Effects of different implementation approaches on the acceptability of a passive exoskeleton for workplace health promotion: An intervention study using the MATE-XT®
研究比较了两种实施方式（应用培训与标准化简报）对被动上肢外骨骼可接受性的影响，发现培训组在有用性、可用性、好奇心和穿戴时间上更优，且一年后仍认为外骨骼更有价值。
The aim of this intervention study was to examine the effects of two different implementation approaches of a passive, upper-limb exoskeleton (MATE-XT®) on the acceptability of the exoskeleton by participants and participants’ health in a workplace health promotion setting. Participants were assigned to one of two groups and underwent either an exoskeleton application training (AT, N = 9) or standardized briefing (SB, N = 9) over a period of 4 weeks. Outcomes of interest, i.e., acceptability of the exoskeleton and participants’ health, were assessed using the Technology Usage Inventory and the Short-Form 12 Health Survey before, immediately after, and approximately one year after the 4-week implementation period. Wearing time was tracked over the 4-week implementation period. AT participants reported significantly higher usefulness and usability, greater curiosity, reduced skepticism, and had a higher wearing time in the last two weeks of the implementation. In addition, they perceived the exoskeleton as more useful, and reported higher physical health outcomes than SB participants. At one-year-follow-up, AT participants continued to perceive the exoskeleton as more valuable. • Theory-based, tailored implementation approach boosts exoskeleton acceptability. • Individualized implementation approach supports more sustainable exoskeleton usage over time. • Upper-limb exoskeleton use improves physical health outcomes.