The facilitators and barriers to home-based robotic rehabilitation in India: a pilot feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Robot-assisted rehabilitation has emerged as a promising approach for enhancing motor function in stroke survivors. However, the feasibility and effectiveness of home-based robotic training in this population are underexplored, especially in low/middle-income countries.

Methods

This feasibility study aimed to address this gap by examining the feasibility and effectiveness of independent home-based training using PLUTO, a robotic device for hand training. A total of 7 chronic stroke survivors were recruited, with 5 completing the study.

Results

The results revealed high engagement and adherence to the home-based training program, with participants averaging 1659.8 min of training over 24.8 days. The PLUTO system demonstrated excellent usability and elicite

SUBMITTER: Nehrujee A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12802776 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature