An EEG Tool for Monitoring Patient Engagement during Stroke Rehabilitation: A Feasibility Study

Figure 1

Algorithm for use of the BEI during treatment sessions. If the BEI level was stable, the current exercise continued. When BEI level dropped consistently below average for at least 30 seconds, the patient was first encouraged to concentrate on the exercise, and if this did not help, the therapist evaluated the exercise level. If it was too easy, the therapist intensified the exercise. If it was too difficult, the therapist reduced the intensity of the exercise. If this did not improve the BEI, the therapist suggested rest or used supportive and passive exercises for a few minutes. that both BEI level and functional level are evaluated relatively for each patient.