies, interviews with physiotherapists, observations, and focus group discussions (FGDs). A documentation study was conducted using the medical records of stroke patients. Interviews were conducted with physiotherapists, and observations were carried out to understand patients’ therapeutic activities.

Results: This study provided alternative therapy by developing post-stroke rehabilitation aids with EMG technology. Based on the documentation study, 88% of patients experienced ischemic stroke with a good level of consciousness (E4V5M6), indicated by the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 15.

Conclusion: This phenomenon supported the development of electrical therapy innovations to accelerate stroke recovery. This study successfully designed a hand therapy device using EMG technology to improve patients’ motor function, particularly among those with E4V5M6 levels of consciousness and limited motor skills.

Author Biographies

Savitri Citra Budi, Department of Health Services and Information, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

Department of Health Services and Information, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

Budi Sumanto, Department of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

Department of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

Lilik Dwi Setyana, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

Prima Asmara Sejati, Department of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia ; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Division of Fundamental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University, Japan

Department of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia ;

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Division of Fundamental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University, Japan

Siti Alimah, Physiotherapy Academy "YAB" Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Physiotherapy Academy "YAB" Yogyakarta, Indonesia