Fernanda Pretti Chalet Ferreira
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Fernanda Pretti Chalet Ferreira is a dedicated researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on the assessment and recovery of motor function in individuals affected by stroke. Her work centers on the critical challenge of hemiparetic upper limb impairment, which affects 45–75% of chronic stroke survivors and significantly limits their daily life activities. Ferreira’s most cited paper, a 2013 literature review, systematically evaluates the application of two gold-standard clinical tools—the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) and the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT)—in tracking upper limb recovery. This contribution is foundational for clinicians and researchers seeking reliable, evidence-based methods to diagnose, prognose, and measure treatment responses in stroke rehabilitation. While her citation count reflects a focused, emerging impact, her work addresses a pressing clinical need: improving functional outcomes for a large patient population. Ferreira’s research bridges the gap between standardized assessment and real-world rehabilitation practice, offering practical insights for optimizing recovery protocols. Her dedication to refining outcome measures underscores her commitment to advancing patient-centered care in neurological rehabilitation.
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