Table 4.

Analytical and descriptive themes

Analytical theme	Descriptive themes
Logistic barriers	Physical environment	Need for someone to help you with device
	Challenges of set up	Transportation and accessibility barriers
	Device positioning	Cost of device is a barrier
Technological challenges	Prior technology experience affects attitudes towards new technologies	Device is cumbersome
	Technical problems with the devices	Issues with wearing and adjusting the robotic devices
	Engineering/manufacturing challenges	Other technological challenges
Appeal and engagement	Acceptance of devices	Uncertainty and cautiousness
	Robotic devices/interventions are beneficial and fun	Motivating factors for patients to use the device or intervention
	Using novel technologies for rehabilitation	What motivated clinicians to recommend use of the device/intervention
	Appealing features of the devices/interventions	Facilitators to use of the devices/interventions
	Aspects of the devices/interventions the participants did not like
Supportive interactions and relationships	Therapist-patient relationship is important	Support from family is beneficial
	Managing patients' expectations
Benefits for physical, psychological, and social function(ing)	Physical benefits of using the device	Psychological issues due to the device or intervention
	Psychological benefits of using the device	Some participants had mixed experiences
	Social benefits of using the device	No improvement from using devices or intervention
Expanding and sustaining therapeutic options	Limited or absent pathways for transitioning from the medical model to that of a wellness approach following early injury rehabilitation	Important to maintain human presence
	Implementation and contextual factors	Independent use of robotic devices
	Training	Devices seen as complimentary to traditional therapy
	Time management and resources	Comparisons with treadmills and wheelchairs
	Having appropriate staff	Training goals
	Costs	Therapist training
	Accessibility and funding	Design-related suggestions
	Patient suitability and screening	Personalising the devices or intervention
	Research can be limited in terms of day-to-day relevance	Other suggestions to increase uptake and engagement with devices
	What should such devices help you achieve/activities you should be able to do with a robotic device	Devices providing feedback are useful and desirable
	Appropriate settings	Other recommendations
	Importance of tailoring devices