The inclusion criteria to participate in the study were: subjects over 18 with upper limb hemiparesis after stroke, unilateral paresis and cognitive ability to understand, accept and actively participate in the usability study.
However, it was considered that the results are also reliable with 9 patients, as was previously explained.
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Four patients were recruited from each stage.
They also agreed that they had participated voluntarily 6.
Telerehabilitation constitutes a major step forward in the use of intensive rehabilitation at home.