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Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology Volume 46, 2022 - Issue 6: “MedTech innovation across the life course – the importance of users and usability” with articles led and written by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Devices for Dignity MedTech Co-operative and the NIHR Children and Young People MedTech Co-operative
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Research Article

Restorative rehabilitation robotics to promote function, independence and dignity: users’ perspectives on clinical applications

Luke Hampshirea Academic Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandView further author information
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Abbas Dehghani-Sanijb Institute of Design, Robotic, and Optimisation, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandView further author information
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Rory James O’Connora Academic Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 527-535 | Received 17 Nov 2021, Accepted 08 Jun 2022, Published online: 22 Jun 2022

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