Users with spinal cord injury experience of robotic Locomotor exoskeletons: a qualitative study of the benefits, limitations, and recommendations.

Journal: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
Published Date: Sep 11, 2020

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) may experience both psychological and physiological benefits from robotic locomotor exoskeleton use, and knowledgeable users may have valuable perspectives to inform future development. The objective of this study is to gain insight into the experiences, perspectives, concerns, and suggestions on the use of robotic locomotor exoskeletons by civilians and veterans living with SCI.

Authors

  • Dominique Kinnett-Hopkins
    Northwestern University, Chicago, USA. dkh@northwestern.edu.
  • Chaithanya K Mummidisetty
    Max Nader Lab for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 345 E. Superior St, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA. k-mummidisetty@ricres.org.
  • Linda Ehrlich-Jones
    Northwestern University, Chicago, USA.
  • Deborah Crown
    Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, USA.
  • Rachel A Bond
    Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, USA.
  • Marc H Applebaum
    Northwestern University, Chicago, USA.
  • Arun Jayaraman
    Max Nader Lab for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL 60611 USA.
  • Catherine Furbish
    Shepherd Center, Atlanta, USA.
  • Gail Forrest
    Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, USA.
  • Edelle Field-Fote
    Shepherd Center, Atlanta, USA.
  • Allen W Heinemann
    Northwestern University, Chicago, USA.

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