Browse the latest research summaries in the field of assistive technology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2022 • July 1, 2022
This qualitative study explored barriers and facilitators to eHealth technology use among community-dwelling individuals with SCI, identifying key obstacles such as a digital divide, information overl...
KEY FINDING: A digital divide, stemming from age or lack of experience, presents a barrier to understanding and utilizing eHealth technologies for some individuals with SCI.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2022 • May 3, 2022
This study investigated the feasibility of using wearable inertial sensors to estimate clinical scores of upper limb movement quality in stroke patients, focusing on the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT...
KEY FINDING: ARAT task scores were classified with approximately 80% accuracy using machine learning algorithms applied to data from two wrist-worn inertial sensors.
Sensors, 2022 • May 7, 2022
This paper introduces a 4-channel open-access IoT electrostimulator designed for motor rehabilitation, particularly for individuals with spinal cord injuries. It emphasizes the limitations of existing...
KEY FINDING: The designed hardware allows free adjustment of boost converter voltage and signal modulation with 200 µs pulse duration and 50 Hz frequency.
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2022 • May 23, 2022
This study evaluated the impact of robotic therapy on the self-perception of upper limb function in patients with cervical spinal cord injury, focusing on their perceived limitations and independence ...
KEY FINDING: The improvement in the feeding item of SCIM was significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group after the treatment.
Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 2022 • May 12, 2022
This study assessed the safety and effectiveness of a new exoskeleton, Ai-robot, for individuals with spinal cord injuries. The Ai-robot comes in two forms: Aiwalker, which provides trunk support, and...
KEY FINDING: Subjects with paraplegia below T6 level were able to ambulate safely and efficiently with Ai-robot.
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2022 • May 20, 2022
This study evaluated the comfort levels of a spinal cord injury patient undergoing motor imagery training with immersive virtual reality and multimodal feedback. The intervention included visual, audi...
KEY FINDING: High levels of embodiment were found throughout the sessions in all three domains: perception of body qualities, volitional control of movements, and tactile sensations.
Neurol. Int., 2022 • June 16, 2022
This case report details a rehabilitation program using the UAN.GO exoskeleton for a patient with complete SCI, focusing on gait training and functional mobility. The study outlines the training proto...
KEY FINDING: The patient showed a significant improvement in the six-minute walk test (6MWT), increasing walking distance from 45.64 meters to 84.87 meters.
Sensors, 2022 • June 8, 2022
This paper introduces a vision-guided shared-control (VGS) system for assistive robotic manipulators, designed to aid individuals with upper-limb impairments in performing multi-step functional tasks....
KEY FINDING: The VGS control can improve task-performance parameters such as success rate, joystick mode-switch frequency, and time of completion for certain manipulation types.
Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 2022 • January 1, 2022
This study identified risk factors for falls and fall-related injuries among wheelchair users with SCI. The study found that shorter time since SCI and higher mobility levels were associated with a hi...
KEY FINDING: Shorter time since SCI is associated with a higher risk of falls.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2022 • January 1, 2022
The review analyzed 37 articles (12 SR, 25 FES) focusing on restoring hand function in SCI patients, identifying key areas for technological advancement and clinical application. A major finding was t...
KEY FINDING: Most studies focus on the engineering of the devices rather than on the actual functional improvements experienced by users.