Effect of robotic exoskeleton training on lower limb function, activity and participation in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The current lower limb robotic exoskeleton training (LRET) for treating and managing stroke patients remains a huge challenge. Comprehensive ICF analysis and informative treatment options are needed. This review aims to analyze LRET' s efficacy for stroke patients, based on ICF, and explore the impact of intervention intensities, devices, and stroke phases.

Methods

We searched Web of Science, PubMed, and The Cochrane Library for RCTs on LRET for stroke patients. Two authors reviewed studies, extracted data, and assessed quality and bias. Standardized protocols were used. PEDro and ROB2 were employed for quality assessment. All analyses were done with RevMan 5.4.

Results

Thirty-four randomized controlled trials (1,166 participants) were included. For functio

SUBMITTER: Yang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11347425 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature