Novel lateral transfer assist robot decreases the difficulty of transfer in post-stroke hemiparesis patients: a pilot study.

CONCLUSIONS: Transfer with a lateral transfer assist robot is easier than with wheelchair and facilitates independence in post-stroke hemiparesis patients. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION Transfer skill influences the functional independence and quality of life of a wheelchair user A novel structural mobility device-the lateral transfer assist robot (LTAR)-can facilitate transfers The LTAR could improve the degree of independence for transfers than the wheelchair, without any time loss, in post-stroke hemiparesis patients The LTAR could potentially reduce the risk for falls in various medical and care facilities.
PMID: 32927997 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - September 14, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Koyama S, Tanabe S, Otaka Y, Kato T, Furuzawa S, Tatemoto T, Kumazawa N, Yoshimuta H, Torii K, Tsukada S, Saitoh E Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research