Geumbo Ko

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Geumbo Ko is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation and assistive technology, with a primary focus on developing and evaluating home-based interventions for stroke survivors. Her most impactful work, the 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis "High-Tech Home-Based Rehabilitation after Stroke," has garnered 19 citations and stands as a critical synthesis of evidence on robotic, virtual reality, and game-based rehabilitation devices. In this landmark study, Ko rigorously analyzed data from Embase, PubMed, and Cochrane databases to quantify the effect sizes of these technologies on physical function, providing the first comprehensive meta-analytic evidence that home-based high-tech rehabilitation can yield meaningful improvements comparable to clinic-based therapy. This contribution is particularly significant for addressing barriers to access and continuity of care in stroke rehabilitation. Ko’s work bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering actionable insights for designing scalable, cost-effective rehabilitation solutions. Her research has been instrumental in shaping guidelines for technology-assisted home recovery, and her systematic approach has set a methodological standard for future meta-analyses in the field. Through her scholarship, Ko continues to advance the frontier of patient-centered, technology-enabled rehabilitation.