SynthesisJournal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation2022
A review of user needs to drive the development of lower limb prostheses.
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- Low-cost Devices for Stroke Rehabilitation: A Review of Approaches, Designs, and Evidence.Restorative neurology and neuroscience · 2026Review
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- Editorial: Advances in smart and adaptive prosthetic and wearable technologies.Frontiers in robotics and AI · 2026Article
- Development and assessment of vibrotactile feedback from the embedded sensors of a microprocessor-controlled knee prosthesis.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Wearable technologies for assisted mobility in the real world.Nature communications · 2025Review
- A low-noise low-impedance powered knee prosthesis with direct ball screw drive and torque-sensitive actuation.The International journal of robotics research · 2025Article
- Real-time locomotion mode detection in individuals with transfemoral amputation and osseointegration.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- The relationship of hip strength to walking and balance performance in unilateral lower limb prosthesis users differs by amputation level.PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- A sensory neuroprosthesis enhances recovery from treadmill-induced stumbles for individuals with lower limb loss.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- After a Hand Was Lent: Sporadically Experiencing Multisensory Interference During the Rubber Hand Illusion Does Not Shield Against Disembodiment.Journal of cognition · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe development of bionic legs has seen substantial improvements in the past years but people with lower-limb amputation still suffer from impairments in mobility (e.g., altered balance and gait control) due to significant limitations of the contemporary prostheses. Approaching the problem from a human-centered perspective by focusing on user-specific needs can allow identifying critical improvements that can increase the quality of life. While there are several reviews of user needs regarding upper limb prostheses, a comprehensive summary of such needs for those affected by lower limb loss does not exist.
methodsWe have conducted a systematic review of the literature to extract important needs of the users of lower-limb prostheses. The review included 56 articles in which a need (desire, wish) was reported explicitly by the recruited people with lower limb amputation (N = 8149).
resultsAn exhaustive list of user needs was collected and subdivided into functional, psychological, cognitive, ergonomics, and other domain. Where appropriate, we have also briefly discussed the developments in prosthetic devices that are related to or could have an impact on those needs. In summary, the users would like to lead an independent life and reintegrate into society by coming back to work and participating in social and leisure activities. Efficient, versatile, and stable gait, but also support to other activities (e.g., sit to stand), contribute to safety and confidence, while appearance and comfort are important for the body image. However, the relation between specific needs, objective measures of performance, and overall satisfaction and quality of life is still an open question.
conclusionsIdentifying user needs is a critical step for the development of new generation lower limb prostheses that aim to improve the quality of life of their users. However, this is not a simple task, as the needs interact with each other and depend on multiple factors (e.g., mobility level, age, gender), while evolving in time with the use of the device. Hence, novel assessment methods are required that can evaluate the impact of the system from a holistic perspective, capturing objective outcomes but also overall user experience and satisfaction in the relevant environment (daily life).
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