Effect of Robot-Assisted Training on Unilateral Spatial Neglect After Stroke: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Journal: Neurorehabilitation and neural repair
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Several studies have shown that robotic devices can effectively improve motor function in stroke patients through limb activation. However, the effects of robot-assisted therapy on perceptual deficits after stroke is unclear.

Authors

  • Rodrigo Bazan
    Department of Neurology, Psychology and Psychiatry, Botucatu Medical School, Brazil.
  • Bruno Henrique de Souza Fonseca
    Department of Applied Physical Therapy-Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
  • Jessica Mariana de Aquino Miranda
    Department of Applied Physical Therapy-Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
  • Hélio Rubens de Carvalho Nunes
    Department of Public Health, Botucatu Medical School (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Silméia Garcia Zanati Bazan
    Department of Internal Medicine, Botucatu Medical School (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Gustavo José Luvizutto
    Department of Applied Physical Therapy, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Brazil.