Getting into a "Flow" state: a systematic review of flow experience in neurological diseases.

Beatrice Ottiger, Erwin Van Wegen, Katja Keller, Tobias Nef, Thomas Nyffeler, Gert Kwakkel, Tim Vanbellingen

April 2021 J Neuroeng Rehabil

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The overall tone shows strong interest, with posts emphasizing how flow states relate to engagement in therapy and activities like gaming or movement, exemplified by mentions of balancing challenge and skill, which ties directly to the review's focus. Words like 'awesome' and hashtags specific to neurorehabilitation highlight a positive, supportive attitude, even if detailed critique or deep analysis are minimal.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions express positive reactions, indicating recognition of the importance of flow in neurorehabilitation, though some are neutral or purely informational.

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Interest
 High level of interest

The posts show high interest, especially with frequent mentions of neurorehabilitation and specific neurological conditions, reflecting curiosity about applying flow concepts.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

There’s moderate engagement, with some posts referencing specific systems or methods (like the importance of balancing difficulty), but few delve deeply into the research details.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The discussions suggest the article raises awareness about flow’s potential in neurorehabilitation, though the overall influence on practice remains implied rather than explicit.

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Twitter

14 Posts

TikTok

20 Posts

News

2 Articles

Metrics

Video Views

1,466

Total Likes

35

Extended Reach

30,504

Social Features

38

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The systematic review examined how flow experiences, a state of deep involvement and enjoyment during activities, are measured in individuals with neurological diseases like stroke, MS, TBI, and Parkinson's, especially when using tools like games or therapy exercises.
  • It found that only ten peer-reviewed studies explored flow in neurorehabilitation, mostly focusing on serious games for stroke, MS, or TBI patients, with six different questionnaires used, but none of these tools had validated psychometric data specifically for neurologically impaired populations.
  • The review highlights a gap in reliable measurement tools for flow in neurorehabilitation, suggesting that understanding and assessing flow could improve motivation and outcomes in rehabilitation activities, but current data and questionnaires need further validation.]