Effective stroke rehabilitation requires coordinated collaboration among neurology, rehabilitation medicine, therapy teams, and case management. Smart rehabilitation technologies—such as lower-limb strength training machines, powered gait-assist devices, and mirror therapy systems—have the potential to enhance engagement and training intensity. This study presents preliminary outcomes of an integrated multidisciplinary stroke rehabilitation model incorporating smart rehabilitation tools in a regional hospital.

A multidisciplinary stroke care pathway was established to strengthen coordination between Neurology and Rehabilitation services. Eligible stroke patients received: (1) joint Neurology– Rehabilitation assessment following clinical stabilization, (2) standard physical and occupational therapy, (3) optional smart rehabilitation modules including a lower-limb strength training machine, a powered gait-assist device, and a mirror therapy device, and (4) discharge planning and follow-up by case managers and therapy teams. Data collected included the number of patients enrolled, participation rate in smart rehabilitation, and patient satisfaction using a 5-point Likert scale.

A total of 25 stroke patients were included. Smart rehabilitation participation was 64.5%, indicating good acceptance of the technology-integrated intervention. Average patient satisfaction was 4.3/5, reflecting positive perceptions toward both the multidisciplinary care model and the smart rehabilitation devices. Qualitative feedback suggested improvements in motivation, therapy engagement, and perceived training intensity. The integration of smart rehabilitation technologies within a multidisciplinary stroke rehabilitation model demonstrated high participation and strong patient satisfaction. These preliminary findings support the feasibility and acceptability of incorporating smart devices into routine stroke care. Further studies including functional outcomes and longitudinal follow-up are warranted to evaluate the full clinical impact of this model.

Chia-Hui, Hsiao is an administrative specialist at Kaohsiung Medical University Gangshan Hospital, focusing on collaborative clinical programs between Neurology and Rehabilitation departments, with dedicated involvement in dementia care, stroke rehabilitation coordination, and integrated care development. She has contributed to several cross-disciplinary hospital projects involving smart rehabilitation, workflow optimization, and long-term care linkage.