The Application of Robotics in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review

: Robotics is commonly used in the rehabilitation of neuro-musculoskeletal injuries and diseases. While in these conditions, robotics has clear benefits, it is unknown whether robotics will also enhance the outcome of cardiac rehabilitation. This systematic review evaluates the use of robotics in ca...

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Published in:Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) Lithuania), 2024-07, Vol.60 (7), p.1161
Main Authors: Aburub, Aseel, Darabseh, Mohammad Z, Badran, Rahaf, Shurrab, Ala'a M, Amro, Anwaar, Degens, Hans
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bias
cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation - methods
exercise capacity
Exercise Therapy - methods
Heart failure
Humans
Intervention
Longitudinal studies
Patients
Physical therapy
physiotherapy
Quality of Life
Rehabilitation
Robotics
Robotics - methods
Systematic review
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Summary:: Robotics is commonly used in the rehabilitation of neuro-musculoskeletal injuries and diseases. While in these conditions, robotics has clear benefits, it is unknown whether robotics will also enhance the outcome of cardiac rehabilitation. This systematic review evaluates the use of robotics in cardiac rehabilitation. : A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed (MEDLINE), CINAHL, AMED, SPORTDiscus, and the Physiotherapy Evidence Database. Longitudinal interventional studies were included if they met specified criteria. Two reviewers independently conducted title, abstract, and full-text screening and data extraction. The quality assessment and risk of bias were conducted according to the PEDRO scale and Cochrane Risk of Bias tool 2, respectively. : Four trials were included in this review out of 60 screened studies. The quality of the included studies was good with a low risk of bias. The trials used different robotic systems: Lokomat system, Motomed Letto/Thera Trainer tigo, BEAR, and Myosuit. It was found that interventions that included the use of robotic assistance technologies improved the exercise capacity, VO max/peak, left ventricular ejection fraction, QOL, and physical functioning in people with cardiac diseases. : Robotic assistance technologies can be used in cardiac rehabilitation programs. Further studies are needed to confirm the results and determine whether the use of robotics enhances intervention outcomes above standard interventions.
ISSN:1648-9144
1010-660X
1648-9144
DOI:10.3390/medicina60071161