Denise Vianna Machado Ayres

Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo

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Denise Vianna Machado Ayres is a dedicated researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on stroke recovery and motor function restoration. Her work centers on improving rehabilitation outcomes for patients in the chronic phase of cerebral vascular accidents, particularly through innovative gait and trunk control interventions. A key contribution is her 2019 study on robotic intervention combined with conventional therapy, which demonstrated that the G-EO System—a robotic gait and stair training device—can enhance walking speed, endurance, and trunk stability in chronic stroke patients. This retrospective analysis of 28 participants highlights her commitment to integrating technology with standard rehabilitation protocols. Her earlier 2012 review, which systematically analyzed stroke rehabilitation literature using the P.I.C.O. framework, remains her most cited work with 9 citations, providing a foundational synthesis of evidence-based practices. While her citation counts are modest, Ayres’ research addresses a critical gap in chronic stroke care, where long-term functional gains are often limited. Her work underscores the potential of robotic-assisted therapy to extend recovery beyond the acute phase, offering practical insights for clinicians and researchers seeking to optimize rehabilitation strategies for lasting patient benefit.