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View article: Treatment Fidelity in a Feasibility Trial of the Aphasia Intervention, Virtual Elaborated Semantic Feature Analysis
Treatment Fidelity in a Feasibility Trial of the Aphasia Intervention, Virtual Elaborated Semantic Feature Analysis Open
Background and Aims The reliability and validity of an intervention can be improved by checking treatment fidelity (TF). TF methods identify core components of an intervention, check their presence (or absence) and identify threats to fide…
View article: Electronic skin technologies: From hardware building blocks and tactile sensing to control algorithms and applications
Electronic skin technologies: From hardware building blocks and tactile sensing to control algorithms and applications Open
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View article: Enhancing Motor Function and Quality of Life Combining Advanced Robotics and Biomechatronics in an Adult with Dystonic Spastic Tetraparesis: A Case Report
Enhancing Motor Function and Quality of Life Combining Advanced Robotics and Biomechatronics in an Adult with Dystonic Spastic Tetraparesis: A Case Report Open
This case report explores the innovative integration of robotic and biomechatronic technologies, including the Motore and Ultra+ devices and neuro-suits, in a 10-session rehabilitation program for a young adult with dystonic spastic tetrap…
View article: Enabling Homecare With Robotic Technologies [From the Guest Editors]
Enabling Homecare With Robotic Technologies [From the Guest Editors] Open
The home health-care industry is under growing pressure to deliver services more effectively to meet the increasing demand from care recipients, particularly the elderly population. It is estimated that U.S. home health-care expenditures w…
View article: Robotic versus Conventional Overground Gait Training in Subacute Stroke Survivors: A Multicenter Controlled Clinical Trial
Robotic versus Conventional Overground Gait Training in Subacute Stroke Survivors: A Multicenter Controlled Clinical Trial Open
Background: Although stroke survivors can benefit from robotic gait rehabilitation, stationary robot-assisted gait training needs further investigation. In this paper, we investigated the efficacy of this approach (with an exoskeleton or a…
View article: Balance Rehabilitation through Robot-Assisted Gait Training in Post-Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Balance Rehabilitation through Robot-Assisted Gait Training in Post-Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Balance impairment is a common disability in post-stroke survivors, leading to reduced mobility and increased fall risk. Robotic gait training (RAGT) is largely used, along with traditional training. There is, however, no stron…
View article: The role of feedback in the robotic-assisted upper limb rehabilitation in people with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review
The role of feedback in the robotic-assisted upper limb rehabilitation in people with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review Open
Robotic-assisted upper limb rehabilitation might improve upper limb recovery in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) with moderate-to-severe disability. In the few existing studies, the training effects have been related to the type of in…
View article: Effects of robotic upper limb treatment after stroke on cognitive patterns: A systematic review
Effects of robotic upper limb treatment after stroke on cognitive patterns: A systematic review Open
BACKGROUND: Robotic therapy (RT) has been internationally recognized for the motor rehabilitation of the upper limb. Although it seems that RT can stimulate and promote neuroplasticity, the effectiveness of robotics in restoring cognitive …
View article: Effectiveness of robot-assisted arm therapy in stroke rehabilitation: An overview of systematic reviews
Effectiveness of robot-assisted arm therapy in stroke rehabilitation: An overview of systematic reviews Open
BACKGROUND: Robot-assisted arm therapy (RAT) has been used mainly in stroke rehabilitation in the last 20 years with rising expectations and growing evidence summarized in systematic reviews (SRs). OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to pr…
View article: Reference theories and future perspectives on robot-assisted rehabilitation in people with neurological conditions: A scoping review and recommendations from the Italian Consensus Conference on Robotics in Neurorehabilitation (CICERONE)
Reference theories and future perspectives on robot-assisted rehabilitation in people with neurological conditions: A scoping review and recommendations from the Italian Consensus Conference on Robotics in Neurorehabilitation (CICERONE) Open
BACKGROUND: Robot-based treatments are developing in neurorehabilitation settings. Recently, the Italian National Health Systems recognized robot-based rehabilitation as a refundable service. Thus, the Italian neurorehabilitation community…
View article: Robot-assisted rehabilitation for children with neurological disabilities: Results of the Italian consensus conference CICERONE
Robot-assisted rehabilitation for children with neurological disabilities: Results of the Italian consensus conference CICERONE Open
BACKGROUND: The use of robotic technologies in pediatric rehabilitation has seen a large increase, but with a lack of a comprehensive framework about their effectiveness. OBJECTIVE: An Italian Consensus Conference has been promoted to deve…
View article: Gait robot-assisted rehabilitation in persons with spinal cord injury: A scoping review
Gait robot-assisted rehabilitation in persons with spinal cord injury: A scoping review Open
BACKGROUND: Many robots are available for gait rehabilitation (BWSTRT and ORET) and their application in persons with SCI allowed an improvement of walking function. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to compare the effects of different ro…
View article: Integrating robot-assisted therapy into neurorehabilitation clinical practice: Where are we now? Where are we heading?
Integrating robot-assisted therapy into neurorehabilitation clinical practice: Where are we now? Where are we heading? Open
Robot-assisted interventions are developed with the intent of improving the efficacy of neurorehabilitation treatments, supplanting but not replacing clinical rehabilitative practice for patients with motor impairments due to stroke, spina…
View article: Evidence-based improvement of gait in post-stroke patients following robot-assisted training: A systematic review
Evidence-based improvement of gait in post-stroke patients following robot-assisted training: A systematic review Open
BACKGROUND: The recovery of walking after stroke is a priority goal for recovering autonomy. In the last years robotic systems employed for Robotic Assisted Gait Training (RAGT) were developed. However, literature and clinical practice did…
View article: Assessment of the Mechanical Support Characteristics of a Light and Wearable Robotic Exoskeleton Prototype Applied to Upper Limb Rehabilitation
Assessment of the Mechanical Support Characteristics of a Light and Wearable Robotic Exoskeleton Prototype Applied to Upper Limb Rehabilitation Open
Robotic exoskeletons are active devices that assist or counteract the movements of the body limbs in a variety of tasks, including in industrial environments or rehabilitation processes. With the introduction of textile and soft materials …
View article: Robot-assisted gait training in patients with Parkinson’s disease: Implications for clinical practice. A systematic review
Robot-assisted gait training in patients with Parkinson’s disease: Implications for clinical practice. A systematic review Open
BACKGROUND: Gait impairments are common disabling symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Among the approaches for gait rehabilitation, interest in robotic devices has grown in recent years. However, the effectiveness compared to other inter…
View article: Quantitative Analysis of Performance Recovery in Semi-Professional Football Players after the COVID-19 Forced Rest Period
Quantitative Analysis of Performance Recovery in Semi-Professional Football Players after the COVID-19 Forced Rest Period Open
This study proposes the instrumental analysis of the physiological and biomechanical adaptation of football players to a fatigue protocol during the month immediately after the COVID-19 lockdown, to get insights into fitness recovery. Eigh…
View article: Robot-Assisted Upper Limb Training for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: An Evidence-Based Review of Clinical Applications and Effectiveness
Robot-Assisted Upper Limb Training for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: An Evidence-Based Review of Clinical Applications and Effectiveness Open
Upper extremities limitation is a common functional impairment in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS). Novel technological devices are increasingly used in neurorehabilitation to support motor function improvement and the quantitative …
View article: Predictive Machine Learning Models and Survival Analysis for COVID-19 Prognosis Based on Hematochemical Parameters
Predictive Machine Learning Models and Survival Analysis for COVID-19 Prognosis Based on Hematochemical Parameters Open
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected hundreds of millions of individuals and caused millions of deaths worldwide. Predicting the clinical course of the disease is of pivotal importance to manage patients. Several s…
View article: Electromechanical and Robotic Devices for Gait and Balance Rehabilitation of Children with Neurological Disability: A Systematic Review
Electromechanical and Robotic Devices for Gait and Balance Rehabilitation of Children with Neurological Disability: A Systematic Review Open
In the last two decades, a growing interest has been focused on gait and balance robot-assisted rehabilitation in children with neurological disabilities. Robotic devices allow the implementation of intensive, task-specific training foster…
View article: Upper Limb Robotic Rehabilitation for Patients with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Comprehensive Review
Upper Limb Robotic Rehabilitation for Patients with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Comprehensive Review Open
The upper extremities limitation represents one of the essential functional impairments in patients with cervical spinal cord injury. Electromechanics assisted devices and robots are increasingly used in neurorehabilitation to help functio…
View article: Integration and Testing of a High-Torque Servo-Driven Joint and Its Electronic Controller with Application in a Prototype Upper Limb Exoskeleton
Integration and Testing of a High-Torque Servo-Driven Joint and Its Electronic Controller with Application in a Prototype Upper Limb Exoskeleton Open
Mechatronic systems that allow motorized activation in robotic exoskeletons have evolved according to their specific applications and the characteristics of the actuation system, including parameters such as size, mechanical properties, ef…
View article: Robot-Assisted Training for Upper Limb in Stroke (ROBOTAS): An Observational, Multicenter Study to Identify Determinants of Efficacy
Robot-Assisted Training for Upper Limb in Stroke (ROBOTAS): An Observational, Multicenter Study to Identify Determinants of Efficacy Open
Background: The loss of arm function is a common and disabling outcome after stroke. Robot-assisted upper limb (UL) training may improve outcomes. The aim of this study was to explore the effect of robot-assisted training using end-effecto…
View article: Upper Limb Robotic Rehabilitation for Patients With Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Comprehensive Review
Upper Limb Robotic Rehabilitation for Patients With Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Comprehensive Review Open
The upper extremities limitation represents one of the essential functional impairments in patients with cervical spinal cord injury. Electromechanics assisted devices and robots are increasingly used in neurorehabilitation to help functio…
View article: Robot-assisted arm therapy in neurological health conditions: rationale and methodology for the evidence synthesis in the CICERONE Italian Consensus Conference
Robot-assisted arm therapy in neurological health conditions: rationale and methodology for the evidence synthesis in the CICERONE Italian Consensus Conference Open
WG2.2 synthesis might help clinicians, researchers, and all rehabilitation stakeholders to address the use of RAT in the Individualized Rehabilitation Plan, to guide the allocation of resources and define clinical protocols and indications…
View article: State of the art and challenges for the classification of studies on electromechanical and robotic devices in neurorehabilitation: a scoping review
State of the art and challenges for the classification of studies on electromechanical and robotic devices in neurorehabilitation: a scoping review Open
The current literature on robotic neurorehabilitation lacks detailed information regarding the technical characteristics of the devices used. This affects the understanding of the possible mechanisms underlying recovery. Unfortunately, man…
View article: What does evidence tell us about the use of gait robotic devices in patients with multiple sclerosis? A comprehensive systematic review on functional outcomes and clinical recommendations
What does evidence tell us about the use of gait robotic devices in patients with multiple sclerosis? A comprehensive systematic review on functional outcomes and clinical recommendations Open
The present comprehensive systematic review highlights the potential beneficial role on functional outcomes of the lower limb robotic devices in people with MS. Future studies are warranted to evaluate the role of robotics not only for wal…
View article: Design, Development, and Testing of an Intelligent Wearable Robotic Exoskeleton Prototype for Upper Limb Rehabilitation
Design, Development, and Testing of an Intelligent Wearable Robotic Exoskeleton Prototype for Upper Limb Rehabilitation Open
Neuromotor rehabilitation and recovery of upper limb functions are essential to improve the life quality of patients who have suffered injuries or have pathological sequels, where it is desirable to enhance the development of activities of…