Vanesa Carrión-Téllez

Ms. Vanesa Carrión-Téllez

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 December 2025 in Health Science Reports
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VCVanesa Carrión-Téllez
Vanesa Carrión-Téllez
JPJosé‐Ángel Pastor‐Zaplana
José‐Ángel Pastor‐Zaplana
LGLaura-María Compañ Gabucio
Laura-María Compañ Gabucio
PGPaula Peral Gómez
Paula Peral Gómez
NGNicolas Garcia-Aracil
Nicolas Garcia-Aracil
Background and Aims: The sequelae of stroke have a profound impact on individuals' independence. Among these, motor limitations of the upper limb significantly impair activities of daily living. Currently, robotic therapies have emerged as an innovative therapeutic approach; however, the existing evidence is heterogeneous and fails to provide conclusive data regarding their effectiveness. Therefore, the objective of this umbrella review is to describe the effectiveness of robotic devices for upper limb rehabilitation in adults who have had a stroke. In addition, to identify the most commonly used robotic devices and examine the benefits of their use in combination with other therapeutic modalities. Methods: We will conduct an umbrella review with a systematic search in the following databases: PubMed (MEDLINE), Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library. We will limit the search to the last 5 years in order to include the most recent literature. Search results will be independently screened by two authors in two phases: by title and abstract, and then by full text. We will include systematic reviews with and without meta‐analysis published in English, French, or Spanish aimed at exploring the use of robotic devices in upper limb motor rehabilitation for adults' post‐stroke. Results: Two authors will extract data into pre‐designed tables. We will include variables such as strength, joint range of motion, upper limb and hand motor function, spasticity, and dependence in activities of daily living. The AMSTAR‐2 scale will be used to assess the methodological quality of the included systematic reviews. Results will be presented narratively and in tables. Conclusion: This protocol will facilitate the development of an umbrella review that synthesizes current evidence on the effectiveness of robotic devices for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke, specifically identifying device classifications, therapeutic approaches, and clinical outcomes.

17 January 2026 in Healthcare
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GMGema Moreno
Gema Moreno
VDVerónica Company Devesa
Verónica Company Devesa
MEMaría Cristina Espinosa-Sempere
María Cristina Espinosa-Sempere
PGPaula Peral Gómez
Paula Peral Gómez
VCVanesa Carrión-Téllez
Vanesa Carrión-Téllez
LGLaura-María Compañ Gabucio
Laura-María Compañ Gabucio
Background: Acquired brain injury (ABI) affects manual dexterity (MD) and cognitive functions, limiting daily activity performance. Occupational therapy aims to improve functionality and quality of life. Objective: To examine and describe the available evidence on the impact of MD training on cognitive processes and functional performance in adults with stroke, as well as to identify the most commonly used assessment tools and intervention techniques. Methods: Scoping review. A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed and Scopus to identify experimental studies from the last 10 years involving adults with ABI who participated in interventions targeting upper-limb, MD, and cognitive function. A three-phase screening was carried out by two authors with duplicates removed using Zotero version 7.0. Results: Ten articles published between 2016 and 2023 were included. The most frequent interventions involved robotics and virtual reality. Eight studies were conducted by occupational therapists or included occupational therapy involvement, while two were conducted by physiotherapists. Training MD and upper-limb motor skills led to improvements in attention, memory, and executive functions. Conclusions: Findings support combined motor–cognitive interventions carried out by occupational therapists or physiotherapists to optimize rehabilitation outcomes, although further research is needed to strengthen the evidence.