Ffion Curtis
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Ffion Curtis is a researcher whose work sits at the vital intersection of rehabilitation technology and human experience. Her primary research areas include motor rehabilitation, robotics, and patient-centred healthcare, with a particular focus on understanding how end-users—patients, carers, and clinicians—perceive and interact with emerging assistive technologies. Curtis’s most notable contribution is her landmark systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis, "Patient, carer, and staff perceptions of robotics in motor rehabilitation," published in 2021. This pioneering work, which has already garnered 42 citations, was the first to systematically synthesise qualitative evidence on user experiences of robotic devices in motor rehabilitation. By foregrounding the voices of those who actually use these technologies, Curtis provided critical insights that bridge the gap between technical innovation and real-world clinical practice. Her research highlights the importance of addressing user concerns—such as comfort, trust, and autonomy—to improve device design and adoption. Through this work, Curtis has established herself as a key figure in human-centred rehabilitation robotics, offering a nuanced perspective that is essential for developing effective, empathetic, and widely accepted therapeutic technologies.
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