Effects of an assist-as-needed equipped Tenodesis-Induced-Grip Exoskeleton Robot (TIGER) on upper limb function in patients with chronic stroke.

Journal: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
Published Date: Jan 3, 2024

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The original version of the Tenodesis-Induced-Grip Exoskeleton Robot (TIGER) significantly improved the motor and functional performance of the affected upper extremity of chronic stroke patients. The assist-as-needed (AAN) technique in robot-involved therapy is widely favored for promoting patient active involvement, thereby fostering motor recovery. However, the TIGER lacked an AAN control strategy, which limited its use in different clinical applications. The present study aimed to develop and analyze the training effects of an AAN control mode to be integrated into the TIGER, to analyze the impact of baseline patient characteristics and training paradigms on outcomes for individuals with chronic stroke and to compare training effects on the upper limb function between using the AAN-equipped TIGER and using the original prototype.

Authors

  • Hsiu-Yun Hsu
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University.
  • Chia-Lin Koh
    Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No.1, University Road, Tainan, 701, Taiwan.
  • Kang-Chin Yang
    Medical Device Innovation Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
  • Yu-Ching Lin
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan.
  • Chieh-Hsiang Hsu
    Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No.1, University Road, Tainan, 701, Taiwan.
  • Fong-Chin Su
    Medical Device Innovation Center, National Cheng Kung University.
  • Li-Chieh Kuo
    Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University.

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