Haiyan Qu

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Haiyan Qu is a rehabilitation scientist whose research focuses on motor recovery and neurorehabilitation after stroke, with a particular emphasis on how augmented feedback and motivational strategies can enhance walking function. Her work bridges the gap between motor learning theory and clinical practice, exploring how different types of feedback—such as visual, auditory, or performance-based cues—can immediately improve walking speed and intrinsic motivation in individuals with chronic stroke. In her most-cited study (2023, 6 citations), Qu employed a within-subjects repeated-measures design to examine the acute effects of augmented feedback on fast walking speed in 18 individuals with chronic hemiparesis (mean age 55.67 years). This work is notable for its focus on the immediate, rather than long-term, effects of feedback, offering practical insights for designing real-time rehabilitation interventions. While her citation count is still growing, Qu’s research is significant for its integration of motor learning principles with patient motivation, a critical but often overlooked factor in stroke rehabilitation. Her findings contribute to the development of more engaging, personalized therapies that can be applied in clinical settings to accelerate functional gains.