The effects of robot-assisted left-hand training on hemispatial neglect in older patients with chronic stroke: A pilot and randomized controlled trial.

Journal: Medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Even though a variety of rehabilitative technique have been implemented to ameliorate neglect symptoms of patients with stoke, the effects of limb activation using a robotic device are still unknown. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the robot-assisted hand training on hemispatial neglect of older patients with chronic stroke.

Authors

  • Jin-Hyuck Park
    Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medical Science, Soonchunhyang University, Asan, Korea.