Matheu Nazareno

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Matheu Nazareno is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of rehabilitation technology and pain management, with a primary focus on burn care and neurorehabilitation. His most cited work, "Effect of the Application of Virtual Reality on Pain Reduction and Cerebral Blood Flow in Robot-Assisted Gait Training in Burn Patients" (2022, 20 citations), represents a landmark contribution to the field. In this study, Nazareno demonstrated that virtual reality (VR) can significantly reduce pain during robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) in burn patients, using functional near-infrared spectroscopy to track cerebral blood flow (CBF) changes in the prefrontal cortex over time. This innovative approach not only provided objective evidence of VR's analgesic effects but also offered a non-pharmacological strategy to alleviate the extreme pain associated with burn injuries and their treatment. By combining VR with RAGT, Nazareno has opened new avenues for improving patient comfort and rehabilitation outcomes. His work bridges neuroscience, robotics, and clinical care, making him a notable figure in advancing technology-driven therapies for vulnerable populations.

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   Effect of the Application of Virtual Reality on Pain Reduction and Cerebral Blood Flow in Robot-Assisted Gait Training in Burn Patients

   20 citations · 2022

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