Robot-assisted therapy for upper-limb rehabilitation in subacute stroke patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: Brain and behavior
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Stroke survivors often experience upper-limb motor deficits and achieve limited motor recovery within six months after the onset of stroke. We aimed to systematically review the effects of robot-assisted therapy (RT) in comparison to usual care on the functional and health outcomes of subacute stroke survivors.

Authors

  • Wai-Tong Chien
    The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kond, New Territories, Hong Kong.
  • Yuen-Yu Chong
    The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kond, New Territories, Hong Kong.
  • Man-Kei Tse
    The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kond, New Territories, Hong Kong.
  • Cheuk-Woon Chien
    University of Bradford, Bradford, UK.
  • Ho-Yu Cheng
    The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kond, New Territories, Hong Kong.