Introducing robotic upper limb training into routine clinical practice for stroke survivors: Perceptions of occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

Journal: Australian occupational therapy journal
PMID: 31292975

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Robot-assisted therapy for the upper limb (RT-UL) is an emerging form of intervention for stroke survivors with upper limb deficits. However, there is limited knowledge regarding therapists' perceptions of RT-UL and the factors influencing the implementation of RT-UL into the clinical setting. This is important when considering that therapists in Australia are primarily responsible for the prescription of RT-UL in daily practice. This study aimed to explore occupational therapists' and physiotherapists' perceptions of RT-UL and the perceived barriers and enablers influencing implementation.

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  • Nicholas Flynn
    School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
  • Suzanne Kuys
    School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
  • Elspeth Froude
    School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
  • Deirdre Cooke
    School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

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