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Pragmatic recommendations to improve access to rehabilitation robots, assistive technologies and neurorehabilitation services in Africa: proceedings from ICORR-SASNET Ghana neurorehabilitation workshop, 2024

Ad Adams, Ebenezer
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Riener, Robert
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Bouri, Mohamed  
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2025
Frontiers in Stroke

The 2024 ICORR-SASNET Ghana Neurorehabilitation Robotics workshop, convened on March 15-16, 2024, in Accra, Ghana, brought together 22 speakers and 27 attendees from nine countries to address the pressing need for enhanced access to neurorehabilitation services and rehabilitation robotics in Africa. Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) face substantial challenges in providing adequate rehabilitation services. This exacerbates the burden of disability and impedes the recovery and quality of life of individuals with stroke and other neurological conditions. The workshop aimed to: (1) discuss current trends, challenges in neurorehabilitation services and rehabilitation robotics in Africa; (2) identify gaps in access to rehabilitation services and assistive technologies in LMICs; (3) develop strategies for improving access to these services; and (4) promote collaborative efforts and knowledge sharing among health professionals and stakeholders. A purposive sampling method was employed to recruit a diverse cohort of practicing health professionals, policy makers, and a stroke survivor/advocate. The workshop featured expert presentations and discussions centered on three key questions: (1) the current status of stroke rehabilitation in Africa and driving policies, (2) the role of assistive technology and rehabilitation devices in Africa, and (3) strategies for inclusive implementation culminated into 10 targeted recommendations for integrating rehabilitation robotics into conventional therapies. A roadmap was developed, featuring future initiatives, awareness campaigns, and technology transfer programs, with a planned second workshop in 2026, aiming to enhance access and promote sustainable solutions.

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DOI
10.3389/fstro.2025.1565651
Scopus ID

2-s2.0-105016217142

Author(s)
Ad Adams, Ebenezer

Stroke Association Support Network-Ghana (SASNET-GHANA)

Riener, Robert

Uniklinik Balgrist

Bouri, Mohamed  

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Gunther, Isabel

ETH Zürich

Olaogun, Matthew

Chrisland University

Komolafe, Morenikeji A.

Obafemi Awolowo University

Ad Adams, Chinonso A.

Stroke Association Support Network-Ghana (SASNET-GHANA)

Akpalu, Albert

University of Ghana

Agoriwo, Mary W.

University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana

Ajavon, Leslie W.

37 Military Hospital

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Date Issued

2025

Published in
Frontiers in Stroke
Volume

4

Article Number

1565651

Subjects

Africa

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assistive technology

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community-based rehabilitation

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disabilities

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low-and middle-income countries

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neurorehabilitation

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robot-assisted rehabilitation

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stroke

Editorial or Peer reviewed

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TNE  
FunderFunding(s)Grant NumberGrant URL

ETH

Stroke Association Support Network-Ghana

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September 29, 2025
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