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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Therapeutic Technologies

Background:

  • Robot-assisted massage is an emerging field with increasing research interest.
  • A comprehensive systematic review specifically on robot-assisted massage has been lacking.
  • This study addresses the need for a consolidated overview of existing evidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically identify and summarize evidence on robot-assisted massage.
  • To evaluate the application and effectiveness of robotic massage in healthcare settings.
  • To provide insights into the current state and future potential of this technology.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of Ovid and Scopus databases up to March 2023.
  • Adherence to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
  • Qualitative analysis due to methodological diversity in 17 included studies.

Main Results:

  • Seventeen studies (15 preliminary trials, 1 quasi-experimental, 1 RCT) met inclusion criteria.
  • Applications included oral rehabilitation, scalp, low back, shoulder, and full-body massage.
  • All studies indicated that robotic massage enhances health and well-being.

Conclusions:

  • Robot-assisted massage interventions provide significant physical and mental health benefits.
  • Robotic massage can be integrated as an adjunct therapy to improve human well-being.
  • Further research is recommended to validate these promising findings.