Use of Biomedical Engineering for Rehabilitation of Patients with Disability Caused by Guillain-Barré Syndrome:  a Systematic Review

Andrés Burjand Torres-Reyes; Ivette Reyes-Hernández; Omar Arturo Domínguez-Ramírez; Ana María Tellez-Lopez

doi:10.17488/RMIB.45.1.4

Authors

Andrés Burjand Torres-Reyes Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, México https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2701-9746
Ivette Reyes-Hernández Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, México
Omar Arturo Domínguez-Ramírez Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, México https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9663-8089
Ana María Tellez-Lopez Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, México https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6236-6727

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17488/RMIB.45.1.4

Keywords:

Biomedical engineering, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, neurorehabilitation, rehabilitation device

Abstract

This systematic review aims to assess the extent to which biomedical engineering has been applied in the rehabilitation of patients suffering from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), given the scarcity of information on this topic. We conducted a thorough analysis of research articles, conference abstracts, and case reports published between 2000 and 2023, specifically from ScienceDirect, PubMed, IEEE Xplore, Springer, and Dimensions. 19 articles were extensively discussed, complemented by an additional 40 information sources providing supplementary information. Each paper underwent a meticulous review process by the four authors, where each separately examined the title and abstract of the papers and subsequently provided a thorough examination of the full text; when conflicts arose, a clear consensus was reached through discussion. The analysis of the articles revealed a notable improvement in upper and lower limb function of GBS patients that was facilitated by both custom-made and commercial devices. Likewise, a small handful of other devices have been used (e.g., to improve urinary retention issues). There is a clear opportunity for new research, innovation and applications.

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