Use of remote functional assessment tools to enhance rehabilitation research and practice

This research project studies the use of videoconferencing technology to assess functional status from outside the clinic. The technologies under use meet the H.320 and H.324 videoconferencing standards. The Wolf Motor Function Test, Arm Motor Ability Test, Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test, Barthel Test, Fugl-Meyer Assessment and Motor Activity Log are the measures under investigation. For each of these assessment instruments, the aim is to both evaluate whether remote evaluation is as effective as face to face, and to disseminate recommendations regarding specific protocols.