J Neuroeng Rehabil April 2021 PMID 33879182

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

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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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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.]

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

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