Overground robotic walker use in the home and community: a six-month prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Outcomes following long-term use of overground robotic walkers have not been studied, even though children with mobility impairments are using these devices for extended periods. We aimed to evaluate the impacts of six months of overground robotic walker use in the home and community.

Methods

An observational cohort study was conducted with a volunteer sample of 171 participants with mobility impairments who privately obtained an overground robotic walker. Participant-initiated overground robotic walker use in the home and community was evaluated over six-months. The primary outcome of functional ability was assessed by parent report using the Gillette Functional Assessment Questionnaire (FAQ). Secondary outcome measures were parent-reported physical activity, pos

SUBMITTER: Hilderley AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12817716 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature