Effectiveness of robot-assisted arm exercise on arm and hand function in stroke survivors - A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To examine the treatment effect of commercially available robotic-assisted devices, compared to traditional occupational- and physiotherapy on arm and hand function in persons with stroke. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials up to January 2022. Randomized controlled trials (RCT's) involving persons with stroke of all ages and robot-assisted exercise as method for arm and hand function, compared to traditional therapy methods were included. Three authors performed the selection independently. The quality of evidence across studies was assessed using GRADE. Results: Eighteen RCT's were included in the study. A random effects meta-analysis showed a statistically sign

SUBMITTER: Johansen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10327418 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature