Occupational therapists' evaluation of the perceived usability and utility of wearable soft robotic exoskeleton gloves for hand function rehabilitation following a stroke.

Journal: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
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Abstract

PURPOSE: To evaluate the perceived usability and utility of using a soft robotic glove to rehabilitate hand function following a stroke.

Authors

  • Camille E Proulx
    School of Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada.
  • Johanne Higgins
    School of Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada.
  • Dany H Gagnon
    École de réadaptation, Université de Montréal, QC, Canada; Laboratoire de pathokinésiologie, Centre de recherche Interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du grand Montréal, Institut de réadaptation Gingras-Lindsay-de-Montréal, CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada. Electronic address: dany.gagnon.2@umontreal.ca.