The first step in using a robot in brain injury rehabilitation: patients' and health-care professionals' perspective.

Journal: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
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Abstract

PURPOSE: To evaluate the usability of a mobile telepresence robot (MTR) in a hospital training apartment (HTA). The MTR was manoeuvred remotely and was used for communication when assessing independent living skills, and for security monitoring of cognitively impaired patients.

Authors

  • Inga-Lill Boman
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and.
  • Aniko Bartfai