Kylie Fitzgerald

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Kylie Fitzgerald’s research sits at the vital intersection of neurorehabilitation and psychometrics, with a focus on improving motor recovery assessment after stroke. Her most-cited work, a 2013 psychometric evaluation of the Arm Motor Ability Test (AMAT-9), established the reliability and validity of this streamlined 9-item measure for tracking upper-limb function in chronic stroke survivors. In a study of 32 community-dwelling individuals undergoing robotics treatment, she demonstrated that the AMAT-9 could sensitively capture clinically meaningful changes in arm motor ability, providing rehabilitation scientists with a practical, evidence-based tool. This contribution, which has garnered 20 citations, is foundational for researchers designing clinical trials of robotic therapy and other interventions. Fitzgerald’s work helps bridge the gap between rigorous measurement and real-world rehabilitation, ensuring that progress in motor recovery is both quantifiable and clinically relevant. Her dedication to refining assessment instruments continues to shape how clinicians and researchers evaluate and enhance stroke rehabilitation outcomes.