639
Views
3
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Review Articles

A systematic review of impairment focussed technology in neurology

ORCID Icon & ORCID Icon
Pages 234-247 | Received 26 Jan 2020, Accepted 28 May 2020, Published online: 01 Jul 2020

References

  • GBD 2016 Parkinson’s Disease Collaborators. Global, regional, and national burden of Parkinson’s disease, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016. Lancet Neurol. 2018.
  • Lindqvist E, Nygård L, Borell L, et al. Significant junctures on the way towards becoming a user of assistive technology in Alzheimer's disease. Scand J Occup Ther. 2013;20:386–396.
  • Rayegani SM, Raeissadat SA, Sedighipour L, et al. Effect of neurofeedback and electromyographic-biofeedback therapy on improving hand function in stroke patients. Top Stroke Rehabil. 2014;21:137–151.
  • Ma CZH, Zheng YP, Chiu-Chun Lee W. Changes in gait and plantar foot loading upon using vibrotactile wearable biofeedback system in patients with stroke. Top Stroke Rehabil. 2018;25:20–27.
  • Ackerley R, Badre G, Olausson H. Positive effects of a weighted blanket on insomnia. J Sleep Med Disord. 2015;2:1022.
  • Moher D, Liberati A, Tetzlaff J, et al.; The PRISMA Group. Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses: the PRISMA statement. PLoS Med. 2009;6:e1000097.
  • Center for Evidence-Based Management. Critical appraisal of a survey. [accessed 2019 Jul 30]. Available from: https://www.cebma.org/wp-content/uploads/Critical-Appraisal-Questions-for-a-Cross-Sectional-Study-july-2014.pdf
  • Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). [accessed 2019 Jul 30]. Available from: https://casp-uk.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CASP-Qualitative-Checklist-2018_fillable_form.pdf
  • Jack L, Hayes SC, Scharalda JG Jr, et al. Appraising quantitative research in health education: guidelines for public health educators. Health Promot Pract. 2010;11:161–165.
  • Pluye P, Robert E, Cargo M, et al. Proposal: a mixed methods appraisal tool for systematic mixed studies reviews. Montreal: McGill University; 2011. [accessed 2019 Jul 30]. Available from: http://mixedmethodsappraisaltool-public.pbworks.com
  • Gobet F, Chassy P, Bilanlic M. 2011. Foundations of cognitive psychology. New York: McGrawHill Education.
  • Goldstein S, Naglieri JA. 2014. Handbook of executive functioning. New York: Springer.
  • Pirogovsky E, Woods SP, Filoteo JV, et al. Prospective memory deficits are associated with poorer everyday functioning in Parkinson’s Disease. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2012;18:986–910.
  • Lee DJ, Lee MM, Lee KJ, et al. Asymmetric training using virtual reality reflection equipment and the enhancement of upper limb function in stroke patients: A randomized controlled trial. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2014;23:1319–1326.
  • Kandel ER, et al. 2000. Principles of neural science. 4th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  • Bear MF, Connors BW, Paradiso MA. 2007. Neuroscience: exploring the brain. 3rd ed. Baltimore (MD): Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  • Fearon C, Doherty L, Lynch T. How do i examine rigidity and spasticity? Mov Disord Clin Pract. 2015;2:204–204.
  • Mukherjee A, Chakravarty A. Spasticity mechanisms – for the clinician. Front Neurol. 2010;1:149.
  • Saposnik G, Teasell R, Mamdani M, et al.; Stroke Outcome Research Canada (SORCan) Working Group. Effectiveness of virtual reality using wii gaming technology in stroke rehabilitation: a pilot randomized clinical trial and proof of principle. Stroke. 2010;41:1477–1484.
  • Carioli J, Teixeira AR. Use of hearing aids and functional capacity in middle-aged and elderly individuals. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2014;18:249–254.
  • Popelka GR. 2019. Hearing impairment. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Schröter-Morasch H, Ziegler W. Rehabilitation of impaired speech function (dysarthria, dysglossia). GMS Curr Top Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005;4:15.
  • Held JP, Klaassen B, van Beijnum BF, et al. Usability evaluation of a VibroTactile feedback system in stroke subjects. Front Bioeng Biotechnol. 2016;4:98.
  • Nauha L, Keränen NS, Kangas M, et al. Assistive technologies at home for people with a memory disorder. Dementia (London). 2018;17:909–923.
  • Nishiura Y, Nihei M, Nakamura-Thomas H, et al. Effectiveness of using assistive technology for time orientation and memory, in older adults with or without dementia. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2019.
  • Lopes P, Pino M, Carletti G, et al. Co-conception process of an innovative assistive device to track and find misplaced everyday objects for older adults with cognitive impairment: the TROUVE project. IRBM. 2016;37:52–57.
  • Nguyen BJ, Kim Y, Park K, et al. Improvement in patient-reported quality of life outcomes in severely visually impaired individuals using the aira assistive technology system. Trans Vis Sci Tech. 2018;7:30.
  • Marshall J, Caute A, Chadd K, et al. Technology-enhanced writing therapy for people with aphasia: results of a quasi-randomized waitlist controlled study. Int J Lang Commun Disord. 2019;54:203–220.
  • Adolfsson P, Lindstedt H, Janeslatt G. How people with cognitive disabilities experience electronic planning devices. NeuroRehabilitation. 2015;37:379–392.
  • Bewernitz MW, Mann WC, Dasler P, et al. Feasibility of machine-based prompting to assist persons with dementia. Assist Technol. 2009;21:196–207.
  • Wilson BA, Emslie H, Evans JJ, et al. The NeuroPage system for children and adolescents with neurological deficits. Dev Neurorehabil. 2009;12:421–426.
  • Olsson A, Persson AC, Bartfai A, et al. Sensor technology more than a support. Scand J Occup Ther. 2018;25:79–87.
  • Senjam SS, Foster A, Bascaran C, et al. Assistive technology for students with visual disability in schools for the blind in Delhi. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2019.
  • Ertzgaard P, Alwin J, Sörbo A, et al. Evaluation of a self-administered transcutaneous electrical stimulation concept for the treatment of spasticity: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2018;54:507–517.
  • Jamieson M, Monastra M, Gillies G, et al. The use of a smartwatch as a prompting device for people with acquired brain injury: a single case experimental design study. Neuropsychol Rehabil. 2019;29:513–533.
  • Demers M, Chan Chun Kong D, Levin MF. Feasibility of incorporating functionally relevant virtual rehabilitation in sub-acute stroke care: perception of patients and clinicians. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2019;14:361–367.
  • Yip BCB, Man DWK. Virtual reality-based prospective memory training program for people with acquired brain injury. NeuroRehabilitation. 2013;32:103–115.
  • Rozental-Iluz C, et al. Improving executive function deficits by playing interactive video-games: Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial for individuals with chronic stroke. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2016;52:508–515.
  • Faria AL, Andrade A, Soares L, et al. Benefits of virtual reality based cognitive rehabilitation through simulated activities of daily living: a randomized controlled trial with stroke patients. J NeuroEngineering Rehabil. 2016;13:1–12.
  • Gamito P, Oliveira J, Coelho C, et al. Cognitive training on stroke patients via virtual reality-based serious games. Disabil Rehabil. 2017;39:385–388.
  • Luna-Oliva L, Ortiz-Gutiérrez RM, Cano-de la Cuerda R, et al. Kinect Xbox 360 as a therapeutic modality for children with cerebral palsy in a school environment: a preliminary study. NeuroRehabilitation. 2013;33:513–521.
  • Choi JH, Han EY, Kim BR, et al. Effectiveness of commercial gaming-based virtual reality movement therapy on functional recovery of upper extremity in subacute stroke patients. Ann Rehabil Med. 2014;38:485–493.
  • GonçAlves GB, Leite M, Orsini M, et al. Effects of using the Nintendo Wii Fit Plus Platform in the sensorimotor training of gait disorders in Parkinson’s disease. Neurol Int. 2014;6:5048.
  • Jung SM, Choi WH. Effects of virtual reality intervention on upper limb motor function and activity of daily living in patients with lesions in different regions of the brain. J Phys Ther Sci. 2017;29:2103–2106.
  • Ahmad MA, et al. Virtual reality games as an adjunct in improving upper limb function and general health among stroke survivors. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019;16:5144.
  • Jacoby M, Averbuch S, Sacher Y, et al. Effectiveness of executive functions training within a virtual supermarket for adults with traumatic brain injury: a pilot study. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng. 2013;21:182–190.
  • Rohrbach N, Gulde P, Armstrong AR, et al. An augmented reality approach for ADL support in Alzheimer's disease: a crossover trial. J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2019;16:66.
  • Aloise F, Schettini F, Aricò P, et al. P300-based brain-computer interface for environmental control: an asynchronous approach. J Neural Eng. 2011;8:025025.
  • Foldes ST, Taylor DM. Speaking and cognitive distractions during EEG-based brain control of a virtual neuroprosthesis-arm. J NeuroEngineering Rehabil. 2013;10:116.
  • Cox RM, Johnson JA, Xu J. Impact of advanced hearing aid technology on speech understanding for older listeners with mild to moderate, adult-onset, sensorineural hearing Loss. Gerontology. 2014;60:557–568.
  • Höhne J, Holz E, Staiger-Sälzer P, et al. Motor imagery for severely motor-impaired patients: Evidence for brain-computer interfacing as superior control solution. PLoS One. 2014;9:e104854.
  • Tavakolan M, Yong X, Zhang X, et al. Classification scheme for arm motor imagery. J Med Biol Eng. 2016;36:12–21.
  • Zeyl T, Yin E, Keightley M, et al. Adding real-time bayesian ranks to error-related potential scores improves error detection and auto-correction in a P300 speller. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng. 2016;24:46–56.
  • Zeng H, Wang Y, Wu C, et al. Closed-loop hybrid gaze brain-machine interface based robotic arm control with augmented reality feedback. Front Neurorobot. 2017;11:60.
  • Fall CL, Quevillon F, Blouin M, et al. A multimodal adaptive wireless control interface for people with upper-body disabilities. IEEE Trans Biomed Circuits Syst. 2018;12:564–575.
  • Vuckovic A, Pangaro S, Finda P. Unimanual versus bimanual motor imagery classifiers for assistive and rehabilitative brain computer interfaces. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng. 2018;26:2407–2415.
  • Remsik AB, Williams L, Gjini K, et al. Ipsilesional Mu rhythm desynchronization and changes in motor behavior following post stroke BCI intervention for motor rehabilitation. Front Neurosci. 2019;13:53.
  • Lancioni GE, O'Reilly MF, Singh NN, et al. Two adults with multiple disabilities use a computer-aided telephone system to make phone calls independently. Res Dev Disabil. 2011;32:2330–2335.
  • Mackenzie L, Bhuta P, Rusten K, et al. Communications technology and motor neuron disease: an Australian Survey of people with motor neuron disease. JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol. 2016;3:e2.
  • Andreasen Struijk LNS, Bentsen Bo, Gaihede M, et al. Error-free text typing performance of an inductive intra-oral tongue computer interface for severely disabled individuals. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng. 2017;25:2094–2104.
  • Deemer AD, Swenor BK, Fujiwara K, et al. Preliminary evaluation of two digital image processing strategies for head-mounted magnification for low vision patients. Trans Vis Sci Tech. 2019;8:23.
  • Meza-de-Luna ME, Terven JR, Raducanu B, et al. A Social-Aware Assistant to support individuals with visual impairments during social interaction: a systematic requirements analysis. Int J Hum Comput Stud. 2019;122:50–60.
  • Schill O, Wiegand R, Schmitz B, et al. OrthoJacket: an active FES-hybrid orthosis for the paralysed upper extremity. Biomed Tech (Berl). 2011;56:35–44.
  • Carda S, Biasiucci A, Maesani A, et al. Electrically assisted movement therapy in chronic stroke patients with severe upper limb paresis: a pilot, single-blind, randomized crossover study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2017;98:1628–1635.e2.
  • Brokaw EB, Black I, Holley RJ, et al. Hand Spring Operated Movement Enhancer (HandSOME): a portable, passive hand Exoskeleton for stroke rehabilitation. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng. 2011;19:391–399.
  • Gandolla M, Costa A, Aquilante L, et al. BRIDGE – behavioural reaching interfaces during daily antigravity activities through upper limb exoskeleton: preliminary results. IEEE Int Conf Rehabil Robot. 2017;2017:1007–1012.
  • Shank TM, Wee J, Ty J, et al. Quantitative measures with WREX usage. IEEE Int Conf Rehabil Robot. 2017;2017:1375–1380.
  • Xiloyannis M, Cappello L, Binh KD, et al. Preliminary design and control of a soft exosuit for assisting elbow movements and hand grasping in activities of daily living. J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng. 2017;4:2055668316680315.
  • Sale P, Russo EF, Scarton A, et al. Training for mobility with exoskeleton robot in spinal cord injury patients: a pilot study. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2018;54:745–751.
  • Aubin PM, et al. A pediatric robotic thumb exoskeleton for at-home rehabilitation: the Isolated Orthosis for Thumb Actuation (IOTA). IEEE Int Conf Rehabil Robot, 2013;2013:6650500.
  • Hall ML, Lobo MA. Design and development of the first exoskeletal garment to enhance arm mobility for children with movement impairments. Assist Technol. 2018;30:251–258.
  • Verros S, Lucassen K, Hekman EEG, et al. Evaluation of intuitive trunk and non-intuitive leg sEMG control interfaces as command input for a 2-D Fitts's law style task. PLoS One. 2019;14:e0214645.
  • Kim JH. The effects of training using EMG biofeedback on stroke patients upper extremity functions. J Phys Ther Sci. 2017;29:1085–1088.
  • O’Brien EE, Mohtar AA, Diment LE, et al. A detachable electronic device for use with a long white cane to assist with mobility. Assistive Technol. 2014;26:219–226.
  • Vincent C, Routhier F, Martel V, et al. Field testing of two electronic mobility aid devices for persons who are deaf-blind. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2014;9:414–420.
  • Gnewikow D, Ricketts T, Bratt GW, et al. Real-world benefit from directional microphone hearing aids. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2009;46:603–618.
  • Lotfi Y, et al. Quality of life improvement in hearing-impaired elderly people after wearing a hearing aid. Arch Iran Med. 2009;12:365–370.
  • Rance G, Corben LA, Du Bourg E, et al. Successful treatment of auditory perceptual disorder in individuals with Friedreich ataxia. Neuroscience. 2010;171:552–555.
  • Anmyr L, Olsson M, Larson K, et al. Children with hearing impairment–living with cochlear implants or hearing aids. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2011;75:844–849.
  • Abdellaoui A, Tran Ba Huy P. Success and failure factors for hearing-aid prescription: Results of a French national survey. Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis. 2013;130:313–319.
  • Cox RM, Johnson JA, Xu J. Impact of hearing aid technology on outcomes in daily life I: the patients' perspective. Ear Hear. 2016;37:e224–e237.
  • Johnson JA, Xu J, Cox RM. Impact of hearing aid technology on outcomes in Daily Life II: speech understanding and listening effort. Ear Hear. 2016;37:529–540.
  • Johnson JA, Xu J, Cox RM. Impact of hearing aid technology on outcomes in daily life III: localization. Ear Hear. 2017;38:746–759.
  • Verma L, Sanju HK, Scaria B, et al. A comparative study on hearing aid benefits of digital hearing aid use (BTE) from six months to two years. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2017;21:224–231.
  • Romanet P, Guy M, Allaert FA. Clinical study on the efficacy, acceptance, and safety of hearing aids in patients with mild to moderate presbyacusis. Panminerva Med. 2018;60:92–100.
  • Cuberos-Urbano G, Caracuel A, Valls-Serrano C, et al. A pilot investigation of the potential for incorporating lifelog technology into executive function rehabilitation for enhanced transfer of self-regulation skills to everyday life. Neuropsychol Rehabil. 2018;28:589–601.
  • Heldman DA, Jankovic J, Vaillancourt DE, et al. Essential tremor quantification during activities of daily living. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2011;17:537–542.
  • Dalton A, Patel S, Chowdhury AR, et al. Development of a body sensor network to detect motor patterns of epileptic seizures. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng. 2012;59:3204–3211.
  • Poh MZ, Loddenkemper T, Reinsberger C, et al. Convulsive seizure detection using a wrist-worn electrodermal activity and accelerometry biosensor. Epilepsia. 2012;53:e93–e97.
  • Serrano J, Lambrecht S, del Castillo MD, et al. Identification of activities of daily living in tremorous patients using inertial sensors. Expert Syst Appl. 2017;83:40–48.
  • Battista L, Romaniello A. A novel device for continuous monitoring of tremor and other motor symptoms. Neurol Sci. 2018;39:1333–1343.
  • Bobin M, Anastassova M, Boukallel M, et al. Design and study of a smart cup for monitoring the arm and hand activity of stroke patients. IEEE J Transl Eng Health Med. 2018;6:1–12.
  • Hegde N, Zhang T, Uswatte G, et al. The pediatric SmartShoe: wearable sensor system for ambulatory monitoring of physical activity and gait. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng. 2018;26:477–486.
  • Zheng X, Vieira A, Marcos SL, et al. Activity-aware essential tremor evaluation using deep learning method based on acceleration data. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2019;58:17–22.
  • Pierleoni P, Belli A, Bazgir O, et al. A smart inertial system for 24h monitoring and classification of tremor and freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease. IEEE Sensors J. 2019;19:11612–11623.
  • Rowe MA, Kelly A, Horne C, et al. Reducing dangerous nighttime events in persons with dementia by using a nighttime monitoring system. Alzheimers Dement. 2009;5:419–426.
  • Martinez-Sala AS, Losilla F, Sánchez-Aarnoutse JC, et al. Design, implementation and evaluation of an indoor navigation system for visually impaired people. Sensors (Basel). 2015;15:32168–32187.
  • Paladugu DA, Tian Q, Maguluri HB, et al. Towards building an automated system for describing indoor floor maps for individuals with visual impairment. Cyber-Physical Systems. 2015;1:132–159.
  • Kiuru T, Metso M, Utriainen M, et al. Assistive device for orientation and mobility of the visually impaired based on millimeter wave radar technology—clinical investigation results. Cogent Eng. 2018;5: 1450322.
  • Lane H, Rose LE, Woodbrey M, et al. Exploring the effects of using an oral appliance to reduce movement dysfunction in an individual with Parkinson disease: a single-subject design study. J Neurol Phys Ther. 2017;41:52–58.
  • Pröbsting E, Kannenberg A, Zacharias B. Safety and walking ability of KAFO users with the C-Brace® Orthotronic Mobility System, a new microprocessor stance and swing control orthosis. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2017;41:65–77.
  • Laufer Y, Hausdorff JM, Ring H. Effects of a foot drop neuroprosthesis on functional abilities, social participation, and gait velocity. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2009;88:14–20.
  • Giorgi RG, Woods RL, Peli E. Clinical and laboratory evaluation of peripheral prism glasses for hemianopia. Optom Vis Sci. 2009;86:492–502.
  • Boman IL, Bartfai A, Borell L, et al. Support in everyday activities with a home-based electronic memory aid for persons with memory impairments. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2010;5:339–350.
  • Lindqvist E, Borell L. Computer-based assistive technology and changes in daily living after stroke. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2012;7:364–371.
  • Robertson K, Rosasco C, Feuz K, et al. Prompting technologies: a comparison of time-based and context-aware transition-based prompting. Technol Health Care. 2015;23:745–756.
  • Boyd HC, Evans NM, Orpwood RD, et al. Using simple technology to prompt multistep tasks in the home for people with dementia: an exploratory study comparing prompting formats. Dementia (London). 2017;16:424–442.
  • O'Neill B, Moran K, Gillespie A. Scaffolding rehabilitation behaviour using a voice-mediated assistive technology for cognition. Neuropsychol Rehabil. 2010;20:509–527.
  • O’Neill B, et al. Efficacy of a micro-prompting technology in reducing support needed by people with severe acquired brain injury in activities of daily living: a randomized control trial. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2018;33:E33–E41.
  • Grigorescu SM, Lüth T, Fragkopoulos C, et al. A BCI-controlled robotic assistant for quadriplegic people in domestic and professional life. Robotica. 2012;30:419–431.
  • Wang H, Xu J, Grindle G, et al. Performance evaluation of the Personal Mobility and Manipulation Appliance (PerMMA). Med Eng Phys. 2013;35:1613–1619.
  • Radder B, Prange-Lasonder GB, Kottink A, et al. A wearable soft-robotic glove enables hand support in ADL and rehabilitation: a feasibility study on the assistive functionality. J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng. 2016;3:2055668316670553.
  • Lee SH, Lee HJ, Chang WH, et al. Gait performance and foot pressure distribution during wearable robot-assisted gait in elderly adults. J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2017;14:123.
  • Salvietti G, Hussain I, Cioncoloni D, et al. Compensating hand function in chronic stroke patients through the robotic sixth finger. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng. 2017;25:142–150.
  • Cappello L, Meyer JT, Galloway KC, et al. Assisting hand function after spinal cord injury with a fabric-based soft robotic glove. J NeuroEngineering Rehabil. 2018;15:59.
  • Yurkewich A, Hebert D, Wang RH, et al. Hand extension robot orthosis (HERO) glove: development and testing with stroke survivors with severe hand impairment. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng. 2019;27:916–926.
  • Kutner NG, Zhang R, Butler AJ, et al. Quality-of-life change associated with robotic-assisted therapy to improve hand motor function in patients with subacute stroke: a randomized clinical trial. Phys Ther. 2010;90:493–504.
  • Lambercy O, Dovat L, Yun H, et al. Effects of a robot-assisted training of grasp and pronation/supination in chronic stroke: a pilot study. J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2011;8:63.
  • Khor KX, Chin PJH, Yeong CF, et al. Portable and reconfigurable wrist robot improves hand function for post-stroke subjects. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng. 2017;25:1864–1873.
  • Iwamoto Y, Imura T, Suzukawa T, et al. Combination of exoskeletal upper limb robot and occupational therapy improve activities of daily living function in acute stroke patients. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2019;28:2018–2025.
  • Onorati F, Regalia G, Caborni C, et al. Multicenter clinical assessment of improved wearable multimodal convulsive seizure detectors. Epilepsia. 2017;58:1870–1879.
  • Hendrie WA, Watson MJ, McArthur MA. A pilot mixed methods investigation of the use of Oswestry standing frames in the homes of nine people with severe multiple sclerosis. Disability Rehabil. 2015;37:1178–1185.
  • Maillot P, Perrot A, Hartley A. Effects of interactive physical-activity video-game training on physical and cognitive function in older adults. Psychol Aging. 2012;27:589–600.
  • Grewe P, Kohsik A, Flentge D, et al. Learning real-life cognitive abilities in a novel 360°-virtual reality supermarket: a neuropsychological study of healthy participants and patients with epilepsy. J NeuroEngineering Rehabil. 2013;10:42.
  • Lee KH. Effects of a virtual reality-based exercise program on functional recovery in stroke patients: part 1. J Phys Ther Sci. 2015;27:1637–1640.
  • Rogers JM, Duckworth J, Middleton S, et al. Elements virtual rehabilitation improves motor, cognitive, and functional outcomes in adult stroke: evidence from a randomized controlled pilot study. J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2019;16:56
  • Liao YY, Tseng HY, Lin YJ, et al. Using virtual reality-based training to improve cognitive function, instrumental activities of daily living and neural efficiency in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2020;56:47–57.
  • McNulty PA, Mouawad MR, Doust CG, et al. Wii-based movement therapy to promote improved upper extremity function post-stroke: a pilot study. J Rehabil Med. 2011;43:527–533.
  • Tanaka T, Kudo A, Sugihara S, et al. A study of upper extremity training for patients with stroke using a virtual environment system. J Phys Ther Sci. 2013;25:575–580.
  • Winkels DGM, Kottink AIR, Temmink RAJ, et al. Wii™-habilitation of upper extremity function in children with cerebral palsy. an explorative study. Dev Neurorehabil. 2013;16:44–51.
  • Archambault PS, Blackburn É, Reid D, et al. Development and user validation of driving tasks for a power wheelchair simulator. Disabil Rehabil. 2017;39:1549–1556.
  • Vanbellingen T, Filius SJ, Nyffeler T, et al. Usability of videogame-based dexterity training in the early rehabilitation phase of stroke patients: a pilot study. Front Neurol. 2017;8:654.
  • Nissler C, Nowak M, Connan M, et al. VITA-an everyday virtual reality setup for prosthetics and upper-limb rehabilitation. J Neural Eng. 2019;16:026039.
  • Jonsdottir J, Perini G, Ascolese A, et al. Unilateral arm rehabilitation for persons with multiple sclerosis using serious games in a virtual reality approach: Bilateral treatment effect? Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2019;35:76–82.
  • Norouzi-Gheidari N, et al. Feasibility, safety and efficacy of a virtual reality exergame system to supplement upper extremity rehabilitation post-stroke: a pilot randomized clinical trial and proof of principle. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019;17:113.
  • Giesbrecht EM, Ripat JD, Quanbury AO, et al. Participation in community-based activities of daily living: comparison of a pushrim-activated, power-assisted wheelchair and a power wheelchair. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2009;4:198–207.
  • Falk TH, Andrews A, Hotzé F, et al. Evaluation of an ambient noise insensitive hum-based powered wheelchair controller. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2012;7:242–248.
  • Boucher P, Atrash A, Kelouwani S, et al. Design and validation of an intelligent wheelchair towards a clinically-functional outcome. J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2013;10:58.
  • Rispin K, Wee J. Comparison between performances of three types of manual wheelchairs often distributed in low-resource settings. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2015;10:316–322.
  • Amosun S, Ndosi A, Buchanan H. Locally manufactured wheelchairs in Tanzania – are users satisfied? Afr Health Sci. 2016;16:1174–1181.
  • Deems-Dluhy SL, Jayaraman C, Green S, et al. Evaluating the functionality and usability of two novel wheelchair anti-rollback devices for ramp ascent in manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury. Pm R. 2017;9:483–493.

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.