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b'Emerging technologies and rehabilitation of the upper\\nlimb: are we ready?\\n\\nAbout the lecture:\\nRehabilitation of the neurologically impaired upper limb is challenging for both consumers and health\\nprofessionals.\\nPublished studies suggest that more than 50% of stroke survivors will leave rehabilitation with a nonfunctional\\nupper limb. We know that cortical changes are experience-dependant and rely on intensity,\\nrepetition and engagement.\\nEmerging technologies, such as gaming and robotic assisted devices, provide an engaging platform\\nfor rehabilitation that enable the high numbers of repetition critical for neuroplasticity and functional\\nimprovement. However, clinicians are often reluctant to incorporate such technology in practice.\\nThis presentation will discuss research collected as part of the implementation of a publicly funded,\\ntechnology driven, upper-limb rehabilitation clinic \\u2013 the Hand Hub. The barriers and facilitators for the uptake\\nof new technology in healthcare settings will be examined in the context of evidence-based practice. This\\npresentation will also encourage debate with the audience about the place of technology in rehabilitation\\nsettings.\\n\\nAbout the Presenter:\\nMarlena Klaic is the research leader for occupational therapy at Melbourne Health and a senior clinician for\\nacute neurosciences.\\nShe has more than 15 years experience working in neurosciences across all stages of the continuum. Marlena\\nwas a core member of the multidisciplinary team that established the Hand Hub and recently authored a\\npaper on the clinical outcomes from the Hand Hub.\\nMarlena is interested in outcome measures and recently submitted her PhD, Enhancing evidence based\\npractice with allied health clinicians. She is currently leading two multi-site studies related to technology\\nand robotics.'