Mark Min Jian Tan

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Dr. Mark Min Jian Tan is a rehabilitation medicine specialist whose research centers on post-critical care recovery, stroke rehabilitation, and the integration of robotic therapy into clinical practice. His most impactful work explores how patient-guided suspension systems—such as the Andago robotic device—can enhance pulmonary and functional outcomes for patients recovering from severe illness. In a landmark 2020 case study (9 citations), Dr. Tan demonstrated the first application of robotic-assisted pulmonary rehabilitation in a post-COVID-19 critical care patient, establishing a novel framework for treating survivors of prolonged ICU stays. His 2021 study (5 citations) further showed that adjunct robotic therapy delivered in a 7-days-a-week model of care significantly outperformed conventional rehabilitation in stroke patients, challenging standard therapy schedules. More recently, his 2023 work (4 citations) investigated the interplay between frailty, robotic therapy, and functional outcomes in COVID-19 survivors, providing critical evidence for tailoring rehabilitation intensity. Dr. Tan’s contributions bridge cutting-edge robotics with practical, patient-centered care, offering scalable solutions for the growing population of post-critical care and stroke survivors.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Post-Critical Care COVID-19 Patient Benefits from a Robotic Patient-Guided Suspension System for Pulmonary Rehabilitation

   9 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Effectiveness of Adjunct Robotic Therapy With a Patient-Guided Suspension System for Stroke Rehabilitation Using a 7-Days-a-Week Model of Care: A Comparison With Conventional Rehabilitation

   5 citations · 2021
3. 3
   Functional outcomes of COVID-19 patients who underwent acute inpatient rehabilitation and the exploration of the benefits of adjunct robotic therapy and the effects of frailty

   4 citations · 2023

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