Cristina Messa
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Cristina Messa is a leading figure in stroke rehabilitation research, with a particular focus on the integration of Robots and Allied Digital Technologies (RADTs) into clinical practice. Her work addresses a critical gap in evidence-based neurorehabilitation, as she designs rigorous, large-scale trials to evaluate the effectiveness, acceptability, usability, and economic-organisational sustainability of these technologies across the subacute to chronic phases of stroke recovery. Her most-cited paper, the STROKEFIT4 study protocol (2025, 7 citations), exemplifies her commitment to overcoming the limitations of prior research—namely, study heterogeneity and small sample sizes—by establishing a multicentre randomised controlled trial framework. This protocol not only sets a new standard for methodological rigor in the field but also provides a blueprint for assessing real-world implementation. Messa’s contributions are pivotal for clinicians and policymakers seeking evidence-based guidance on deploying RADTs in rehabilitation settings. Her work is essential reading for researchers and students interested in the future of technology-assisted neurorehabilitation, offering both a critical analysis of current evidence and a clear path forward for impactful clinical research.
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