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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Assistive Technology
  • Rehabilitation Engineering

Background:

  • Growing demand for assistive robots to support independent living for individuals with physical disabilities.
  • Limited commercial accessibility of such robots for home use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of the Stretch robot on the functional performance of everyday activities for an individual with quadriplegia.
  • To assess improvements in daily task performance and quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • Employed a participatory design approach with single-subject volunteer sampling.
  • Utilized point-in-time evaluations including the Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale (SS-QOL) and Stroke Impact Scale (SIS).
  • Conducted pre- and post-intervention measures using the Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) for personalized goal assessment.

Main Results:

  • Statistically significant improvements in GAS scores were observed for grooming, self-feeding, social participation, and meal planning.
  • Achieved a T-scale score of 74.43, indicating substantial goal attainment.
  • Demonstrated enhanced functional performance in daily activities and a reduction in care partner assistance.

Conclusions:

  • The Stretch robot effectively improved functional performance in daily activities for an individual with quadriplegia.
  • The use of assistive robotics positively impacted the user's experience and reduced reliance on care partners.
  • This study highlights the potential of assistive robots in promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for people with severe physical disabilities.