Effects of Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation on Hand Function of People With Stroke: A Randomized, Crossover-Controlled, Assessor-Blinded Study.

Journal: The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
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Abstract

IMPORTANCE: The effects of robot-assisted task-oriented training with tangible objects among patients with stroke remain unknown.

Authors

  • Hsin-Chieh Lee
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Fen-Ling Kuo
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Yen-Nung Lin
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Wan Fang Medical Center, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan (ROC).
  • Tsan-hon Liou
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Jui-chi Lin
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Shih-Wei Huang
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan (ROC).