Editorial: Wearable robotics in the rehabilitation continuum of care: assessment, treatment and home assistance

Care: Assessment, Treatment and Home Assistance 12 Global population aging is posing long-term challenges to societal welfare and sustainability. The 13 prevalence of age-associated chronic diseases is causing a growing demand for physical and cognitive 14 rehabilitation. Healthcare providers are faced with the challenge of guaranteeing a continuum of care 15 after hospital discharge, and the management and delivery of outpatient and home rehabilitation 16 become critical (Jenkins et al. 2023). 17Wearable robots can support people affected by neurological conditions in recovering their motor 18 functions, by aiding therapists in providing