MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a connectivity standard that musicians use to hook together musical instruments (such as keyboards and synthesizers) and computer equipment. By applying MIDI-technology the experience induced by different types of software can create an inner motivation for stroke patients to go on the successful healing process.
The aim of writing the review is to determine the relevance and importance of applying MIDI applications in treatment of stroke patients. The research questions were: 1. What kind of interventions can be accomplished by using MIDI applications in treatment of strokes patients? 2. What are the outcome and result of applying MIDI instruments during the treatment of stroke patients? 3. What type of MIDI applications proved to be effective in the treatment of stroke patients?
Three databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) were systematically searched for relevant data. The papers were selected by focusing on key words: midi, musical instrument digital interface, stroke, cerebral accident, seizure.
Finally ten articles were selected and represented by focusing mainly on the type of intervention, treatment duration, outcomes and instruments used with a total of N = 219 treatment and N = 147 control patients.
The conclusion is that the range of possible improvements provided by proper application of MIDI instruments is rather wide: from hand rehabilitation through limb and gait movement optimization till improving overall quality of life of patients. MIDI technology can be suggested because of two main reasons: 1. adjustability and flexibility of instruments, 2. it can improve the motivation of patients by gamifying the treatments. Further research is needed to discover more possibilities by applying the opportunities offered by the wide range of MIDI applications. The suggested name for such intervention is Midicine.
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