The goal of this study is to identify the needs and requirements of end-users regarding the implementation of a lower-limb exoskeleton in a remote home setting. The end-users include older adults with sarcopenia, post-stroke individuals and physiotherapists. The main question it aims to answer is: • What are the needs and requirements of the end-user population when developing a lower-limb exoskeleton that can be implemented in a remote home setting? Participants will engage in three separate focus group sessions, in which they will discuss the predetermined topics. Interactions between the participants will be guided by open questions.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
12
The participant will be asked to take part in three separate focus group discussions implementing the co-design principle. Following the co-design principle the participants will actively contribute towards the primary outcomes. Open questions will be asked to guide the discussion. Interaction between participants will be encouraged.
Brubotics Rehabilitation Research Center
Jette, Brussels Capital, Belgium
User Personas
A set of personas (=representation of a group of individuals with common characteristics) will be defined for both the older adults with sarcopenia and the stroke survivors. This is identified through the qualitative analysis of the answers on predefined open questions during the focus group discussion.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Identification of Activities for Exoskeleton Use
Specific activities where exoskeletons demonstrate added value will be defined. This is identified through the qualitive analysis of the answers on predefined open questions during the focus group discussion.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Interface and Design Concept Formulation
Key elements on the interface and design concept of exoskeletons will be described. This is identified through the qualitive analysis of the answers on predefined open questions during the focus group discussion.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Digital Rehabilitation Outcomes
Key elements of rehabilitation measures that an exoskeletons should be able to assess will be described. This is identified through the qualitive analysis of the answers on predefined open questions during the focus group discussion.
Time frame: 8 weeks
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