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Table 1 Clinic versus laboratory

From: Translation of robot-assisted rehabilitation to clinical service: a comparison of the rehabilitation effectiveness of EMG-driven robot hand assisted upper limb training in practical clinical service and in clinical trial with laboratory configuration for chronic stroke

 

Clinic

Laboratory

Interior configuration

 Entrance

√

√

 Reception counter

√

×

 Corridor

√

×

 Waiting area

√

×

 Treatment room/area

√

√

Appointment

 Walk-in appointment

√

×

 Scheduled appointment

√

√

Schedule

 Mutual agreement

√

√

 Fixed training intensity

×

√

 Accept reschedule

√

×

Contact person

 Reception assistant

√

×

 Research staff

×

√

Trainer

 Physical therapist

√

×

 Research staff

×

√

Fee

√

×

Withdrawal

√

√