Introduction: Cerebrovascular diseases, such as stroke, represent a significant societal
burden in developed countries, including Slovenia, where approximately 4,000 people
experience a stroke each year. The main risk factors are high blood pressure, cholesterol,
and smoking, with high blood pressure being the most common cause. Purpose: The
purpose of this thesis is to review the existing knowledge on the use of robotic devices in
occupational therapy for stroke patients. Methods: A systematic review of the literature
was conducted according to the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute. Studies were
searched on the basis of set inclusion and exclusion criteria in the databases of CINAHL,
OTSeeker and Web of Science. Keywords in English were "stroke" or "TIA" or
"cerebrovascular accidents' or "CVA" and "occup* therapy" or "OT" and "robot" or
"robotic-assisted”. Results: Six articles were included in the final analysis, from which we
developed five themes. We found that tailoring therapy, including the use of robotic
devices, significantly improves rehabilitation after stroke. Robotic technology enables
accurate feedback and repetitive practice, which promotes motor learning. Discussion and
Conclusion: Robotic devices effectively complement traditional rehabilitation methods.
Tailoring therapies to the specific needs of people after a stroke is important for success,
but high costs and technical challenges still hinder their wider use. In the future, the
development of robotics will enable more personalized and effective rehabilitation
approaches.
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