Using nominal group technique to advance power assisted exercise equipment for people with stroke

Abstract Background Power assisted exercise is accessible and acceptable for people with stroke. The potential technological advancement of the equipment to improve user experience has been identified. Involvement end users service providers in design health technologies essential determining how said technology perceived adopted. This project invited stroke influence features determine machine selection preliminary stages a codesign research programme. Aims To capture perspectives professionals working about proposed digitalisation power select machines prototype development. Methods Nominal group technique was used perspectives, ideas, preferences priorities three stakeholder groups: (n = 3, mean age 66 years), rehabilitation 3) scientists 3). Two questions underpinned structure events; ‘What does an assistive need do allow person engage exercise?’ ‘ Which would you prioritise use People Stroke?’ Attendees were cast votes indicate their preferred machines. Findings Synthesis data from NGT identified four domains; software interface, programme, accessories, setting service. Three range nine through vote counting. Conclusion directed be included development technology. vision shared by during structured discussion shaped subsequent steps testing new Patient provider contribution opinions stroke, central key decisions which will shape equipment, future guide implementation technologies.