Influence of training protocols on text input speed on a computer in individuals with cervical spinal cord injury: a randomised controlled trial

Study design Randomised controlled trial. Objectives To evaluate the impact of two different word prediction software (WPS) training protocols on text input speed (TIS) in people with tetraplegia and to determine which was the most effective. Setting Rehabilitation department, Garches, France. Metho...

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Published in:Spinal cord 2019-08, Vol.57 (8), p.636-643
Main Authors: Pouplin, Samuel, Bensmail, Djamel, Vaugier, Isabelle, Gelineau, Axelle, Pottier, Sandra, Roche, Nicolas
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adult
Anatomy
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Cervical Cord - injuries
Communication Aids for Disabled
Computer programs
Confidence intervals
Copying
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Human Physiology
Humans
Male
Microcomputers
Middle Aged
Neurochemistry
Neuropsychology
Neurosciences
Occupational Therapy - methods
Protocol (computers)
Quadriplegia - etiology
Quadriplegia - physiopathology
Quadriplegia - rehabilitation
Randomization
Rehabilitation
Software
Spinal cord injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries - complications
Spinal Cord Injuries - physiopathology
Spinal Cord Injuries - rehabilitation
Training
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Summary:Study design Randomised controlled trial. Objectives To evaluate the impact of two different word prediction software (WPS) training protocols on text input speed (TIS) in people with tetraplegia and to determine which was the most effective. Setting Rehabilitation department, Garches, France. Methods Participants with neurological levels between C6 and C8 were allocated to one of three different groups. The REHAB group underwent training with an occupational therapist. The SELF group carried out a standardised home self-training with a written training guide. The CONTROL group had no training. Participants were assessed at day 15 (D15) and day 30 (D30). The primary outcome was a copying task with and without WPS (WITH and WITHOUT). Results Forty-two participants (mean age ± SD of 39.8 ± 12) were included and 38 completed the study. At D30, the mean (95% confidence interval) difference in TIS between the CONTROL and SELF groups was 3.8 [−1.7 to 9.4] characters per minute (cpm) ( p  = 0.23), between the REHAB and SELF groups was 12.9 [7.4 to 18.4] cpm ( p  
ISSN:1362-4393
1476-5624
DOI:10.1038/s41393-019-0265-5