Palmira Bernocchi

Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri

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Total Citations

151

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About

Palmira Bernocchi is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a focused expertise in robotic-assisted therapy for stroke recovery. Her work centers on developing and validating innovative technologies to restore hand and arm function in hemiplegic patients. Bernocchi’s major contributions include pioneering the clinical application of robotic gloves and devices for both inpatient and home-based rehabilitation. Her landmark 2016 randomized pilot controlled study, cited over 100 times, demonstrated the feasibility and efficacy of a robotic hand device in sub-acute stroke patients, providing critical evidence for integrating robotics into standard care. She further advanced the field with a 2017 pilot study on home-based robotic glove rehabilitation, showing that effective, supervised therapy can be safely extended beyond clinical settings—a key step toward accessible, long-term recovery. With a combined citation impact exceeding 150 for these foundational works, Bernocchi’s research has shaped modern approaches to post-stroke motor rehabilitation, bridging the gap between cutting-edge engineering and practical patient care. Her achievements highlight a commitment to translating robotic innovation into tangible improvements in quality of life for stroke survivors.