Task-Oriented Rehab With SaeboFlex: Impact on Independence, Visual Motor Skills, and Depression in Stroke Patients

Objective: The SaeboFlex orthosis is designed to assist individuals with upper extremity weakness in performing repetitive tasks. This study is planned to evaluate its effectiveness in improving upper extremity functions in stroke patients. Methods: A randomized controlled study is planned to be conducted with 30 stroke patients, who will be divided into a control group (15 patients) and an intervention group (15 patients). The intervention group will receive task-oriented training with the SaeboFlex splint for 12 weeks, twice a week for 45 minutes, in addition to regular rehabilitation. The control group will continue with standard rehabilitation. Planned outcome measures include the Brunnstrom Stages, Stroke Impact Scale, Fugl-Meyer Assessment, Action Research Arm Test, joint range of motion, and Beck Depression Inventory. Non-parametric tests will be used for statistical analysis.