Open AccessConceptualization of Hand-TaPS to measure the subjective experience of dynamic hand orthoses in promoting functional recovery at home after stroke
Author(s) -
Ma Maitland Schladen,
Yiannis Koumpouros,
Melissa Sandison,
Rafael Casas,
Peter S. Lum
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
technology and disability
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.225
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1878-643X
pISSN - 1055-4181
DOI - 10.3233/tad-200289
Subject(s) - conceptualization , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychology , exoskeleton , stroke (engine) , assistive technology , occupational therapy , activities of daily living , computer science , human–computer interaction , medicine , artificial intelligence , engineering , mechanical engineering , psychiatry
Dynamic exoskeleton orthoses provide assistance needed to complete movements that would otherwise be impossible after stroke. Beyond the demonstration of their effectiveness, the subjective experience of dynamic orthoses also needs to be considered.