Kuen‐Yuh Wu

National Taiwan University, Chang Gung University

Papers

Total Citations

199

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About

Kuen‐Yuh Wu is a leading researcher in stroke rehabilitation, with a primary focus on robot-assisted therapy (RT) and its application in motor recovery. His major contributions center on elucidating the dose-response relationship of RT for upper limb impairment, particularly in chronic stroke survivors. Wu’s seminal 2011 study, cited over 108 times, demonstrated that higher intensity RT significantly improves movement outcomes compared to lower intensity protocols, establishing a critical benchmark for treatment design. His subsequent 2012 work, with 91 citations, further refined these findings by quantifying the dose-benefit relation, providing essential evidence that more intensive, repetitive practice yields superior functional gains. These studies are notable for their rigorous methodology, using controlled, reproducible RT parameters to isolate the effects of treatment intensity. Wu’s research has directly informed clinical guidelines, helping therapists optimize rehabilitation regimens for maximal efficacy. With over 199 cumulative citations from these two key papers alone, his work has shaped the field of neurorehabilitation, offering a data-driven foundation for integrating robotic devices into stroke recovery protocols. His findings remain pivotal for researchers and clinicians seeking to balance treatment intensity with patient tolerance and resource allocation.