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This study aimed to quantify the amount of practice being achieved by patients in an Australian inpatient rehabilitation setting and explore their perceptions of upper limb rehabilitation technologies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A multimethod study design was used to investigate the perceptions and use of rehabilitation technologies (i.e. InMotion, Fourier ArmMotus, SaeboReJoyce and Touch Accessible Platform for Interactive Technology) by adult inpatients. Semi-structured interviews and the System Usability Scale were completed. Observations of routine therapy sessions were undertaken to quantify the amount and intensity of technology-based practice.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Ten participants were recruited (50% male, mean age 62\u00a0years). A total of 15 sessions were observed across all participants using robot-assisted therapy and Touch Accessible Platform for Interactive Technology at an average duration of 35\u00a0min\/session; of which 29\u00a0min was active therapy. Most participants described their experiences with rehabilitation technologies positively, highlighting benefits for recovery, enjoyability and easy usability. Participants rated the technologies highly on the System Usability Scale, with total scores ranging between 65 and 100 for usability, and a minimum rating of \u2018good\u2019 for user-friendliness.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Rehabilitation technologies were well received by adults undergoing inpatient rehabilitation and with application for a range of impairments. The technologies facilitated enjoyment of daily therapy, and participants were comfortable with limited therapist input when using the devices. 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