HoMEcare aRm rehabiLItatioN (MERLIN): telerehabilitation using an unactuated device based on serious games improves the upper limb function in chronic stroke.

Journal: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
PMID: 33726801

Abstract

BACKGROUND: HoMEcare aRm rehabiLItatioN (MERLIN) is an unactuated version of the robotic device ArmAssist combined with a telecare platform. Stroke patients are able to train the upper limb function using serious games at home. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of MERLIN training on the upper limb function of patients with unilateral upper limb paresis in the chronic phase of stroke (> 6 months post stroke).

Authors

  • Samantha G Rozevink
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands. s.g.rozevink@umcg.nl.
  • Corry K van der Sluis
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen Groningen, Netherlands.
  • Ainara Garzo
    Neurorehabilitation area, Health Division of TECNALIA, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), San Sebastián, Spain.
  • Thierry Keller
    TECNALIA Research & Innovation, Health Division, Mikeletegi Pasealekua 1-3, 20009 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain . Electronic address: thierry.keller@tecnalia.com.
  • Juha M Hijmans
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.

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