Upper Limb Apraxia Is Related to Role Participation Among Patients With Mild to Moderate Stroke

ULA is related to role participation after mild to moderate stroke. These findings serve as the foundation for designing and developing novel clinical interventions in occupational therapy. Plain-Language Summary: After a stroke, patients often experience difficulties participating in roles that provide a sense of purpose in daily activities. This decrease in participation is partly because of cognitive factors. Upper limb apraxia (ULA) is a cognitive sequela of stroke that hinders the ability to perform deliberate and essential movements. ULA can affect daily life by posing challenges in the execution of daily tasks and activities, which can affect a person's independence, participation, and community reintegration. Because ULA is a cognitive dysfunction that affects intentional movements, this study investigated the potential relationship between ULA and role participation. Based on the evaluation of 153 patients with mild to moderate poststroke, the results revealed that ULA is associated with role participation after a stroke. These findings serve as the foundation for occupational therapists to design and develop novel clinical interventions.