Application of the extended technology acceptance model to explore clinician likelihood to use robotics in rehabilitation

CONCLUSION: This study found that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of a robotic device in clinical rehabilitation can be improved through experience, training and embedded technological support. However, training and embedded support are not routinely offered, suggesting there is a discordance between current implementation and the learning needs of rehabilitation clinicians.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONPatients do not receive adequate amounts of upper limb motor practice following a stroke, and although robotic devices have the potential to address this gap, clinical adoption is low.The technology acceptance model identified that clinicians perceive robotic devices to be complex to use with current implementation efforts failing to consider their training needs.Implementation adoption of robotic devices in rehabilitation should be supported with adequate training and technological support if sustainable practice change is to be achieved.PMID:35400278 | DOI:10.1080/17483107.2022.2060356

Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - April 11, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Marlena Klaic Justin Fong Vincent Crocher Katie Davies Kim Brock Emma Sutton Denny Oetomo Ying Tan Mary P Galea Source Type: research