Modification of the toronto rehabilitation institute-hand function test for integration into robot-assisted therapy: technical validation and usability.

Journal: Biomedical engineering online
PMID: 40336111

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Effective rehabilitation of the upper extremity function is vital for individuals recovering from stroke or cervical spinal cord injury, as it can enable them to regain independence in daily tasks. While robotic therapy provides precise and consistent motor training, it often lacks the integration of real-world objects that stimulate sensorimotor experiences. The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute-Hand Function Test (TRI-HFT) utilizes 19 everyday items to assess hand function. This study aims to modify the 3D-printed TRI-HFT objects to ensure their compatibility with robotic manipulation, thereby enhancing the functional relevance of robot-assisted rehabilitation, and to evaluate the usability of the new robotic system to ensure its safety and technical performance.

Authors

  • Aisha Raji
    KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, 550 University Ave., Toronto, M5G 2A2, ON, Canada. aisha.raji@mail.utoronto.ca.
  • Stephanie DiNunzio
    KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, 550 University Ave, Toronto, M5G 2A2, ON, Canada.
  • Andrew Whitmell
    KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, 550 University Ave, Toronto, M5G 2A2, ON, Canada.
  • Cesar Marquez-Chin
    KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, 550 University Ave., Toronto, M5G 2A2, ON, Canada.
  • Milos R Popovic

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