Opportunities in rehabilitation research

Ommaya, Ayub K.; Adams, Kenneth M.; Allman, Richard M.; Collins, Eileen G.; Cooper, Rory A.; Dixon, C. Edward; Fishman, Paul S.; Henry, James A.; Kardon, Randy H.; Kerns, Robert D.; Kupersmith, Joel; Lo, Albert; Macko, Richard F.; McArdle, Rachel; McGlinchey, Regina E.; McNeil, Malcolm R.; O’Toole, Thomas; Peckham, P. Hunter; Tuszynski, Mark H.; Waxman, Stephen G.; Wittenberg, George F.

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“…20,21 All four research thrust areas identified for mobility-assistive technology have been noted as opportunities for rehabilitation research in an expert report published by the US Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research and Development. 22 The first thrust is "advanced wheelchair design." Participants placed emphasis on technology that can avoid collisions or help to negotiate obstacles; lighter weight, folding, or smaller wheelchairs; and alternative power sources for wheelchairs.…”

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The Voice of the Consumer: A Survey of Veterans and Other Users of Assistive Technology

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This survey revealed several themes for future research and development. Advanced wheelchair design, smart device applications, human-machine interfaces, and assistive robotics and intelligent systems emerged as priorities. Survey results also demonstrated the importance for researchers to understand the effects of policy and cost on translational research and to be involved in educating both consumers and providers.

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The Voice of the Consumer: A Survey of Veterans and Other Users of Assistive Technology

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“…The field of rehabilitation has a rich history of providing improvements in functional recovery in people living with the detrimental consequences of SCI. 5,[34][35][36][37][38][39] Recently, evidence-based medicine supported by experimental and clinical data has provided a strong rationale for the use of new and innovative rehabilitation strategies targeting paralysis. 39,40,[105][106][107][108] Body weight support and treadmill training to improve walking has been shown to improve balance, speed of walking, and endurance.…”

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“…[31][32][33] In addition to enhancing reparative strategies using novel treatments, neurorehabilitation is known to improve the strength and function of people living with SCI. [34][35][36][37] New strategies including robotic training and electrical stimulation studies are providing evidence for these approaches enabling spinal cord circuits to respond to stimulation and participate in recovery mechanisms after SCI. [38][39][40] In parallel, treatments including neuroprotection, regeneration, and neurorehabilitation are targeting motor recovery and influencing quality of life issues that are so important to the SCI community.…”

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Protection and Repair After Spinal Cord Injury: Accomplishments and Future Directions

2015

Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

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It was an honor for me to present the 2014 G. Heiner Sell Memorial Lecture at the annual American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) meeting in San Antonio. For this purpose, I provided a comprehensive review of the scope of research targeting discovery and translational and clinical investigations into spinal cord injury (SCI) research. Indeed, these are exciting times in the area of spinal cord research and clinical initiatives. Many laboratories and clinical programs throughout the world are publishing data related to the pathophysiology of SCI and new strategies for protecting and promoting recovery in both animal models and humans. For this lecture, several topics were discussed including neuroprotective and reparative strategies, neurorehabilitation, quality of life issues, and future directions. In the area of neuroprotection, pathophysiological events that may be targeted with therapeutic strategies, including pharmacological and targeted temperature management were reviewed. For reparative approaches, the importance of both intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms of axonal regeneration was highlighted. Various cell therapies currently being tested in preclinical and clinical arenas were reviewed as well as ongoing US Food and Drug Administration approved trials for SCI patients. Neurorehabilitation is an evolving research field with locomotive training strategies, electrical stimulation, and brain-machine interface programs targeting various types of SCI. The importance of testing combination approaches including neuroprotective, reparative, and rehabilitative strategies to maximize recovery mechanisms was therefore emphasized. Finally, quality of life issues that affect thousands of individuals living with paralysis were also presented. Future directions and specific obstacles that require attention as we continue to move the SCI field forward were discussed.

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“…16,17 An editorial published in the Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development identified advanced wheelchairs as an important theme in rehabilitation research, as there continues to be technical, social, and behavioral barriers to overcome. 18 The US General Accounting Office has found that scientific advancement of AT, such as advances in wheelchair design, enhances the potential for people with disabilities to work. 19 The 2016 President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) Report discusses advances in wheelchair technology and calls for the VA and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to create a "road map" for wheelchair technology for the next decade.…”

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Consumer Feedback to Steer the Future of Assistive Technology Research and Development: A Pilot Study

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Dicianno

Eckstein

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Objective: The overall objective of this project was to identify consumers' opinions of their needs and wants related to assistive technology (AT) in a systematic and quantitative manner via a questionnaire that can be used to validate existing and establish new research priorities. Methods: This pilot study describes questionnaire development, online implementation, and revisions considered to the questionnaire in preparation for conducting a nationwide survey. Data from a sample (N = 112) are presented. The pilot study was critical to refine the questions and ensure that meaningful information was being collected. Results: It was identified that revisions were warranted to provide more structure and allow for consumers to prioritize AT research efforts. Conclusion:The questionnaire results, although positively in favor of many of the technologies presented, are inconclusive to identify generalizable research priorities, thus expansion to a nationwide population is warranted.

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Opportunities in rehabilitation research

Cited by 8 publications

References 146 publications

The Voice of the Consumer: A Survey of Veterans and Other Users of Assistive Technology

The Voice of the Consumer: A Survey of Veterans and Other Users of Assistive Technology

Protection and Repair After Spinal Cord Injury: Accomplishments and Future Directions

Consumer Feedback to Steer the Future of Assistive Technology Research and Development: A Pilot Study

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