Purpose: This study aimed to analyse the experience of two participating workplaces
in introducing innovative robotically assisted rehabilitation in clinical practice
and influencing the quality of life of patients.Methodology/Approach: Online questionnaires
were distributed to the rehabilitation staff of the two workplaces, and the Functional
Independence Measurement (FIM) and Barthel index were measured before the start of
rehabilitation and after the completion of rehabilitation. Results showed that the
robots were highly effective, easy to use, and significant in achieving the therapeutic
goal. Rehabilitation specialists who already have experience in robotic rehabilitation
perceive the expected impacts with a higher efficiency of 10% compared to those who
do not have experience with robot-assisted therapy. In a selected group of patients,
a significant positive effect on the functional status of patients and their quality
of life was demonstrated.Research Limitation/Implication: Robotically assisted rehabilitation
has a positive effect on functional status and quality of life, motivating rehabilitation
workers even when treating patients with severe disabilities.Originality/Value of
paper: Data collected are beneficial for health, educational, and social fields.
