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Robot-Assisted Therapy Improves Upper Limb Function
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Relevance Score
A 2026 umbrella review in J Med Internet Res synthesizes 21 meta-analyses (535 RCTs, 27,598 patients) assessing robot-assisted therapy (RAT) for post-stroke upper limb rehabilitation. The authors found RAT superior for improving motor function but detected no significant advantages in activities of daily living; subgroup effects depended on stroke stage, impairment level, and robot type. The review calls for research translating functional gains into sustained ADL and cost-effectiveness studies.
Scoring Rationale
Comprehensive umbrella synthesis across 21 meta-analyses drives score; constrained by outcome heterogeneity and limited ADL evidence.
Sources
- Read OriginalRobot-Assisted Therapy for Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke: Umbrella Reviewjmir.org
