Effect of Robot-Assisted Therapy on Participation of People with Limited Upper Limb Functioning: A Systematic Review with GRADE Recommendations.

Journal: Occupational therapy international
Published Date: Jul 31, 2021

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Previous studies have suggested that robot-assisted therapy (RT) is effective in treating impairment and that it may also improve individuals' participation.

Authors

  • Fernanda M R M Ferreira
    Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Bioengineering Laboratory, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Pampulha, Belo Horizonte MG 31270-901, Brazil.
  • Maria Emília A Chaves
    Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, Centro Universitário UNA, Rua Aimorés, 1451, Lourdes, Belo Horizonte MG 30140-071, Brazil.
  • Vinícius C Oliveira
    Graduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Campus JK-MGT 367-Km 583, no. 5000, Alto da Jacuba, Diamantina MG 39100-000, Brazil.
  • Jordana S R Martins
    Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Av. Dom José Gaspar, 500-Coração Eucarístico, Belo Horizonte MG 30535-901, Brazil.
  • Claysson B S Vimieiro
    Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Bioengineering Laboratory, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Pampulha, Belo Horizonte MG 31270-901, Brazil.
  • Adriana M V N Van Petten
    Department of Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Pampulha, Belo Horizonte MG 31270-901, Brazil.

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