Deborah Crown

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Deborah Crown’s research focuses on the intersection of assistive technology and spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation, with a particular emphasis on robotic locomotor exoskeletons. Her work explores both user and clinician perspectives to bridge the gap between technological innovation and real-world clinical application. In her highly cited 2020 study, she conducted a qualitative analysis of users with SCI, documenting the psychological and physiological benefits of exoskeleton use while also identifying critical limitations and user-driven recommendations for future design. This paper has garnered 34 citations, reflecting its influence in shaping patient-centered exoskeleton development. Complementing this, her 2020 study on clinician perceptions (23 citations) reveals the practical challenges and facilitators healthcare professionals encounter when integrating exoskeletons into locomotor training. Together, these contributions highlight Crown’s commitment to ensuring that emerging mobility technologies are not only effective but also aligned with the lived experiences of users and the needs of clinical teams. Her work is essential reading for researchers and students in rehabilitation engineering and SCI care.