Frontiers in Neuroergonomics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3
Published: Feb. 1, 2023
Introduction
Strokes
leave
around
40%
of
survivors
dependent
in
their
activities
daily
living,
notably
due
to
severe
motor
disabilities.
Brain-computer
interfaces
(BCIs)
have
been
shown
be
efficiency
for
improving
recovery
after
stroke,
but
this
is
still
far
from
the
level
required
achieve
clinical
breakthrough
expected
by
both
clinicians
and
patients.
While
technical
levers
improvement
identified
(e.g.,
sensors
signal
processing),
fully
optimized
BCIs
are
pointless
if
patients
cannot
or
do
not
want
use
them.
We
hypothesize
that
BCI
acceptability
will
reduce
patients'
anxiety
levels,
while
increasing
motivation
engagement
procedure,
thereby
favoring
learning,
ultimately,
recovery.
In
other
terms,
could
used
as
a
lever
improve
efficiency.
Yet,
studies
on
based
acceptability/acceptance
literature
missing.
Thus,
our
goal
was
model
context
rehabilitation
identify
its
determinants.
Methods
The
main
outcomes
paper
following:
i)
we
designed
first
ii)
created
questionnaire
assess
distributed
it
sample
representative
general
public
France
(
N
=
753,
high
response
rate
strengthens
reliability
results),
iii)
validated
structure
iv)
quantified
impact
different
factors
population.
Results
show
associated
with
levels
stroke
intention
them
mainly
driven
perceived
usefulness
system.
addition,
providing
people
clear
information
regarding
functioning
scientific
relevance
had
positive
influence
behavioral
.
Discussion
With
propose
basis
(model)
methodology
adapted
future
order
study
compare
results
obtained
with:
stakeholders,
i.e.,
caregivers;
populations
cultures
world;
targets,
non-clinical
applications.
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 18, P. 1297 - 1317
Published: March 1, 2025
This
study
aims
to
conduct
a
bibliometric
analysis
of
the
application
brain-
computer
interface
(BCI)
in
rehabilitation
medicine,
assessing
current
state,
developmental
trends,
and
future
potential
this
field.
By
systematically
analyzing
relevant
literature,
we
seek
identify
key
research
themes
enhance
understanding
BCI
technology
rehabilitation.
We
utilized
tools
such
as
VOSviewer
CiteSpace
screen
analyze
426
articles
from
Web
Science
Core
Collection
(WoSCC)
database.
quantitatively
evaluated
citation
patterns,
publication
collaboration
networks
institutions
authors
uncover
hotspots
frontier
dynamics
The
findings
indicate
continuous
increase
publications
since
2003,
with
notable
peak
occurring
between
2019
2021.
revealed
that
motor
imagery,
recovery,
signal
processing
are
predominant
themes.
Furthermore,
United
States
China
leading
volume
related
medicine.
Key
include
University
Tübingen
New
York
State
Department
Health,
significant
contributions
scholars
like
Niels
Birbaumer.
Although
on
medicine
shows
efficacy,
further
exploration
certain
directions
is
needed,
along
promotion
interdisciplinary
comprehensively
address
complex
real-world
issues
function
impairment.
Future
should
focus
optimizing
training
models,
enhancing
technical
feasibility,
exploring
home
applications
facilitate
broader
adoption
Neurorehabilitation and neural repair,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
36(12), P. 747 - 756
Published: Nov. 25, 2022
The
development
of
brain–computer
interface-controlled
exoskeletons
promises
new
treatment
strategies
for
neurorehabilitation
after
stroke
or
spinal
cord
injury.
By
converting
brain/neural
activity
into
control
signals
wearable
actuators,
(B/NEs)
enable
the
execution
movements
despite
impaired
motor
function.
Beyond
use
as
assistive
devices,
it
was
shown
that—upon
repeated
over
several
weeks—B/NEs
can
trigger
recovery,
even
in
chronic
paralysis.
Recent
lightweight
robotic
comfortable
and
portable
real-world
brain
recordings,
well
reliable
have
paved
way
B/NEs
to
enter
clinical
care.
Although
are
now
technically
ready
broader
use,
their
promotion
will
critically
depend
on
early
adopters,
example,
research-oriented
physiotherapists
clinicians
who
open
innovation.
Data
collected
by
adopters
further
elucidate
underlying
mechanisms
B/NE-triggered
recovery
play
a
key
role
increasing
efficacy
personalized
strategies.
Moreover,
provide
indispensable
feedback
manufacturers
necessary
improve
robustness,
applicability,
adoption
existing
therapy
plans.
Stroke and Vascular Neurology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(6), P. 541 - 549
Published: July 19, 2022
Brain-computer
interface
(BCI)
technology
translates
brain
activity
into
meaningful
commands
to
establish
a
direct
connection
between
the
and
external
world.
Neuroscientific
research
in
past
two
decades
has
indicated
tremendous
potential
of
BCI
systems
for
rehabilitation
patients
suffering
from
poststroke
impairments.
By
promoting
neuronal
recovery
damaged
networks,
have
achieved
promising
results
motor,
cognitive,
language
Also,
several
assistive
that
provide
alternative
means
communication
control
severely
paralysed
been
proposed
enhance
patients'
quality
life.
In
this
article,
we
present
perspective
review
recent
advances
challenges
used
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. e13588 - e13588
Published: Feb. 10, 2023
Various
hand
rehabilitation
systems
have
recently
been
developed
for
stroke
patients,
particularly
commercial
devices.
Articles
from
10
electronic
databases
2010
to
2022
were
extracted
conduct
a
systematic
review
explore
the
existing
training
(hardware
and
software)
evaluate
their
clinical
effectiveness.
This
divided
equipment
into
contact
non-contact
types.
Game-based
protocols
further
classified
two
types:
immersion
non-immersion.
The
results
of
indicated
that
majority
devices
included
effective
in
improving
function.
Users
who
underwent
with
these
reported
improvements
appealing
as
they
helped
reduce
boredom
during
sessions.
However,
also
identified
some
common
technical
drawbacks
devices,
such
vulnerability
effects
light.
Additionally,
it
was
found
currently,
there
is
no
commercially
available
game-based
protocol
specifically
targets
rehabilitation.
Given
ongoing
COVID-19
pandemic,
need
develop
safer
more
engaging
community
home-based
suggests
revisions
or
development
new
scales
evaluation
consider
current
scenario,
where
in-person
interactions
might
be
limited.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Jan. 14, 2023
Brain-Computer
Interfaces
(BCI)
promote
upper
limb
recovery
in
stroke
patients
reinforcing
motor
related
brain
activity
(from
electroencephalogaphy,
EEG).
Hybrid
BCIs
which
include
peripheral
signals
(electromyography,
EMG)
as
control
features
could
be
employed
to
monitor
post-stroke
abnormalities.
To
ground
the
use
of
corticomuscular
coherence
(CMC)
a
hybrid
feature
for
rehabilitative
BCI,
we
analyzed
high-density
CMC
networks
(derived
from
multiple
EEG
and
EMG
channels)
their
relation
with
deficit
by
comparing
data
healthy
participants
during
simple
hand
tasks.
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Aug. 3, 2022
Background
Upper
extremity
dysfunction
after
stroke
is
an
urgent
clinical
problem
that
greatly
affects
patients'
daily
life
and
reduces
their
quality
of
life.
As
emerging
rehabilitation
method,
brain-machine
interface
(BMI)-based
training
can
extract
brain
signals
provide
feedback
to
form
a
closed-loop
rehabilitation,
which
currently
being
studied
for
functional
restoration
stroke.
However,
there
no
reliable
medical
evidence
support
the
effect
BMI-based
on
upper
function
This
review
aimed
evaluate
efficacy
safety
improving
stroke,
as
well
potential
differences
in
different
external
devices.
Methods
English-language
literature
published
before
April
1,
2022,
was
searched
five
electronic
databases
using
search
terms
including
“brain-computer/machine
interface”,
“stroke”
“upper
extremity.”
The
identified
articles
were
screened,
data
extracted,
methodological
included
trials
assessed.
Meta-analysis
performed
RevMan
5.4.1
software.
GRADE
method
used
assess
evidence.
Results
A
total
17
studies
with
410
post-stroke
patients
included.
showed
significantly
improved
motor
[standardized
mean
difference
(SMD)
=
0.62;
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
(0.34,
0.90);
I
2
38%;
p
<
0.0001;
n
385;
random-effects
model;
moderate-quality
evidence].
Subgroup
meta-analysis
indicated
improves
both
chronic
[SMD
0.68;
CI
(0.32,
1.03),
46%;
0.0002,
model]
subacute
1.11;
95%CI
(0.22,
1.99);
76%;
0.01;
compared
control
interventions,
electrical
stimulation
(FES)
(0.67,
1.54);
11%;
0.00001;
model]or
visual
0.66;
(0.2,
1.12);
4%;
0.005;
model;]
devices
BMI
more
effective
than
robot.
In
addition,
activities
living
(ADL)
interventions
1.12;
(0.65,
1.60);
0%;
80;
model].
There
statistical
dropout
rate
adverse
effects
between
group
group.
Conclusion
limb
ADL
patients.
combined
FES
or
may
be
better
combination
recovery
trainings
are
well-tolerated
associated
mild
effects.
Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Sept. 20, 2024
Brain-computer
interfaces
(BCIs)
represent
a
groundbreaking
approach
to
enabling
direct
communication
for
individuals
with
severe
motor
impairments,
circumventing
traditional
neural
and
muscular
pathways.
Among
the
diverse
array
of
BCI
technologies,
electroencephalogram
(EEG)-based
systems
are
particularly
favored
due
their
non-invasive
nature,
user-friendly
operation,
cost-effectiveness.
Recent
advancements
have
facilitated
development
adaptive
bidirectional
closed-loop
BCIs,
which
dynamically
adjust
users’
brain
activity,
thereby
enhancing
responsiveness
efficacy
in
neurorehabilitation.
These
support
real-time
modulation
continuous
feedback,
fostering
personalized
therapeutic
interventions
that
align
behavioral
responses.
By
incorporating
machine
learning
algorithms,
these
BCIs
optimize
user
interaction
promote
recovery
outcomes
through
mechanisms
activity-dependent
neuroplasticity.
This
paper
reviews
current
landscape
EEG-based
examining
applications
sensory
functions,
as
well
challenges
encountered
practical
implementation.
The
findings
underscore
potential
technologies
significantly
enhance
patients’
quality
life
social
interaction,
while
also
identifying
critical
areas
future
research
aimed
at
improving
system
adaptability
performance.
As
artificial
intelligence
continue,
evolution
sophisticated
holds
promise
transforming
neurorehabilitation
expanding
across
various
domains.
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 11, 2022
Several
studies
have
shown
the
positive
clinical
effect
of
brain
computer
interface
(BCI)
training
for
stroke
rehabilitation.
This
study
investigated
efficacy
sensorimotor
rhythm
(SMR)-based
BCI
with
audio-cue,
motor
observation
and
multisensory
feedback
post-stroke
Furthermore,
we
discussed
interaction
between
intensity
duration
in
training.
Twenty-four
patients
severe
upper
limb
(UL)
deficits
were
randomly
assigned
to
two
groups:
2-week
SMR-BCI
combined
conventional
treatment
(BCI
Group,
BG,
n
=
12)
without
intervention
(Control
CG,
12).
Motor
function
was
measured
using
measurement
scales,
including
Fugl-Meyer
Assessment-Upper
Extremities
(FMA-UE;
primary
outcome
measure),
Wolf
Functional
Test
(WMFT),
Modified
Barthel
Index
(MBI),
at
baseline
(Week
0),
post-intervention
2),
follow-up
week
4).
EEG
data
from
allocated
BG
recorded
Week
0
2
quantified
by
mu
suppression
means
event-related
desynchronization
(ERD)
(8-12
Hz).
All
functional
assessment
scores
(FMA-UE,
WMFT,
MBI)
significantly
improved
both
groups
(p
<
0.05).
The
had
higher
FMA-UE
WMFT
improvement
4
compared
CG.
bilateral
hemisphere
a
trend
2.
proposes
new
effective
system
demonstrates
that
feedback,
together
therapy
may
promote
long-lasting
UL
improvement.
Clinical
Trial
Registration:
[http://www.chictr.org.cn],
identifier
[ChiCTR2000041119].
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
According
to
the
World
Health
Organization,
hundreds
of
individuals
commence
wheelchair
use
daily,
often
due
an
injury
such
as
spinal
cord
or
through
a
condition
stroke.
However,
manual
users
typically
experience
reductions
in
individual
community
mobility
and
participation.
In
this
review,
articles
from
2017
2023
were
reviewed
identify
means
measuring
participation
users,
factors
that
can
impact
these
aspects,
current
rehabilitation
techniques
for
improving
them.
The
selected
document
best
practices
utilizing
self-surveys,
in-clinic
assessments,
remote
tracking
GPS
accelerometer
data,
which
specialists
apply
track
their
patients’
accurately.
Furthermore,
methods
training
programs,
brain-computer
interface
triggered
functional
electric
stimulation
therapy,
community-based
programs
show
potential
improve
users.
Recommendations
made
highlight
avenues
future
research.