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THE DESCRIPTIVE AND METHODOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF GRADUATE THESES CONDUCTED IN THE FIELD OF ROBOTIC REHABILITATION IN TURKIYE

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THE DESCRIPTIVE AND METHODOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF GRADUATE THESES CONDUCTED IN THE FIELD OF ROBOTIC REHABILITATION IN TURKIYE

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Objective: Robotic rehabilitation has become an increasingly important research area in neurorehabilitation due to its potential to provide intensive, repetitive, and task-oriented interventions. This study aimed to examine graduate theses completed in the field of robotic rehabilitation in Türkiye in terms of bibliometric, thematic, and methodological characteristics. Methods: This retrospective and descriptive bibliometric analysis was conducted using data obtained from the National Thesis Center database of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). The database was systematically searched on April 23, 2026, using keywords related to robotic rehabilitation. After removing duplicate records and applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 44 theses were included in the analysis. The theses were evaluated according to publication year, university, department, thesis type, advisor title, and patient group. Descriptive statistics were calculated as frequencies and percentages. Results: A total of 398 thesis records were initially identified, and 106 unique theses remained after duplicate removal. Of these, 44 theses met the eligibility criteria. The highest number of theses was completed in 2023 and 2025. Most theses were conducted at the University of Health Sciences and Istanbul Medipol University. The majority were carried out in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation departments. Master’s theses constituted the largest proportion. Stroke was the most frequently examined patient group. Conclusion: Robotic rehabilitation is a developing and increasingly studied field in Türkiye. However, doctoral-level studies and research involving diverse patient groups remain limited. Future studies should adopt methodologically rigorous designs and focus on broader patient-centered outcomes.

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This study received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

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Ethics committee approval was not required, as this study was based on publicly accessible thesis records and did not involve human participants, clinical intervention, or personal data.

Teşekkür

The author would like to express sincere thanks to all researchers whose graduate theses constituted the data source of this study. The author also acknowledges the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) National Thesis Center for providing access to the thesis database used in this research.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Rehabilitasyon

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Eylül 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

8 Haziran 2026

Kabul Tarihi

9 Eylül 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 12 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Akçay, S., & Aktar Reyhanioğlu, D. (2026). THE DESCRIPTIVE AND METHODOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF GRADUATE THESES CONDUCTED IN THE FIELD OF ROBOTIC REHABILITATION IN TURKIYE. Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 12(3), 329-334. https://doi.org/10.30934/kusbed.1966363
AMA
1.Akçay S, Aktar Reyhanioğlu D. THE DESCRIPTIVE AND METHODOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF GRADUATE THESES CONDUCTED IN THE FIELD OF ROBOTIC REHABILITATION IN TURKIYE. KOU Sag Bil Derg. 2026;12(3):329-334. doi:10.30934/kusbed.1966363
Chicago
Akçay, Sümeyye, ve Duygu Aktar Reyhanioğlu. 2026. “THE DESCRIPTIVE AND METHODOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF GRADUATE THESES CONDUCTED IN THE FIELD OF ROBOTIC REHABILITATION IN TURKIYE”. Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 12 (3): 329-34. https://doi.org/10.30934/kusbed.1966363.
EndNote
Akçay S, Aktar Reyhanioğlu D (01 Eylül 2026) THE DESCRIPTIVE AND METHODOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF GRADUATE THESES CONDUCTED IN THE FIELD OF ROBOTIC REHABILITATION IN TURKIYE. Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 12 3 329–334.
IEEE
[1]S. Akçay ve D. Aktar Reyhanioğlu, “THE DESCRIPTIVE AND METHODOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF GRADUATE THESES CONDUCTED IN THE FIELD OF ROBOTIC REHABILITATION IN TURKIYE”, KOU Sag Bil Derg, c. 12, sy 3, ss. 329–334, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.30934/kusbed.1966363.
ISNAD
Akçay, Sümeyye - Aktar Reyhanioğlu, Duygu. “THE DESCRIPTIVE AND METHODOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF GRADUATE THESES CONDUCTED IN THE FIELD OF ROBOTIC REHABILITATION IN TURKIYE”. Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 12/3 (01 Eylül 2026): 329-334. https://doi.org/10.30934/kusbed.1966363.
JAMA
1.Akçay S, Aktar Reyhanioğlu D. THE DESCRIPTIVE AND METHODOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF GRADUATE THESES CONDUCTED IN THE FIELD OF ROBOTIC REHABILITATION IN TURKIYE. KOU Sag Bil Derg. 2026;12:329–334.
MLA
Akçay, Sümeyye, ve Duygu Aktar Reyhanioğlu. “THE DESCRIPTIVE AND METHODOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF GRADUATE THESES CONDUCTED IN THE FIELD OF ROBOTIC REHABILITATION IN TURKIYE”. Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, c. 12, sy 3, Eylül 2026, ss. 329-34, doi:10.30934/kusbed.1966363.
Vancouver
1.Sümeyye Akçay, Duygu Aktar Reyhanioğlu. THE DESCRIPTIVE AND METHODOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF GRADUATE THESES CONDUCTED IN THE FIELD OF ROBOTIC REHABILITATION IN TURKIYE. KOU Sag Bil Derg. 01 Eylül 2026;12(3):329-34. doi:10.30934/kusbed.1966363