ArticleJournal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation2020
Users with spinal cord injury experience of robotic Locomotor exoskeletons: a qualitative study of the benefits, limitations, and recommendations.
Article in Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05176327 (A Pilot Randomized Controlled Study of the Effects of Exoskeleton Training on Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction in Spinal Cord Injury/ Disease), which is not on this map. Cited by 16 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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A Pilot Randomized Controlled Study of the Effects of Exoskeleton Training on Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction in Spinal Cord Injury/ Disease
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 32 citations in OpenAlex.
- A systematic review of the determinants of implementation of a locomotor training program using a powered exoskeleton for individuals with a spinal cord injury.Clinical rehabilitation · 2023Pooled it
- Satisfaction analysis of overground gait exoskeletons in people with neurological pathology. a systematic review.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2023Pooled it
- Clinical outcomes of rehabilitation with a robotic anthropomorphic exoskeleton in patients with motor-incomplete spinal cord injury: a multicenter randomized controlled trial.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2026Trial
- Walking improvement in chronic incomplete spinal cord injury with exoskeleton robotic training (WISE): a randomized controlled trial.Spinal cord · 2022Trial
- Wearable powered overground exoskeleton reduces dose-dependently the spasticity in individuals with spinal cord injury.Spinal cord · 2026Article
- Improving muscle recruitment via multi-electrode transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation using automated selectivity-driven algorithms.APL bioengineering · 2026Article
- Consumer views of functional electrical stimulation and robotic exoskeleton in SCI rehabilitation: A mini review.Artificial organs · 2025Review
- "What should a rehabilitation hospital be like?" Priorities and expectations of people with spinal cord injury in Türkiye.Spinal cord · 2025Article
- A qualitative study to elicit user requirements for lower limb wearable exoskeletons for gait rehabilitation in spinal cord injury.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Acceptance of Assistive Technology by Users with Motor Disabilities Due to Spinal Cord or Acquired Brain Injuries: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Cost-effectiveness analysis of overground robotic training versus conventional locomotor training in people with spinal cord injury.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2023Article
- The Challenges in Conducting Economic Evaluations for Rehabilitation Technologies.Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation · 2023Review
- Usability of an exosuit in domestic and community environments.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Exoskeleton use in acute rehabilitation post spinal cord injury: A qualitative study exploring patients' experiences.The journal of spinal cord medicine · 2022Observational
- Ethical issues and dilemmas in spinal cord injury rehabilitation in the developing world: a mixed-method study.Spinal cord · 2022Article
- Knowledge Gaps in Biophysical Changes After Powered Robotic Exoskeleton Walking by Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury-A Scoping Review.Frontiers in neurology · 2022Article
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11 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundPersons with spinal cord injury (SCI) may experience both psychological and physiological benefits from robotic locomotor exoskeleton use, and knowledgeable users may have valuable perspectives to inform future development. The objective of this study is to gain insight into the experiences, perspectives, concerns, and suggestions on the use of robotic locomotor exoskeletons by civilians and veterans living with SCI.
methodsParticipants reported their demographic characteristics and the extent of robotic exoskeleton use in an online survey. Then, 28 experienced robotic locomotor exoskeleton users participated in focus groups held at three regional hospitals that specialize in rehabilitation for persons with SCI. We used a qualitative description approach analysis to analyze the data, and included thematic analysis.
resultsParticipants expressed that robotic exoskeletons were useful in therapy settings but, in their current form, were not practical for activities of daily living due to device limitations. Participants detailed the psychological benefits of being eye-level with their non-disabled peers and family members, and some reported physiologic improvements in areas such as bowel and bladder function. Participants detailed barriers of increased fatigue, spasticity, and spasms and expressed dissatisfaction with the devices due to an inability to use them independently and safely. Participants provided suggestions to manufacturers for technology improvements.
conclusionsThe varied opinions and insights of robotic locomotor exoskeletons users with SCI add to our knowledge of device benefits and limitations.
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