The Berlin bimanual test for stroke survivors (BeBiT-S): evaluating exoskeleton-assisted bimanual motor function after stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brain/neural hand exoskeletons (B/NHEs) can restore motor function after severe stroke, enabling bimanual tasks critical for various activities of daily living. Yet, reliable clinical tests for assessing bimanual function compatible with B/NHEs are lacking. Here, we introduce the Berlin Bimanual Test for Stroke (BeBiT-S), a 10-task assessment focused on everyday bimanual activities, and evaluate its psychometric properties as well as compatibility with assistive technologies such as B/NHEs.

Methods

BeBiT-S tasks were selected based on their relevance to daily activities, representation of various grasp types, and compatibility with current (neuro-)prosthetic devices. A scoring system was developed to assess key aspects of bimanual function-including reaching, gras

SUBMITTER: Vermehren M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12699850 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature