Development of a Rehabilitation Robotic Device: National Differences in Therapist Practice
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چکیده
Rehabilitation robotic devices could aid therapists in providing therapeutic exercises. National differences between clinical practices of therapists may affect the acceptance of such a device. This research seeks to discover the preferences of therapists with respect to features of an upper limb rehabilitation robot, specifically presenting results from the United States, Canada, and Australia.
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