Meiling Carbajal-Galarza
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Meiling Carbajal-Galarza is a rising researcher dedicated to advancing stroke rehabilitation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where 69% of global stroke incidence occurs. Her work focuses on evaluating technology-based interventions—such as virtual reality, robotics, and telerehabilitation—to improve upper limb motor function, a critical area for reducing post-stroke disability. Her most impactful contribution is a systematic review and meta-analysis (2025) that synthesizes evidence on these technologies’ effectiveness in LMICs, highlighting their potential to overcome barriers like high costs and limited access to traditional therapy. This work, alongside her earlier protocol paper (2020), has garnered citations that underscore its relevance to global health equity. Carbajal-Galarza’s research bridges a crucial gap by assessing scalable, low-cost solutions for resource-constrained settings, directly addressing the functional dependence caused by upper extremity paresis. Her findings inform rehabilitation strategies that could transform care in underserved populations, making her a key voice in neurorehabilitation and health technology. With a focus on pragmatic, evidence-based interventions, she is poised to shape future policies and clinical practices for stroke recovery in LMICs.
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