Clinician perceptions of a novel wearable robotic hand orthosis for post-stroke hemiparesis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Wearable robotic devices are currently being developed to improve upper limb function for individuals with hemiparesis after stroke. Incorporating the views of clinicians during the development of new technologies can help ensure that end products meet clinical needs and can be adopted for patient care.

Methods

In this cross-sectional mixed-methods study, an anonymous online survey was used to gather clinicians' perceptions of a wearable robotic hand orthosis for post-stroke hemiparesis. Participants were asked about their clinical experience and provided feedback on the prototype device after viewing a video.

Results

154 participants completed the survey. Only 18.8% had previous experience with robotic technology. The majority of participants (64.9%) reported

SUBMITTER: Winterbottom L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11707043 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature