Perspectives of Occupational Therapists Toward Robot-Assisted Therapy for Stroke Survivors: A Scoping Review
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2025-01-01
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07380577
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15413098
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2-s2.0-105017057727
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40970867
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Occupational Therapy in Health Care
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SCOPUS
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Occupational Therapy in Health Care (2025)
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Thawisuk C., Inoue K., Suyama N., Miyadera R., Bunyawat C. Perspectives of Occupational Therapists Toward Robot-Assisted Therapy for Stroke Survivors: A Scoping Review. Occupational Therapy in Health Care (2025). doi:10.1080/07380577.2025.2560986 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/112415
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Perspectives of Occupational Therapists Toward Robot-Assisted Therapy for Stroke Survivors: A Scoping Review
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Abstract
Robot-assisted therapy, such as exoskeletons and soft robotics gloves, shows promise for stroke rehabilitation by improving upper limb function, although occupational therapists’ clinical adoption remains limited. A scoping review was conducted to explore occupational therapists’ perspectives regarding barriers, facilitators, and therapeutic impacts of robots. Seven studies with qualitative and mixed-method approaches were analyzed. Findings indicate that while initial skepticism can be overcome with training and hands-on exposure, technical challenges, and operational difficulties hinder usage. Organizational support and robust training emerge as critical factors to enhance the successful integration of robotics into stroke rehabilitation programs effectively.