title: Effectiveness of robotic assisted rehabilitation for mobility and functional ability in adult stroke patients: a systematic review protocol.
abstract: The objective of this review is to synthesize the best available evidence on the effectiveness of robotic assistive devices in the rehabilitation of adult stroke patients for recovery of impairments in the upper and lower limbs. The secondary objective is to investigate the sustainability of treatment effects associated with use of robotic devices.The specific review question to be addressed is: can robotic assistive devices help adult stroke patients regain motor movement of their upper and lower limbs?
authors.affiliation: Joanna Briggs Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
authors.forename: Kenneth
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lo
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stephenson
authors.forename: Craig
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lockwood
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D051346:Mobility Limitation; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012371:Robotics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation / Q000379:methods*; D000078202:Systematic Reviews as Topic