The role of robot-assisted training on rehabilitation outcomes in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: Disability and rehabilitation
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Abstract

PURPOSE: The study aims to assess the efficacy of robot-assisted rehabilitation training on upper and lower limb motor function and fatigue in Parkinson's disease (PD), and to explore the best-acting robotic rehabilitation program.

Authors

  • Yanmin Tao
    School of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
  • Jingsong Luo
    School of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
  • Jing Tian
    School of Biological Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University No. 1st Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi Dalian 116034 P. R. China liqian19820903@163.com +86-411-86323725 +86-411-86323725.
  • Sihan Peng
    Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
  • Hongyan Wang
    State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200432, China.
  • Jun Cao
    Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
  • Zhifei Wen
    School of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
  • Xiangeng Zhang
    Sichuan Nursing Vocational College, Chengdu, China.