Intrinsic motivation for using a wearable hip exoskeleton

IF 0.7 Q4 REHABILITATION

Technology and Disability Pub Date : 2022-03-18 DOI:10.3233/tad-210362

Stijn Roggeman, Mahyar Firouzi, N. Lefeber, E. De Keersmaecker, Lotte Cuypers, E. Swinnen, E. Joos, Marc Schiltz, S. Hatem

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Walking difficulties put an individual at high risk of falling, institutionalisation and even death. The use of robotical rehabilitation or assistive devices for walking has gained considerable interest as a means of improving patients’ gait abilities. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this research was to examine patients’ intrinsic motivation to train with a wearable hip exoskeleton (Honda Walking Assist). METHODS: Rehabilitation patients (stroke, medullar lesion, orthopaedic surgery) and elderly (> 65 yrs) with walking difficulties were recruited for this study (n= 23). Each walked with the Honda Walking Assist for 30 minutes during one therapy session and completed the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) afterwards. RESULTS: All participants presented with high scores on the IMI, in particular for the items ‘interest/enjoyment’ (median: 43; 25th–75th perc.: 37–46; maximal score: 49), ‘perceived competence of walking’ (35 [31–38]; max. score 42) and ‘value/usefulness’ (44 [35–49]; max. score 49). CONCLUSIONS: This robotic exoskeleton for assisted walking was considered a valuable device by the majority of participants, eliciting a high degree of motivation and enjoyment.

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使用可穿戴髋关节外骨骼的内在动机

背景:行走困难使个体处于跌倒、住院甚至死亡的高风险中。机器人康复或辅助行走装置的使用作为改善患者步态能力的一种手段已经获得了相当大的兴趣。目的:本研究的目的是研究患者使用可穿戴髋关节外骨骼(本田步行辅助)进行训练的内在动机。方法:本研究招募康复患者(脑卒中、髓质病变、骨科手术)和行走困难的老年人(50 ~ 65岁)(n= 23)。在一次治疗过程中，每个人都用本田步行辅助行走30分钟，然后完成内在动机量表(IMI)。结果:所有参与者的IMI得分都很高，特别是在“兴趣/享受”项目上(中位数:43;25 th - 75全氯乙烯。: 37-46;最高得分:49分)，“感知行走能力”(35分[31-38];max。得分42)和“价值/有用性”(44分[35-49];max。得分49)。结论:这种用于辅助行走的机器人外骨骼被大多数参与者认为是一种有价值的设备，引起了高度的动力和乐趣。

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Technology and Disability Medicine-Rehabilitation

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1.40

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期刊介绍： Technology and Disability communicates knowledge about the field of assistive technology devices and services, within the context of the lives of end users - persons with disabilities and their family members. While the topics are technical in nature, the articles are written for broad comprehension despite the reader"s education or training. Technology and Disability"s contents cover research and development efforts, education and training programs, service and policy activities and consumer experiences. - The term Technology refers to assistive devices and services. - The term Disability refers to both permanent and temporary functional limitations experienced by people of any age within any circumstance.