Christopher Joseph De Vera, RN, BSN by Christopher Joseph De Vera https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal NURS 5324: Health Care Informatics en-us 2019-10-01 02:26:03 UTC 2023-03-14 09:47:35 UTC hello@padlet.com "Current Innovation" Assignment christopherjosephdevera https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal/wish/391660068 Title:  ReWalk Exosuit to aid in Stroke Recovery
Source details: Yahoo Finance article posted June 4, 2019

]]> 2019-10-01 02:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal/wish/391660068 Summary of the current innovation: ReWalk Exo-Suit christopherjosephdevera https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal/wish/391661157 ReWalk Robotics, Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of robotic medical devices. The company announces that the USA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the company's Restore soft exosystem for sale to rehabilitation centers across the United States. Restore Exo-Suit with FDA clearance is intended for use in the treatment of stroke survivors with mobility challenges. It is made of of a soft wrap that is placed around a lower leg affected by the stroke, a backpack-liked control center and a matching app that lets rehab specialist adjust settings.

As the patient steps with the affected stroke affected leg, the Restore Exo-Suit pulls on that leg to make sure the step is performed properly. The system provides both strengthen and guided timing, which helps the patient relearn how to walk properly. Unlike rigid exoskeletons, the device does not interfere with the patient's natural movement and feels less like one is inside a robot.]]> 2019-10-01 02:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal/wish/391661157 Photos christopherjosephdevera https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal/wish/391663326 2019-10-01 02:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal/wish/391663326 Videos christopherjosephdevera https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal/wish/391663882 2019-10-01 02:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal/wish/391663882 Pros christopherjosephdevera https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal/wish/391664130
  • By training the patient's walking pattern correctly, the brain may relearn and better restore the walking function lost after a stroke.
  • The system has the ability to apply force to the body, but not restrict a person's move.
  • The system also provides targeted assistance to the patient during forward propulsion (plantar flexion) and ground clearance (dorsiflexion) which are 2 key phases of the gait cycle.
    • ]]>     2019-10-01 02:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal/wish/391664130     Opinions and Rationale christopherjosephdevera https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal/wish/391665160 In my opinion, this Exo-Suit is an excellent invention for patients with lower body disability due to stroke and other illness. Working as a rehabilitation nurse, I am looking forward to more innovation and research on this product. I've been a rehabilitation nurse for more than 2 years now and I have witnessed thousands of patient being debilitated not only by a stroke but also from other debilitating condition. Stroke is a leading cause of disability that affects millions of people worldwide. It breaks my heart when patients, especially the younger population, is incapacitated due to an unforeseen crisis. Besides stroke, I strongly believe this technology will help any ailments that impair gait and mobility. Such conditions like Parkinson's Disease, Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, and Guillan Barre Syndrome, which I encounter very often during my experience as a nurse, will benefit from this technology.]]> 2019-10-01 03:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal/wish/391665160 Rationales based on StrengthFinders christopherjosephdevera https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal/wish/391669331 1. Empathy
    -Based on the StrengthFinder, this is my number 1 strength. This strength tells that I can sense emotions around me and I can feel what people are feeling as though the feeling is my own. With that being said, I feel empathy towards patients who couldn't walk due to an illness. I believe that illness is never their choice. I strongly believe that the Exo-Suit technology will help patients get back on their feet.
    2. Achiever
    -This is a theme that defines hard work and perseverance. I believe with hard work, determination, and perseverance, both the patient and Exo-Suit technology will work together to regain a patient's walking. The technology alone may not be beneficial if a patient's lack of determination is present. 
    3. Deliberative
    -Always anticipate obstacles. Many things in life do not go the way you want them to be. Obstacles will always be present and nobody knows when it is coming. In regards to the Exo-Suit technology, there will be problems at some point since this is a fairly new technology. However, the benefits outweighs the risk.
    4. Restorative
    -In accordance with the deliberative theme, when it comes to anticipating obstacles, the restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. if a problem arises with the Exo-Suit system, solutions should be the primary focus. If the problem possibly harm the patient, patient safety will always be the priority. 
    5. Harmony
    -Harmony is all about agreement. It is best to avoid conflict and seek areas of agreement. You have to be knowledgable and experienced to areas you need to improve on. The Exo-suit system is a new technology for both the health care providers and patient. With that being said, maintaining a positive attitude on this innovation is essential on the success of the outcome during treatment. ]]>     2019-10-01 03:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal/wish/391669331     References christopherjosephdevera https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal/wish/391674479 Medgadget (2019). ReWalk Exo-Suit Gets Green Light in U.S., Europe to aid Stroke Recovery. Retrieved from https://www.medgadget.com

    ReWalk. The ReStore Soft Exo-Suit. Retrieved from http://www.rewalk.com

    Yahoo Finance (2019). 

    FDA Issues Clearance for the ReStore™ Exo-Suit, the First Soft Robotic System for Stroke Therapy. Retrieved from http://www.finance.yahoo.com


    ]]>     2019-10-01 03:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal/wish/391674479     Cons christopherjosephdevera https://padlet.com/christopherjosephdevera/pstrl6ws2eal/wish/391675389
  • According to the article and company website, launch price will be $28,900 with leasing options which can be expensive to fund.
  • With the price given, some hospital s may not fund the Exo-Suit Technology and might stick to traditional therapy due to financial constraints.
  • Therapist must be competent and should be trained with this newly FDA approved technology.
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