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Robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) is suggested to improve walking ability after stroke. The purpose of this study was to describe experiences of robotic-assisted gait training as part of a gait training intervention among persons in the chronic phase after stroke. Semi-structured interviews were performed with 13 participants after a 6-week intervention including treadmill gait training with the Hybrid Assistive Limb ®  (HAL) exoskeleton. Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Four categories emerged: (1)  A rare opportunity for potential improvements  describes the mindset before the start of the intervention; (2)  Being pushed to the limit  represents the experience of engaging in intensive gait training; (3)  Walking with both resistance and constraints  reveals barriers and facilitators during HAL training; (4)  Reaching the end and taking the next step alone  illustrates feelings of confidence or concern as the intervention ended. The gait training intervention including RAGT was considered demanding but appreciated. Support and concrete, individual feedback was crucial for motivation, whilst the lack of variation was a barrier. Results encourage further development of exoskeletons that are comfortable to wear and stimulate active participation by enabling smoothly synchronised movements performed during task-specific activities in different environments.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONWhen provided in a suitable context, the mental and physical challenges of intensive robotic-assisted gait training can be both inspiring and motivating.Support and engagement along with informative feedback from therapists are suggested crucial for motivation.Intensive task-specific gait training may preferably be performed in an enriched environment and combined with other physiotherapy treatments to stimulate engagement. When provided in a suitable context, the mental and physical challenges of intensive robotic-assisted gait training can be both inspiring and motivating. Support and engagement along with informative feedback from therapists are suggested crucial for motivation. Intensive task-specific gait training may preferably be performed in an enriched environment and combined with other physiotherapy treatments to stimulate engagement.

Users’ experiences of intensive robotic-assisted gait training post-stroke – “a push forward or feeling pushed around?”