Margit Alt Murphy

Sahlgrenska University Hospital, University of Gothenburg

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Margit Alt Murphy is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on the translation of technology-based interventions into clinical practice for upper extremity recovery. Her work critically examines the persistent gap between rapid research innovation in rehabilitation technology and its slow adoption in real-world clinical settings. A key contribution is her 2023 scoping review on the uptake of technology for neurorehabilitation, which has already garnered 43 citations, highlighting the field’s urgent need for implementation strategies. She also played a pivotal role in a European Delphi consensus study (2016, 26 citations) within the EU COST Action Network on Robotics for Neurorehabilitation, addressing the critical lack of standardized assessment methods that hinder evidence for cost-effectiveness. By identifying methodological barriers and forging expert consensus, Alt Murphy’s research provides a foundational roadmap for integrating robotics and other technologies into routine care. Her work is essential for students and clinicians seeking to understand how to bridge the research-to-practice divide in neurorehabilitation, ensuring that promising technological advances translate into tangible patient outcomes.