Effects of Robot-Assisted Therapy for Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews.

Journal: Stroke
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Robotic rehabilitation, which provides a high-intensity, high-frequency therapy to improve neuroplasticity, is gaining traction. However, its effectiveness for upper extremity stroke rehabilitation remains uncertain. This study comprehensively reviewed meta-analyses on the effectiveness of upper extremity robot-assisted therapy in patients with stroke.

Authors

  • Jong Mi Park
    Department and Research Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.M.P., H.J.P., S.Y.Y., Y.W.K., S.C.L.).
  • Hee Jae Park
    Department and Research Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.M.P., H.J.P., S.Y.Y., Y.W.K., S.C.L.).
  • Seo Yeon Yoon
    Department and Research Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.M.P., H.J.P., S.Y.Y., Y.W.K., S.C.L.).
  • Yong Wook Kim
    Department and Research Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.M.P., H.J.P., S.Y.Y., Y.W.K., S.C.L.).
  • Jae Il Shin
    Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Sang Chul Lee
    2 Division of Plant Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea.