Elspeth Froude
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Total Citations
49
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About
Elspeth Froude’s research sits at the vital intersection of rehabilitation robotics and clinical practice, focusing on how robot-assisted upper limb therapy (RT-UL) can be effectively integrated into stroke recovery. Her work is distinguished by its pragmatic, therapist-centered approach—rather than simply proving that robots work, she investigates the real-world barriers and facilitators to their adoption. Her most-cited paper (28 citations) reveals the critical perceptions of occupational therapists and physiotherapists, identifying the factors that either enable or hinder the translation of robotic therapy from research into routine clinical care. Froude’s subsequent studies have systematically tracked the dose, duration, and sustainability of RT-UL in sub-acute settings, providing the first empirical evidence on how much practice stroke survivors actually receive when robots are used in everyday rehabilitation. Her 2025 work extends this inquiry across Australia, offering insights into therapist acceptance at a national scale. By centering the clinician’s voice and focusing on implementation science, Froude has become a key figure in bridging the gap between technological innovation and practical, sustainable stroke rehabilitation.
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