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Usman JS, Salisu R, Abdullahi A, Salihu AT, Muhammad AH, Sulaiman SK, Yakasai AM. Assistive Technology utilization among stroke survivors in Kano, Northwest Nigeria: A cross-sectional study. Assist Technol 2024; 36:209-216. [PMID: 37699108 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2244560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Mobility impairments and participation restrictions are common occurrences post-stroke, which may necessitate the need to utilize Assistive Technology (AT). This study investigated the prevalence, pattern, and satisfaction with AT utilization in stroke survivors (SS). The study was conducted in two hospitals in Kano, Nigeria. The QUBEC user evaluation of satisfaction with AT (QUEST) questionnaire and the Rivermead Mobility Index were used to assess satisfaction with AT utilization and mobility, respectively. Pearson correlation and independent t-test were used to determine the relationship and gender difference among the outcomes, respectively. A total of 280 SS participated; however, only 115 (41.07%) were AT users. The commonly used AT was wheelchair 84 (73%), while the least used was walking frame 3 (2.6%). About two-thirds of the participants were quite or very satisfied with their ATs. The duration of AT utilization is positively related to stroke duration (r = 0.940) but negatively related to mobility level (r = -0.246). There is no significant gender difference in duration and satisfaction with AT utilization. AT like wheelchairs seems uncommonly utilized among SS in Kano, Nigeria, likely due to patients' lack of knowledge of use, economic factors, and culture among others.
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- Jibrin Sammani Usman
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria
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- Monash Neuromodulation Research Unit, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Public Health, Godiya Disability Inclusion and Development Initiative, Dutse, Jigawa, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria
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Aledda S, Galeoto G, Fabbrini G, Lucibello L, Tofani M, Conte A, Berardi A. A systematic review of the psychometric properties of Quebec user evaluation of satisfaction with assistive technology (QUEST). Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2024; 19:1228-1235. [PMID: 36645802 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2022.2161648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST). MATERIALS AND METHODS Searches were conducted in August 2021 on four electronic databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science. Eligible papers included cross-sectional validation studies evaluating the psychometric properties of all QUEST versions. Cronbach's alpha, intraclass correlation coefficient, and comparison tools were reported. Study quality and risk of bias were assessed using the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) checklist. RESULTS Nineteen studies were included in this systematic review. Results showed that the QUEST and QUEST 2.0 were available in 10 languages, and most validation studies analysed this tool in patients using mobility devices in various clinical conditions. One article analysed the child version (QUEST 2.1) in English. The most analysed psychometric property was Cronbach's alpha for internal consistency in 14 out of 19 studies, with values ranging between 0.74 and 0.79. Overall, 17 out of 19 studies were of adequate quality, though responsiveness was never studied. CONCLUSION Our systematic review showed that the QUEST and its subsequent versions are reliable and valid measurement instruments to evaluate satisfaction in patients with different disabilities using various assistive technologies. This study provides useful information on the instrument's psychometric properties in different populations and cultures.
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- Sonia Aledda
- School of Occupational Therapy, Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- IRCSS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Italy
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- IRCSS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Italy
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- ITOP Officine Ortopediche, Department of Research and Innovation, Rome
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Disease, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- IRCSS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Italy
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Howard J, Bowtell M, Fisher Z, Tasker LH, Tree JJ. Can a previously co-designed device be used by others? A service evaluation of the use of the Sativex spray holder for individuals with multiple sclerosis. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2024; 19:1700-1708. [PMID: 37354541 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2023.2228344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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PURPOSE Co-design has previously been used to design custom assistive devices, involving the end user in the process to ensure the device meets their needs. From devices previously created, designs could be re-used and modified to meet variations in the needs of other individuals with similar clinical needs. This service evaluation explored the re-usability of a holder for helping administer the spray medication Sativex, for individuals with multiple sclerosis. METHODS This evaluation was conducted in a UK based Rehabilitation Engineering NHS department. Five individuals who were currently prescribed Sativex trialled the device and provided feedback to further customise the device. Questionnaires evaluated the satisfaction and impact of the devices provided. The resources to provide the devices were calculated. RESULTS Three of the five individuals who trialled the Sativex spray holder were using long term. Modifications to the shape of the holder were made due to differences in hand strength and dexterity from the initial user. Results indicated high satisfaction with the device and service provided, with improvements in the individuals' competence, adaptability and self-esteem. The mean cost of providing and modifying the device was £78.62. CONCLUSIONS The previously co-designed Sativex spray holder was used by other individuals, demonstrating how a co-design framework can be used to identify user needs and modifications to previous designs and then implement design changes. The wider use of the device helped off-set the initial costs associated with co-designing devices. Further work is required to explore how other devices could be modified to meet individual needs.
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- Jonathan Howard
- Department of Psychology, College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, Swansea, UK
- Rehabilitation Engineering Unit, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
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- Rehabilitation Engineering Unit, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
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- Health and Wellbeing Academy, College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, Swansea, UK
- Regional Neuropsychology and Community Brain Injury Service, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
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- Rehabilitation Engineering Unit, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
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- Department of Psychology, College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, Swansea, UK
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Nguyen CM, Uy J, Serrada I, Hordacre B. Quantifying patient experiences with therapeutic neurorehabilitation technologies: a scoping review. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:1662-1672. [PMID: 37132669 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2201514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Neurorehabilitation technologies are a novel approach to providing rehabilitation for patients with neurological conditions. There is a need to explore patient experiences. This study aimed; 1) To identify available questionnaires that assess patients' experiences with neurorehabilitation technologies, and 2) where reported, to document the psychometric properties of the identified questionnaires. MATERIALS AND METHODS Four databases were searched (Medline, Embase, Emcare and PsycInfo). The inclusion criteria were all types of primary data collection that included neurological patients of all ages who had experienced therapy with neurorehabilitation technologies and completed questionnaires to assess these experiences. RESULTS Eighty-eight publications were included. Fifteen different questionnaires along with many self-developed scales were identified. These were categorised as; 1) self-developed tools, 2) specific questionnaire for a particular technology, and 3) generic questionnaires originally developed for a different purpose. The questionnaires were used to assess various technologies, including virtual reality, robotics, and gaming systems. Most studies did not report any psychometric properties. CONCLUSION Many tools have been used to evaluate patient experiences, but few were specifically developed for neurorehabilitation technologies and psychometric data was limited. A preliminary recommendation would be use of the User Satisfaction Evaluation Questionnaire to evaluate patient experience with virtual reality systems.
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- Chi Mai Nguyen
- University of South Australia, Allied Health and Human Performance, Adelaide, Australia
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- University of South Australia, Allied Health and Human Performance, Adelaide, Australia
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- University of South Australia, Allied Health and Human Performance, Adelaide, Australia
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- University of South Australia, Innovation, Implementation and Clinical Translation (IIMPACT), Health Allied Health and Human Performance, Adelaide, Australia
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DavoudianTalab AH, Mokaramiyan S, Kamari Ghanavati F. Iranian translation and psychometric of the Quebec user evaluation of satisfaction with Assistive technology (QUEST2.0) on wheelchair users. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:2125-2129. [PMID: 37198952 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2212179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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PURPOSE QUEST2.0 is a practical tool specifically applied to assessing the satisfaction for awide array of assistive technology in a standard manner. Therefore, this study set to translate and evaluate the validity and reliability of the Iranian version of the QUEST2.0in Persian-speaking users of manual and electronic wheelchairs in Iran. METHODS The present study recruited 130 users of manual and electric wheelchairs. Psychometric properties, including; content validity and construct validity and internal consistency and test-retest reliability, were testified. RESULTS The content validity index of the questionnaire was 92%. The internal consistency was determined to be 0.89,0.88 and 0.74, respectively, for the whole questionnaire and dimensions of the device, and services. The test-retest reliability was 0.85, 0.80, and 0.94, respectively, for the whole questionnaire and dimensions of the device and services. Factor analysis confirmed the two-factor structure of the questionnaire. In the two-factor model, 57.75% of the total variance was explained by these two factors, of which 45.8% pertained to the first factor (device) and 11.95% to the second factor (service). CONCLUSIONS The results showed that QUEST2.0 had both valid and reliable for measuring satisfaction with assistive technology among wheelchair users. The assessment will also help facilitate the quality improvement processes in using assistive technology devices.
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- Department of Health Safety and Environment, Persian Gulf Bidboland Gas Treating Company, Behbahan, Iran
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Bouffard J, Lettre J, Campeau-Lecours A, Pacciolla D, Lemelin B, Routhier F. Use of a dynamic arm support to drive a power wheelchair: a case report. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2024; 19:506-515. [PMID: 35867651 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2022.2102258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Dynamic arm supports (DAS) can assist individuals with severe upper limb disabilities who use a wheelchair to accomplish their daily activities. The objective of this case series was to assess the potential of a DAS to improve power wheelchair (PWC) control in real-life contexts and to describe the integration process. A secondary objective was to explore factors that may influence the DAS integration process. METHODS This case series includes four participants fitted with the Kinova DAS O110. A one-year follow-up was planned for each participant with qualitative and quantitative data collection to assess DAS outcomes. Assessment methods were selected to cover the three vantages of assistive technology outcomes assessment: effectiveness, subjective well-being, and social significance. RESULTS Among the four participants, one used the DAS to help with his wheelchair control for at least 12 months (successful integration). For him, the DAS led to significantly improved wheelchair skills and an important positive psychosocial impact. He was, however, only able to use the DAS for PWC control (no effects on other daily activities), and could not use it in some contexts because the device increased his PWC width. As for the other participants, they stopped using the DAS for different reasons, including a DAS-related adverse event. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that a wheelchair-bound DAS has the potential to improve PWC use, but successful integration requires specific factors. The service delivery process and the environmental accessibility are crucial for the successful integration of such a device and to avoid safety issues.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONNo study deeply assessed the impacts of dynamic arm support on power wheelchair control, and the associated facilitators and obstacles.A wheelchair-bound dynamic arm support has the potential to improve power wheelchair control for individuals with upper limb disabilities and to lead to positive psychosocial impacts if some conditions conductive to successful integration are met.The service delivery process and the environmental accessibility appear as crucial aspects for the successful integration of a new device, such as dynamic arm support and avoiding safety issues.
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- Jason Bouffard
- Department of Kinesiology, Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, Canada
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, Canada
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, Canada
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada
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- Department of Physical Activity Sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- Wheelchair and Posture Unit, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, Canada
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, Canada
- Department of Rehabilitation, Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada
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Altunalan T, Dikmen Hoşbaş B, Vatansever M. Usability of the dynamic scaffolding system: an adaptive mobility device in children with special needs. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2024; 19:1-8. [PMID: 37610156 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2023.2248185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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PURPOSE Maintaining vertical position and moving are essential to healthy development. Children with motor difficulties may need assistive devices to stand upright or move. The Dynamic Scaffolding System (DSS) device was developed to support these skills. This study aims to explain the DSS's developmental stages, compare the device's usage times based on diagnoses and motor impairment, and investigate the degree of satisfaction among parents of children using the device. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study included children with difficulty standing or stepping and their parents. We compared usage times of DSS depending on diagnosis (cerebral palsy (CP) or other diagnoses) and motor impairment levels. We assessed parental satisfaction by using the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST 2.0) and recorded adverse events. RESULTS The ages of the participants (n:100) were between 9 and 108 months (44.94 ± 17.59), and 60% of the children had CP, and 40% had other diagnoses (genetic, metabolic, neuromuscular diseases). The duration of daily use of DSS ranged from 44.17 (±26.16) to 110 (±97.98) minutes, and the duration was similar among children at different levels of motor impairment (p = 0.262). The parents were most satisfied with the size, simplicity of use, and effectiveness, and they were least satisfied with the ease of adjustment, safety, and durability. They did not report any adverse events during the study. CONCLUSIONS DSS can be considered a useable assistive device option for children with CP and other diagnoses with difficulty standing or stepping and a satisfactory device for parents of such children.
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- Turgay Altunalan
- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Üsküdar University, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Üsküdar University, İstanbul, Türkiye
- Meleğin Desteği Medical Devices Consulting Company, Bursa, Türkiye
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Howard J, Tasker LH, Fisher Z, Tree J. Assessing the use of co-design to produce bespoke assistive technology solutions within a current healthcare service: a service evaluation. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2024; 19:42-51. [PMID: 35426354 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2022.2060355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Co-design involves engaging with the end-user in the design process and may help reduce the barriers to assistive technology use. Previous research has used co-design in the provision of assistive technology, but no research has looked at applying it within a healthcare setting. This service evaluation examines the use of co-design in providing customized assistive devices within a current UK healthcare based Rehabilitation Engineering department. METHODS This evaluation reports on three case studies. Individuals identified a range of challenges in daily living. The participants worked with the clinician in trialling prototypes and providing feedback to develop custom devices. A mixed-method approach of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were used to evaluate the devices provided and the co-design approach. The resources required to provide the device were also calculated. RESULTS Five different devices were developed, which were able to overcome the challenges identified. Results indicated participants were satisfied with both the devices and service provided. Participants expressed other benefits including increased independence, increased positive emotions and reduced mental load. Participants indicated they liked being involved in the design process and their feedback helped ensure the devices were customized to their needs. CONCLUSIONS The use of co-design was able to produce customized assistive device that met the needs of the individuals within a current healthcare service. Further work is required to assess the feasibility of utilising a co-design approach for the provision of other custom assistive technology in the future and explore if this can overcome the barriers to assistive technology use.Implications for rehabilitationEnd-user involvement, the design process can help enable customized assistive devices to be provided that better meet the user's needs.The custom assistive devices provided not only helped the individuals overcome the challenges identified but had wider reaching benefits for the individuals physical and mental health and wellbeing.End-users valued being able to input into the co-design process and working closely with the clinician in developing the device.
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- Jonathan Howard
- Department of Psychology, College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, Swansea, UK
- Rehabilitation Engineering Unit, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
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- Rehabilitation Engineering Unit, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
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- Health and Wellbeing Academy, College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, Swansea, UK
- Regional Neuropsychology and Community Brain Injury Service, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
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- Department of Psychology, College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, Swansea, UK
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de Crignis AC, Ruhnau ST, Hösl M, Lefint J, Amberger T, Dressnandt J, Brunner H, Müller F. Robotic arm training in neurorehabilitation enhanced by augmented reality - a usability and feasibility study. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2023; 20:105. [PMID: 37568195 PMCID: PMC10422755 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-023-01225-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Robotic therapy and serious gaming support motor learning in neurorehabilitation. Traditional monitor-based gaming outputs cannot adequately represent the third dimension, whereas virtual reality headsets lack the connection to the real world. The use of Augmented Reality (AR) techniques could potentially overcome these issues. The objective of this study was thus to evaluate the usability, feasibility and functionality of a novel arm rehabilitation device for neurorehabilitation (RobExReha system) based on a robotic arm (LBR iiwa, KUKA AG) and serious gaming using the AR headset HoloLens (Microsoft Inc.). METHODS The RobExReha system was tested with eleven adult inpatients (mean age: 64.4 ± 11.2 years; diagnoses: 8 stroke, 2 spinal cord injury, 1 Guillain-Barré-Syndrome) who had paretic impairments in their upper limb. Five therapists administered and evaluated the system. Data was compared with a Reference Group (eleven inpatients; mean age: 64.3 ± 9.1 years; diagnoses: 10 stroke, 1 spinal cord injury) who trained with commercially available robotic therapy devices (ArmeoPower or ArmeoSpring, Hocoma AG). Patients used standardized questionnaires for evaluating usability and comfort (Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive technology [QUEST]), workload (Raw Task Load Index [RTLX]) and a questionnaire for rating visual perception of the gaming scenario. Therapists used the QUEST, the System Usability Scale and the short version of the User Experience Questionnaire. RESULTS Therapy with the RobExReha system was safe and feasible for patients and therapists, with no serious adverse events being reported. Patients and therapists were generally satisfied with usability. The patients' usability ratings were significantly higher in the Reference Group for two items of the QUEST: reliability and ease of use. Workload (RTLX) ratings did not differ significantly between the groups. Nearly all patients using the RobExReha system perceived the gaming scenario in AR as functioning adequately despite eight patients having impairments in stereoscopic vision. The therapists valued the system's approach as interesting and inventive. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated the clinical feasibility of combining a novel robotic upper limb robot with an AR-serious game in a neurorehabilitation setting. To ensure high usability in future applications, a reliable and easy-to-use system that can be used for task-oriented training should be implemented. TRIAL REGISTRATION Ethical approval was obtained and the trial was registered at the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS00022136).
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- Schön Klinik Bad Aibling, Bad Aibling, Germany
- Schön Klinik Vogtareuth, Vogtareuth, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing, Engineering and Automation IPA, Stuttgart, Germany
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Cotinat M, Leroy V, Bensoussan L, Viton JM. Prosthesis for bilateral equinus foot: A case study. Prosthet Orthot Int 2023; 47:440-442. [PMID: 36701199 DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although surgical treatment for equinus foot has been widely described in the literature, less attention has been paid to orthopedic treatment with prostheses, which constitutes an interesting alternative approach. It has been described in the literature for treating lower-limb inequality, but not for equinus foot. The aim of this article is to report that the use of prosthetics can be a valid means of managing bilateral equinus foot. CASE DESCRIPTION AND METHODS In the present case report, we describe the management of an irreducible bilateral equinus in a 45-year-old patient with poliomyelitis sequelae, starting with orthoses and orthopedic shoes, followed by prostheses. We measured the evolution of the patient's spatiotemporal gait parameters, his autonomy, and his satisfaction with a QUEST score. FINDINGS AND OUTCOMES Despite the deterioration of the patient's physical abilities due to the onset of a postpoliomyelitis syndrome, his gait parameters and his autonomy were maintained while using the prostheses. His tolerance of the prostheses improved even more greatly, as shown by his QUEST score, which increased from 2.95 to 4.67 of 5. CONCLUSION The use of prostheses was at least as effective and even better tolerated than orthoses and orthopedic shoes by this patient. Despite the occurrence of a postpoliomyelitis syndrome, the prostheses helped to maintain his walking performances, while improving his satisfaction.
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- Maëva Cotinat
- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS, INT UMR 7289, Marseille, France
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Department, APHM, CHU Sainte Marguerite, Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS, INT UMR 7289, Marseille, France
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Department, APHM, CHU Sainte Marguerite, Marseille, France
- UGECAM Institut Universitaire de Réadaptation de Valmante Sud, Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS, INT UMR 7289, Marseille, France
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Department, APHM, CHU Sainte Marguerite, Marseille, France
- UGECAM Institut Universitaire de Réadaptation de Valmante Sud, Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS, INT UMR 7289, Marseille, France
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Department, APHM, CHU Sainte Marguerite, Marseille, France
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Heitzmann DWW, Block J, Trinler U, Wolf SI, Alimusaj M. [Motion analysis in lower limb exoprosthetics-possibilities and limitations]. ORTHOPADIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023:10.1007/s00132-023-04408-z. [PMID: 37458809 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-023-04408-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gait analysis is of high relevance in prosthetics as it is an essential part of the fitting process. The documentation of movement by means of videos and instrumented methods is becoming increasingly important in prosthetics as benefits of a complex prosthesis can best be shown by structured observation. PROCEDURE A movement analysis should always be preceded by an anamnesis and clinical examination in order to detect functional limitations of the examined person and thus to establish correlations to gait deviations. Additionally, the orthopaedic aid should be evaluated as well. In addition to walking on level ground, walking on everyday obstacles such as stairs and ramps is also of interest when observing people using prosthetic limbs. Functional tests can be used to determine the functional status more comprehensively. An instrumental-3D gait analysis is indicated for specific questions, especially regarding kinetic parameters.
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- Daniel Walter Werner Heitzmann
- Abteilungen Technische Orthopädie und Bewegungsanalytik, Klinik für Orthopädie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstr. 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Abteilungen Technische Orthopädie und Bewegungsanalytik, Klinik für Orthopädie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstr. 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Andreas Wentzensen Forschungsinstitut, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen, Deutschland
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- Abteilungen Technische Orthopädie und Bewegungsanalytik, Klinik für Orthopädie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstr. 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Abteilungen Technische Orthopädie und Bewegungsanalytik, Klinik für Orthopädie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstr. 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Rayes RK, Mazorow RN, Mrotek LA, Scheidt RA. Utility and Usability of Two Forms of Supplemental Vibrotactile Kinesthetic Feedback for Enhancing Movement Accuracy and Efficiency in Goal-Directed Reaching. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:5455. [PMID: 37420621 DOI: 10.3390/s23125455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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Recent advances in wearable sensors and computing have made possible the development of novel sensory augmentation technologies that promise to enhance human motor performance and quality of life in a wide range of applications. We compared the objective utility and subjective user experience for two biologically inspired ways to encode movement-related information into supplemental feedback for the real-time control of goal-directed reaching in healthy, neurologically intact adults. One encoding scheme mimicked visual feedback encoding by converting real-time hand position in a Cartesian frame of reference into supplemental kinesthetic feedback provided by a vibrotactile display attached to the non-moving arm and hand. The other approach mimicked proprioceptive encoding by providing real-time arm joint angle information via the vibrotactile display. We found that both encoding schemes had objective utility in that after a brief training period, both forms of supplemental feedback promoted improved reach accuracy in the absence of concurrent visual feedback over performance levels achieved using proprioception alone. Cartesian encoding promoted greater reductions in target capture errors in the absence of visual feedback (Cartesian: 59% improvement; Joint Angle: 21% improvement). Accuracy gains promoted by both encoding schemes came at a cost in terms of temporal efficiency; target capture times were considerably longer (1.5 s longer) when reaching with supplemental kinesthetic feedback than without. Furthermore, neither encoding scheme yielded movements that were particularly smooth, although movements made with joint angle encoding were smoother than movements with Cartesian encoding. Participant responses on user experience surveys indicate that both encoding schemes were motivating and that both yielded passable user satisfaction scores. However, only Cartesian endpoint encoding was found to have passable usability; participants felt more competent using Cartesian encoding than joint angle encoding. These results are expected to inform future efforts to develop wearable technology to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of goal-directed actions using continuous supplemental kinesthetic feedback.
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- Ramsey K Rayes
- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA
- Medical School, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA
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Fundarò C, Casale R, Maestri R, Traversoni S, Colombo R, Salvini S, Ferretti C, Bartolo M, Buonocore M, Giardini A. Technology Assisted Rehabilitation Patient Perception Questionnaire (TARPP-Q): development and implementation of an instrument to evaluate patients' perception during training. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2023; 20:35. [PMID: 36964543 PMCID: PMC10037786 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-023-01146-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The introduction of technology-assisted rehabilitation (TAR) uncovers promising challenges for the treatment of motor disorders, particularly if combined with exergaming. Patients with neurological diseases have proved to benefit from TAR, improving their performance in several activities. However, the subjective perception of the device has never been fully addressed, being a conditioning factor for its use. The aims of the study were: (a) to develop a questionnaire on patients' personal experience with TAR and exergames in a real-world clinical setting; (b) to administer the questionnaire to a pilot group of neurologic patients to assess its feasibility and statistical properties. METHODS A self-administrable and close-ended questionnaire, Technology Assisted Rehabilitation Patient Perception Questionnaire (TARPP-Q), designed by a multidisciplinary team, was developed in Italian through a Delphi procedure. An English translation has been developed with consensus, for understandability purposes. The ultimate version of the questionnaire was constituted of 10 questions (5 with multiple answers), totalling 29 items, exploring the patient's performance and personal experience with TAR with Augmented Performance Feedback. TARPP-Q was then administered pre-post training in an observational, feasible, multi-centric study. The study involved in-patients aged between 18 and 85 with neurological diseases, admitted for rehabilitation with TAR (upper limb or gait). FIM scale was run to control functional performance. RESULTS Forty-four patients were included in the study. All patients answered the TARPP-Q autonomously. There were no unaccounted answers. Exploratory factor analyses identified 4 factors: Positive attitude, Usability, Hindrance perception, and Distress. Internal consistency was measured at T0. The values of Cronbach's alpha ranged from 0.72 (Distress) to 0.92 (Positive attitude). Functional Independence Measure (FIM®) scores and all TARPP-Q factors (Positive attitude, Usability, Hindrance perception, except for Distress (p = 0.11), significantly improved at the end of the treatment. A significant positive correlation between Positive attitude and Usability was also recorded. CONCLUSIONS The TARPP-Q highlights the importance of patients' personal experience with TAR and exergaming. Large-scale applications of this questionnaire may clarify the role of patients' perception of training effectiveness, helping to customize devices and interventions.
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- Cira Fundarò
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri Spa SB IRCCS Neurophysiopathology Unit of Montescano Institute, Pavia, PV, Italy.
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- OPUSMedica PC&R, Persons, Care & Research, Piacenza, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, IRCCS Department of Biomedical Engineering of Montescano Institute, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IT Department, IRCCS Pavia, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS Veruno, Veruno, NO, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri Spa SB IRCCS Neurophysiopathology Unit of Montescano Institute, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCSS Neuromotor Rehabilitation Unit of Montescano Institute, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Habilita Department of Rehabilitation, Neurorehabilitation Unit, HABILITA Zingonia, Ciserano, Bergamo, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri Spa SB IRCCS Neurophysiopathology Unit of Montescano Institute, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IT Department, IRCCS Pavia, Pavia, PV, Italy
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Passive remote monitoring is a relatively new technology that may support older adults to age in place. However, current knowledge about the effectiveness of this technology in extending older adults' independence is lacking. Therefore, we conducted a scoping review of studies examining passive remote monitoring to systematically synthesize evidence about the technology's effectiveness as an intervention. Our initial search of Embase, CINAHL, PubMed, and Scopus databases identified 486 unique articles. Of these, 14 articles met our inclusion criteria. Results show that passive remote monitoring technologies are being used in innovative and diverse ways to support older adults aging in place and their caregivers. More high-quality research on this topic is needed.
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Touillet A, Billon-Grumillier C, Pierret J, Herbe P, Martinet N, Loiret I, Paysant J. Comparison of compensatory shoulder movements, functionality and satisfaction in transradial amputees fitted with two prosthetic myoelectric hooks. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0272855. [PMID: 36730223 PMCID: PMC9894487 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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The functionalities of myoelectric hooks, such as whether they allow wrist movements, as well as the volume and design of the devices, may impact how fitted transradial amputees use their upper limbs. The aim of the current study was to compare two prosthetic myoelectric hooks in terms of compensatory shoulder movements, functionality and user satisfaction. This monocentric, randomized, controlled, cross-over trial evaluated eight transradial amputees fitted with two prosthetic myoelectric hooks, the Greifer and the Axon-Hook, during two consecutive periods. At the end of each period, shoulder abduction (mean and percentage of time with shoulder abduction > 60°) and manual dexterity were assessed using the Box and Blocks Test (BBT) on both sides, and satisfaction was assessed with the Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology questionnaire. For each patient, data obtained with the BBT on the amputated side were compared with those obtained on the non-amputated side. Shoulder abduction was significantly higher with the Greifer (60.9°± 20.3°, p = 0.03) than with the Axon-Hook (39.8°± 16.9°) and also than with the NA side (37.6 ± 19.4°, p = 0.02). Shoulder abduction on the NA side (37.6 ± 19.4°) was close to that of the Axon-Hook (39.8°± 16.9°). The percentage of time spent with shoulder abduction > 60° during the BBT was higher with the Greifer than with the Axon-Hook or with the NA side (53.3 ± 34.4%, 17.6 ± 27.0% and 18.4 ± 34.9%, respectively), but the differences were not significant (p = 0.15). A significant strong negative correlation was found between shoulder abduction and wrist position with the Axon-Hook (r = -0.86; p < 0.01), but not with the Greifer. Manual dexterity and satisfaction did not differ significantly between the two devices. These results revealed compensatory movements, such as shoulder abduction in transradial amputees equipped with hooks, themselves influenced by the prosthetic device settings.
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- Amélie Touillet
- Centre Louis Pierquin, Institut Régional de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, UGECAM, Nancy, Nord-Est, France
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- Centre Louis Pierquin, Institut Régional de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, UGECAM, Nancy, Nord-Est, France
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- Centre Louis Pierquin, Institut Régional de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, UGECAM, Nancy, Nord-Est, France
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- Centre Louis Pierquin, Institut Régional de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, UGECAM, Nancy, Nord-Est, France
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- Centre Louis Pierquin, Institut Régional de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, UGECAM, Nancy, Nord-Est, France
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- Centre Louis Pierquin, Institut Régional de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, UGECAM, Nancy, Nord-Est, France
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- Centre Louis Pierquin, Institut Régional de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, UGECAM, Nancy, Nord-Est, France
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Barria P, Riquelme M, Reppich H, Cisnal A, Fraile JC, Pérez-Turiel J, Sierra D, Aguilar R, Andrade A, Nuñez-Espinosa C. Hand rehabilitation based on the RobHand exoskeleton in stroke patients: A case series study. Front Robot AI 2023; 10:1146018. [PMID: 37033674 PMCID: PMC10073561 DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2023.1146018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Introduction: The RobHand (Robot for Hand Rehabilitation) is a robotic neuromotor rehabilitation exoskeleton that assists in performing flexion and extension movements of the fingers. The present case study assesses changes in manual function and hand muscle strength of four selected stroke patients after completion of an established training program. In addition, safety and user satisfaction are also evaluated. Methods: The training program consisted of 16 sessions; two 60-minute training sessions per week for eight consecutive weeks. During each session, patients moved through six consecutive rehabilitation stages using the RobHand. Manual function assessments were applied before and after the training program and safety tests were carried out after each session. A user evaluation questionnaire was filled out after each patient completed the program. Results: The safety test showed the absence of significant adverse events, such as skin lesions or fatigue. An average score of 4 out of 5 was obtained on the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology 2.0 Scale. Users were very satisfied with the weight, comfort, and quality of professional services. A Kruskal-Wallis test revealed that there were not statistically significant changes in the manual function tests between the beginning and the end of the training program. Discussion: It can be concluded that the RobHand is a safe rehabilitation technology and users were satisfied with the system. No statistically significant differences in manual function were found. This could be due to the high influence of the stroke stage on motor recovery since the study was performed with chronic patients. Hence, future studies should evaluate the rehabilitation effectiveness of the repetitive use of the RobHand exoskeleton on subacute patients. Clinical Trial Registration: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05598892?id=NCT05598892&draw=2&rank=1, identifier NCT05598892.
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- Patricio Barria
- Centro de Rehabilitación, Club de Leones Cruz del Sur, Punta Arenas, Chile
- *Correspondence: Patricio Barria,
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- School of Medicine, University of Magallanes (UMAG), Punta Arenas, Chile
- Centro Asistencial Docente e Investigación (CADI), University of Magallanes (UMAG), Punta Arenas, Chile
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- Centro de Rehabilitación, Club de Leones Cruz del Sur, Punta Arenas, Chile
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- Instituto de las Tecnologías Avanzadas de la Producción (ITAP), University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Instituto de las Tecnologías Avanzadas de la Producción (ITAP), University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Instituto de las Tecnologías Avanzadas de la Producción (ITAP), University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Instituto de las Tecnologías Avanzadas de la Producción (ITAP), University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Centro de Rehabilitación, Club de Leones Cruz del Sur, Punta Arenas, Chile
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- Centro de Rehabilitación, Club de Leones Cruz del Sur, Punta Arenas, Chile
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- School of Medicine, University of Magallanes (UMAG), Punta Arenas, Chile
- Centro Asistencial Docente e Investigación (CADI), University of Magallanes (UMAG), Punta Arenas, Chile
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Zwilling M, Romano A, Hoffman H, Lotan M, Tesler R. Development and validation of a system for the prediction of challenging behaviors of people with autism spectrum disorder based on a smart wearable shirt: A mixed-methods design. Front Behav Neurosci 2022; 16:948184. [DOI: 10.3389/fnbeh.2022.948184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BackgroundMost people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present at least one form of challenging behavior (CB), causing reduced life quality, social interactions, and community-based service inclusion.ObjectivesThe current study had two objectives: (1) to assess the differences in physiological reaction to stressful stimuli between adults with and without high-functioning ASD; (2) to develop a system able to predict the incoming occurrence of a challenging behaviors (CBs) in real time and inform the caregiver that a CB is about to occur; (3) to evaluate the acceptability and usefulness of the developed system for users with ASD and their caregivers.MethodsComparison between physiological parameters will be conducted by enrolling two groups of 20 participants with and without ASD monitored while watching a relaxing and disturbing video. To understand the variations of the parameters that occur before the CB takes place, 10 participants with ASD who have aggressive or disruptive CBs will be monitored for 7 days. Then, an ML algorithm capable of predicting immediate CB occurrence based on physiological parameter variations is about to be developed. After developing the application-based algorithm, an efficient proof of concept (POC) will be carried out on one participant with ASD and CB. A focus group, including health professionals, will test the POC to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the developed system.ResultsHigher stress level is anticipated in the group of people with ASD looking at the disturbing video than in the typically developed peers. From the obtained data, the developed algorithm is used to predict CBs that are about to occur in the upcoming 1 min. A high level of satisfaction with the proposed technology and useful consideration for further developments are expected to emerge from the focus group.Clinical trial registration[https://clinicaltrials.gov/], identifier [NCT05340608].
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Looft JM, Sjoholm R, Hansen AH, Fairhurst S, Voss G, Dellamano CA, Egginton J, Olney C, Goldish G. User-centered design and development of a trunk control device for persons with spinal cord injury: A pilot study. J Spinal Cord Med 2022; 45:585-594. [PMID: 33705266 PMCID: PMC9246101 DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2020.1863897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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CONTEXT/OBJECTIVE There are no wheelchair products designed to allow users to dynamically control trunk posture to both significantly improve functional reach and provide pressure relief during forward lean. This pilot study sought to (1) gather stakeholder desires regarding necessary features for a trunk control system and (2) subsequently develop and pilot test a first-generation trunk control prototype. DESIGN Multi-staged mixed methods study design. SETTING Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN. PARTICIPANTS Eight people with spinal cord injuries were recruited to participate in a focus group. Five participants returned to discuss, rate, and select a design concepts for prototype development. Two participants returned to test the first-generation trunk control prototype. INTERVENTIONS The focus group members selected a trunk control device design that uses backpack straps with a single cable as the most desired option. Our design team then manufactured the first-generation prototype at the Minneapolis VA. OUTCOME MEASURES Bimanual workspace capabilities (n = 1) and pressure map relief changes (n = 2) during supported forward lean were measured. Both participants also provided feedback on the trunk control devices usability. RESULTS Bimanual workspace (for Participant 1) was increased by 311% in the sagittal plane with use of the trunk control device as compared to without. Pressure relief during a forward lean was increased with an overall dispersion index reduction of 87.6% and 27.7% for Participant 1 and Participant 2 respectfully. CONCLUSION This pilot study successfully elicited desired features for a trunk control device from stakeholders and successfully developed and tested a first-generation trunk control prototype.
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- John M. Looft
- Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA,Correspondence to: John M. Looft Prosthetic & Patient Services, Minneapolis Adaptive Design and Engineering (MADE) Program, Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN55417, USA; Ph: 612-725-2000, ext. 337091.
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- Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA,Division of Rehabilitation Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA,College of Design, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Kablan N, Bakhsh HR, Alammar W, Tatar Y, Ferriero G. Psychometric evaluation of the Arabic version of the Quebec user evaluation of satisfaction with assistive technology (A-QUEST 2.0) in prosthesis users. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2022; 58:118-126. [PMID: 34247472 PMCID: PMC9980568 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.21.06880-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The evaluation of patient satisfaction and perceptions plays a vital role in determining the quality of prosthesis users' devices and the competency of healthcare services. AIM To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Arabic Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (A-QUEST 2.0) with prosthetics users. DESIGN A methodological study. SETTING Saudi Arabia, Turkey. POPULATION A convenience sample of outpatient prosthesis users (N.=183). METHODS The A-QUEST 2.0 includes two subscales respectively evaluating the user's satisfaction with the device and the services provided. The data for each subscale were investigated using Rasch analysis to evaluate the item fit, reliability indices, item difficulty, local item dependency, and differential item functioning (DIF). RESULTS Both subscales met the Rasch criteria for the functioning of rating scale categories. All items showed an acceptable fit to the Rasch model. The person separation indices for the Device and Services subscales were 2.21 (Cronbach's α=0.90) and 1.72 (Cronbach's α=0.85), respectively. Therefore, the two subscales are sensitive enough to distinguish between at least three different levels of satisfaction. The unidimensionality of each subscale was confirmed, and none of the items displayed differential item functioning across age, gender, location of amputation, country, and duration of use. CONCLUSIONS Overall, the findings indicate the psychometric evaluation of A-QUEST 2.0 is effective with prosthesis users across different clinical contexts and cultures. Thus, the A-QUEST 2.0 allows for a comprehensive understanding of users' perceptions of prosthesis characteristics, particularly among subjects with lower limb amputations caused by traumatic injuries. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT Our paper provides clinicians dealing with Arabic patients a validated outcome measure for satisfaction with prosthesis. Besides providing information in the development of new products and service delivery. Further studies are necessary to improve the measure's metric quality in different contexts and for different prosthesis devices.
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- Nilüfer Kablan
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Rehabilitation, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -
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- Department of Rehabilitation, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Sports Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Unit of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Scientific Institute of Tradate, IRCCS Maugeri, Tradate, Varese, Italy.,Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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Tofani M, Blasetti G G, Lucibello L, Sabbadini M, Berardi A, Galeoto G, Field D, Castelli E. Seated postural control measure: Italian translation and validation in children with cerebral palsy. Prosthet Orthot Int 2021; 45:378-383. [PMID: 34456320 DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Seating interventions are part of the postural management program recommended for children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) who are nonambulatory or have difficulty in walking. The lack of validated outcome measures for assessing seating interventions limits access to obtain valid and comparable data internationally. OBJECTIVE To translate the Seated Postural Control Measure (SPCM) into Italian and assess reliability and validity of the translated measure in a population of children with CP. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional and repeated measures study. METHODS The original version of the SPCM was translated and culturally adapted by a multidisciplinary team according to international guidelines. Internal consistency was examined with Cronbach's alpha. Both inter- and intrarater reliabilities were estimated using intraclass correlation coefficients with 95% confidence intervals. Intrarater reliability was estimated over a 1-week period. Convergent construct validity was investigated by comparing SPCM values with the Level of Sitting Scale, the Gross Motor Function Classification System, and the Manual Ability Classification System using Pearson's correlation coefficients. RESULTS The Italian version of the SPCM (IT-SPCM) was evaluated on 72 children with CP aged 4-18 years. Cronbach's alpha was 0.83, 0.95, and 0.93 for IT-SPCM alignment subscale, IT-SPCM functioning subscale, and total score, respectively. Reliability for IT-SPCM total score was high for both inter- and intrarater reliabilities (0.95 and 0.93). The IT-SPCM total score was moderately correlated with the Level of Sitting Scale (0.37), Gross Motor Function Classification System (-0.41), and Manual Ability Classification System (-0.56). CONCLUSION Preliminary evidence supports the reliability and validity of using IT-SPCM with a population of children with CP.
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- Marco Tofani
- Neurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Intensive Neurorehabilitation and Robotics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Intensive Neurorehabilitation and Robotics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Research & Innovation, ITOP Officine Ortopediche, Palestrina, RM, Italy
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- Neurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Intensive Neurorehabilitation and Robotics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Neurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Intensive Neurorehabilitation and Robotics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Lebrasseur A, Lettre J, Routhier F, Bouffard J, Archambault PS, Campeau-Lecours A. Evaluation of the usability of an actively actuated arm support. Assist Technol 2021; 33:271-277. [PMID: 31207199 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2019.1629124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Dynamic arm supports can be used to increase the autonomy of people with upper limb disabilities, but their usability is often poorly documented. The objective of this study is to evaluate the usability of an actuated arm support (AAS), namely the Gowing power-assisted arm support. Nine participants with neurological disorders restricting their upper limb capacities (DASH = 63.51 ± 7.72) completed various tasks (Upper Extremity Performance Test for the Elderly (TEMPA)) with and without the AAS. Users' satisfaction (Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology (QUEST)) and perceived benefits of the device (semi-structured interviews) were assessed. Large (effect size ≥ 1.15) and statistically significant (p < .05) improvements were found in the TEMPA functional rating, range of motion, strength, precision of gross movements and prehension patterns subscales while using the AAS. Two third of the participants were quite or very satisfied with the arm support (QUEST > 4/5) and interviews were positive about its usefulness in daily living activities. Our study demonstrated that the use of an AAS could result in significant improvements in the autonomy of people with upper limb disabilities.
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- Audrey Lebrasseur
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec, Quebec City, QC, Canada.,Department of Rehabilitation, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec, Quebec City, QC, Canada.,Department of Rehabilitation, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec, Quebec City, QC, Canada.,Department of Rehabilitation, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center in Rehabilitation, Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Laval, Laval, Canada.,School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec, Quebec City, QC, Canada.,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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Kemmis E, Ashby S, MacDonald-Wicks L. The impact of a power mobility device on occupational participation and quality of life for people with chronic diseases: A scoping review. Br J Occup Ther 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/03080226211034420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction The aim was to explore occupational participation and quality of life (QoL) for power mobility device users with chronic disease. Methods Arksey and O’Malley’s framework for scoping reviews was used. Six data bases were searched using keywords: wheelchair, scooter, QoL and participation. Data were extracted with coding and thematic analysis performed. Results Forty-one articles met the inclusion criteria. An overarching theme of enhanced QoL was identified with subthemes of (i) independence, (ii) enabling participation in instrumental activities of daily living, (iii) enhanced social participation and leisure, (iv) environmental barriers to occupational participation, (vi) power mobility device (PMD) performance concerns impacting occupational participation and (vii) overcoming risk of harm through PMD training. Conclusion The scoping review identified a heterogeneity of study designs and outcome measures, which makes comparison between studies difficult. For people with chronic diseases, PMDs improve independence in occupational participation, particularly in IADL, social participation and leisure. Unfortunately, improved QoL was often inferred, without the use of an outcome measure. Areas which impacted occupational participation for PMD users were environmental barriers and a lack of PMD training. Further research is needed to understand the impact of a PMD on QoL and occupational participation for those with chronic disease.
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- Emma Kemmis
- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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Gudjonsdottir B, Gudmundsdottir SB. Mobility devices for children with physical disabilities: use, satisfaction and impact on participation. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2021:1-8. [PMID: 34102088 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2021.1913519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Children with physical disabilities commonly use mobility devices. There is a lack of studies on the use and impact of mobility devices on activities and participation. Research is needed on satisfaction with the service delivery process of mobility devices. PURPOSE To examine the use and impact of mobility devices among children with physical disabilities and the satisfaction with the properties of their mobility devices and related services. MATERIALS AND METHODS A web-based survey was sent to parents of 6 - 18 years old children with physical disabilities who used mobility devices in Iceland. The use and effectiveness of mobility devices were assessed with a questionnaire designed for this study. The satisfaction was measured with Quebec user evaluation of satisfaction with assistive technology (QUEST) 2.0. RESULTS The survey was sent to 55 families and 36 replied. Most of the children used mobility devices in social activities. The number of participants who reported positive effects of devices on activities and participation, depended on environmental settings. There was no significant difference in participants' satisfaction between types of mobility devices. Also, there was no significant difference in participants' satisfaction with the properties of the device and the related service (for wheeled walkers p = 0.47, manual wheelchairs p = 0.08, powered wheelchairs p = 1.00). CONCLUSIONS The results indicate the importance of mobility devices for activities and participation and can guide healthcare workers when providing mobility devices where environmental factors across settings must be kept in mind. Stakeholders should be aware of the value of satisfaction with the devices and related services.Implications for Rehabilitation:Children with physical disabilities use mobility devices across different environmental settings and need to have more than one type of equipment.This study confirms results from earlier research that mobility devices are important for the activities and participation of children with disabilities.It is important to understand how the delivery process of devices is perceived by those who receive them. High satisfaction is an indicator of high quality of service.Environmental factors across settings must be kept in mind in the delivery process of assistive devices.
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- Bjorg Gudjonsdottir
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Tasiemski T, Wilski M, Urbański P. One World Project's Wheelchair Skills Training Camp in Morocco - effects of a community peer-based programme. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2021:1-7. [PMID: 34000212 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2021.1914756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to assess wheelchair skills of persons with physical disabilities who attended the first Wheelchair Skills and Empowerment Camp in Morocco and their satisfaction with manual wheelchairs provided for the camp activities. MATERIALS AND METHODS 19 persons (13 male and 6 female) with physical disabilities took part in the project. The average time since injury or illness was 24 years. To assess wheelchair skills/user satisfaction, the researchers used the Queensland Evaluation of Wheelchair Skills test and the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology. RESULTS Study participants improved their overall wheelchair mobility skills (p = 0.002; d = 0.20), especially their ability to ascend and descend a ramp (p = 0.012; d = 0.67). The participants reported significantly greater satisfaction with the new provided wheelchairs in comparison to their own wheelchairs in regard to five satisfaction items; i.e., ease in adjusting (p = 0.011; d = 0.96), safety and security (p = 0.014; d = 0.97), durability (p = 0.037; d = 0.81), ease to use (p = 0.045; d = 0.87), and comfort (p = 0.006; d = 1.03). CONCLUSIONS Findings of this study indicate that persons with physical disabilities in Morocco need structured training in wheelchair skills and better-quality wheelchairs. The study also confirmed that community peer-based programmes in low-resource countries can play a significant role in rehabilitation of persons with physical disabilities, even many years after their injury or illness.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThe One World project educated local persons with disabilities and government officials about the need for buying appropriate wheelchairs and for providing them according to the World Health Organization guidelines.19 persons who use wheelchairs participated in 6-days of wheelchair skills training sessions, which were led by three peer mentors who use a wheelchair: two with spinal cord injury, and one with polio complications.The 19 participants, who had lived with their disabilities on average for 24 years, advanced their general wheelchair mobility skills, which was assessed through a practical test.The results confirmed that community peer-based programmes in low-resource countries are important for improving wheelchair skills not only when beginning rehabilitation but even after individuals live many years with a disability.
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- Tomasz Tasiemski
- Department of Adapted Physical Activity, Poznań University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Adapted Physical Activity, Poznań University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Adapted Physical Activity, Poznań University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland
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Integrating a Potentiometer into a Knee Brace Shows High Potential for Continuous Knee Motion Monitoring. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21062150. [PMID: 33808554 PMCID: PMC8003398 DOI: 10.3390/s21062150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Continuous monitoring of knee motion can provide deep insights into patients' rehabilitation status after knee injury and help to better identify their individual therapeutic needs. Potentiometers have been identified as one possible sensor type for continuous monitoring of knee motion. However, to verify their use in monitoring real-life environments, further research is needed. We aimed to validate a potentiometer-embedded knee brace to measure sagittal knee kinematics during various daily activities, as well as to assess its potential to continuously monitor knee motion. To this end, the sagittal knee motion of 32 healthy subjects was recorded simultaneously by an instrumented knee brace and an optoelectronic reference system during activities of daily living to assess the agreement between these two measurement systems. To evaluate the potentiometer's behavior during continuous monitoring, knee motion was continuously recorded in a subgroup (n = 9) who wore the knee brace over the course of a day. Our results show a strong agreement between the instrumented knee brace and reference system across all investigated activities as well as stable sensor behavior during continuous tracking. The presented potentiometer-based sensor system demonstrates strong potential as a device for measuring sagittal knee motion during daily activities as well as for continuous knee motion monitoring.
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Active proportional electromyogram controlled functional electrical stimulation system. Sci Rep 2020; 10:21242. [PMID: 33277517 PMCID: PMC7718906 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-77664-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Neurophysiological theories and past studies suggest that intention driven functional electrical stimulation (FES) could be effective in motor neurorehabilitation. Proportional control of FES using voluntary EMG may be used for this purpose. Electrical artefact contamination of voluntary electromyogram (EMG) during FES application makes the technique difficult to implement. Previous attempts to date either poorly extract the voluntary EMG from the artefacts, require a special hardware or are unsuitable for online application. Here we show an implementation of an entirely software-based solution that resolves the current problems in real-time using an adaptive filtering technique with an optional comb filter to extract voluntary EMG from muscles under FES. We demonstrated that unlike the classic comb filter approach, the signal extracted with the present technique was coherent with its noise-free version. Active FES, the resulting EMG-FES system was validated in a typical use case among fifteen patients with tetraplegia. Results showed that FES intensity modulated by the Active FES system was proportional to intentional movement. The Active FES system may inspire further research in neurorehabilitation and assistive technology.
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Berardi A, Galeoto G, Lucibello L, Panuccio F, Valente D, Tofani M. Athletes with disability' satisfaction with sport wheelchairs: an Italian cross sectional study. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2020; 16:420-424. [PMID: 32730722 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2020.1800114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Physical activity is essential for health and well-being. People with physical disability often experience barriers in performing sports due to the lack of appropriate assistive technologies. The present research aimed to investigate athletes with disability satisfaction when using sports wheelchairs and to explore clinometric properties of the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST). MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred and twenty-eight athletes were involved in the present study. Data on sport discipline and wheelchair provision were collected with qualitative approach. Internal consistency and reliability of QUEST were respectively analyzed with Cronbach's Alpha and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient. Validity was investigated with the correlation of the Wheelchair Use Confidence Scale for Manual users. RESULTS Results revealed good internal consistency (.858) and moderate inter-rater reliability for service subscale (.664) and for the total score (.675), while for device subscale (.802) reliability was high. Validity revealed moderate correlation (.300) with a p < 0.05. Qualitative analysis highlighted economic barriers as primary social determinant who affect participation in sport activities. CONCLUSIONS The present study confirms preliminary evidence of the QUEST for athletes with disability. The research group also recommends an international effort to promote a comprehensive evaluation of sports wheelchair involving rehabilitation professionals, sport technicians and people with disability.Implications for rehabilitationEconomic factors linked to the purchase of a wheelchair seem being the main barrier for practising sportThe Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology is a useful tool to measure athletes' satisfaction using a wheelchairRehabilitation professionals and sport technicians should collaborate together with people with disability in determining how choose appropriate sport wheelchairs.
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- Anna Berardi
- Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Research and Innovation, ITOP Officine Ortopediche, Palestrina, Italy
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Neurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Neurosciences and Neurorehabilitation, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Vatican City, Italy
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Vincent C, Girard R, Dumont F, Archambault P, Routhier F, Mostafavi MA. Evaluation of satisfaction with geospatial assistive technology (ESGAT): a methodological and usability study. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2020; 17:134-151. [PMID: 32501781 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2020.1768307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Purpose: Manual wheelchair users are more vulnerable, in situations such as road crossings, hazardous sidewalks or curbs and crossing of buildings and facilities threshold. Geospatial assistive technology (GAT) can help with route planning. However, it is important to ensure the usability of such products, as well as the satisfaction of persons with reduced mobility. The study's aim was (1) to develop and validate a questionnaire on the satisfaction of GAT, in English and French, and to (2) assess satisfaction, efficacy and efficiency of a GAT with manual wheelchair users following a filmed trial in a dense urban area.Method: A methodological study was conducted (development of the questionnaire, assessment of its content validity, feasibility and practicability) followed by a trial and post-observations with the videos. Two questionnaires (English, French) were concurrently validated by two groups of experts (n = 8), and then field-tested by wheelchair users (n = 8), using Google Maps Pedestrian routeing tool.Results: The Evaluation of satisfaction with geospatial assistive technology (ESGAT) consists in a user profile and their experience with the technology, followed by 12 satisfaction criteria rated from 1-not satisfied to 5-very satisfied. Both questionnaires were rated as feasible and practicable to complete. The usability of Google Maps Pedestrian routeing tool was measured as "moderate" by manual wheelchairs since the total satisfaction score at the ESGAT was 3.9/5 (quite satisfied). The items with the lowest score were navigation assistance, hands-free function and security. The GAT was effective (87.5% have completed their destination) but not efficient (37.5% needed help).IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONFor manual wheelchair users paired with geospatial assistive technology:• A 10 minutes questionnaire was developed and validated to assess their satisfaction after testing aid in an urban area.• Satisfaction criteria to address are ease of access (service), learnability, hands-free function, ease of use for planning as well for navigating, transportability/ appearance, content, geographic information, effectiveness, efficiency, navigation assistance and security• A field test is necessary to ensure the effectiveness of the technology in avoiding or announcing potential obstacles such as sidewalk crossing ramp, damaged and congested sidewalk; sidewalk tilt (side slopes); thresholds at destination; verbal indication too soon or too late; incorrect indication; the arrow does not indicate the right direction; readjustment of the route needed; a lack of indication; and human intervention needed.
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- Claude Vincent
- Department of Rehabilitation, Université Laval, Québec, Canada.,Centre of Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale (CIUSSS/CN), Québec, Canada
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- Centre of Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale (CIUSSS/CN), Québec, Canada
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- Centre of Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale (CIUSSS/CN), Québec, Canada
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- School of Occupational and Physical Therapy, University McGill, Montreal, Canada.,Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Université Laval, Québec, Canada.,Centre of Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale (CIUSSS/CN), Québec, Canada
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- Geomatics Research Centre, Université Laval, Québec, Canada.,Department of Geomatics, Université Laval Québec, Canada
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Potier L, François M, Dardari D, Feron M, Belhatem N, Nobecourt-Dupuy E, Dolz M, Bordier L, Ducloux R, Chibani A, Eveno DF, Crea Avila T, Sultan A, Baillet-Blanco L, Rigalleau V, Gand E, Saulnier PJ, Velho G, Roussel R, Pellenc Q, Dupré JC, Malgrange D, Marre M, Mohammedi K. Comparison of a new versus standard removable offloading device in patients with neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers: a French national, multicentre, open-label randomized, controlled trial. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care 2020; 8:8/1/e000954. [PMID: 32393479 PMCID: PMC7223015 DOI: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2019-000954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The offloading is crucial to heal neuropathic diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). Removable offloading are the most used devices. Orthèse diabète is a new customized removable knee-high offloading device immobilizing foot and ankle joints, with some specific and innovative features that may improve offloading. We aimed to evaluate the efficiency of this device in DFU healing. RESEARCH, DESIGN AND METHODS The evaluation of Offloading using a new removable ORTHOsis in DIABetic foot study is a French multicenter (13 centers) randomized controlled trial with blinded end points evaluation. Adults with neuropathic DFU were randomly assigned to either Orthèse Diabète (experimental device), or any type of conventional (usually used in France) removable offloading devices (control group). The primary outcome was the 3-month proportion of patients with fully healed DFU. RESULTS Among 112 randomized patients (men 78%, age 62±10 years), the primary outcome occurred in 19 (33%) participants using conventional device vs 19 (35%) Orthèse Diabète users (p=0.79). Study groups were also comparable in terms of prespecified secondary end points including occurrence of new DFU (25% vs 27% in conventional and experimental groups), ipsilateral lower-limb amputation (4% vs 10%) or infectious complications (14% vs 13%) (p>0.05 for all). Adverse events were comparable between groups, including 4 deaths unrelated to study allocation (1 sudden death, 2 ventricular arrhythmias and 1 pancreatic cancer). Adverse events believed to be related to the device were higher in the Orthèse Diabète group than in the control group (15% vs 4%). Orthèse Diabète was less frequently worn than conventional devices (46% vs 66%, p=0.04). CONCLUSIONS Orthèse Diabète, a new removable offloading orthosis immobilizing foot and ankle joints did not show superiority compared with conventional removable devices in neuropathic DFU healing and cannot be recommended to heal DFU. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT01956162.
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- Louis Potier
- Diabetology, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Bichat Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France
- Université de Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France
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- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Nutrition, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Reims, Reims, France
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- Diabetology, Centre Hospitalier Sud Francilien, Corbeil-Essonnes, Paris, France
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- Diabetology, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Bichat Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France
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- Diabetology, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Bichat Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France
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- Department of Diabetology, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion, Saint Denis de la Réunion, France
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- Endocrinology Department, Hôpital Bégin, Saint-Mandé, France
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- Endocrinology Department, Hôpital Bégin, Saint-Mandé, France
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- APHP, Hôpital Corentin-Celton, Centre de Cicatrisation du Pied du Diabétique, Issy les Moulineaux, France
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- Department of Diabetology, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Centre Hospitalier Gonesse, Gonesse, France
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- Department of Functional Rehabilitation, Centre Hospitalier La Tourmaline, La Tourmaline, France
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- Department of Diabetology, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Centre Hospitalier Régional de Metz-Thionville, Thionville, France
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Nutrition, CHRU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- INSERM U1046, University of Montpellier 1, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Nutrition, CHU Bordeaux, Haut Lévèque Hospital, Pessac, France
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Nutrition, CHU Bordeaux, Haut Lévèque Hospital, Pessac, France
- Department of Life and Health Sciences, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France
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- INSERM CIC 1402, University of Poitiers, CHU Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- INSERM, UMR_S 1138, Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Paris, France
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- Diabetology, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Bichat Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France
- INSERM, UMR_S 1138, Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Paris, France
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- Vascular Surgery Department, Bichat Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France
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- Diabetology, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Bichat Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France
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- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Nutrition, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Reims, Reims, France
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- Diabetology, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Bichat Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Nutrition, CHU Bordeaux, Haut Lévèque Hospital, Pessac, France
- Department of Life and Health Sciences, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France
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Summa S, Schirinzi T, Bernava GM, Romano A, Favetta M, Valente EM, Bertini E, Castelli E, Petrarca M, Pioggia G, Vasco G. Development of SaraHome: A novel, well-accepted, technology-based assessment tool for patients with ataxia. COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE 2020; 188:105257. [PMID: 31846831 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2019.105257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Revised: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Early onset ataxias (EOAs) are a heterogeneous group of neurological conditions, responsible for severe motor disability in paediatric age, which still lack reliable outcome measures. Available scales to assess ataxia, such as the Scale for Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA), are based on subjective assessment of specific motor and language tasks by an examiner, and therefore is age dependent and lacks accuracy in detecting small variations in disease severity. In last years, novel technologies, including computer interfaces and videogames, have emerged for clinical applications and the advent of Internet of Medical Things and of Information Communication Technology have allowed the remote control of such technologies. This pilot study describes a newly developed tool (SaraHome) for the assessment at home of EOA evaluating its feasibility and acceptability on a small sample of children. METHODS Ten EOA children and ten caregivers have been enrolled for a preliminary outpatient evaluation. The Microsoft Kinect 2.0 and Leap Motion Controller (LMC) connected to a personal computer with an ad hoc software have been set-up, for the acquisition of standardized motor tasks performed by the patients with the caregivers' assistance. Acceptance and practicability have been tested by QUEST 2.0 and IMI questionnaires in caregivers and patients respectively. RESULTS The SaraHome software was developed, based on a collection of services provided by a complex architecture that consists of a Restful interface, which enables to access a series of plugins for the execution of different tasks. A graphical user interface allows the acquisition of the patient movements while performing a motor task. A protocol of standard tasks inspired by SARA was established, and a system of video-assisted instruction provided. The set-up for the optimal acquisition of such protocol by Kinect and LMC has been defined. Both patients and caregivers accomplished the SaraHome assessment with good feedback at the technology acceptance questionnaires. CONCLUSIONS SaraHome represents a newly developed tool for the assessment of ataxia in patients, resulting from the integration of low-cost and easy-accessible technologies. This pilot application highlighted the feasibility and the acceptability of the system, suggesting the potential use in clinical practice.
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- Susanna Summa
- MARlab, Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital - IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- MARlab, Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital - IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Department of Systems Medicine, University of Roma Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
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- Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB-CNR), Via Torre Bianca, Mortelle, Istituto Marino, 98164 Messina, Italy.
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- MARlab, Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital - IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- MARlab, Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital - IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Unit of Genetics, Università degli studi di Pavia, Pavia, Italy; IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy.
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- Unit of Neuromuscolar and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Department of Neurosciences, IRCCS Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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- MARlab, Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital - IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- MARlab, Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital - IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB-CNR), Via Torre Bianca, Mortelle, Istituto Marino, 98164 Messina, Italy.
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- MARlab, Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital - IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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Gitlow L, Frailey S, Garson N, Simon R, Smith M, Winsor S, Yacovoni J, Yuu C. Parenting with a disability: exploring the satisfaction and efficacy of the PediaLift wheelchair accessible crib. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2020; 16:902-909. [PMID: 32274947 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2020.1749894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, we investigated the efficacy of the Pedialift crib by using the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology 2.0 (QUEST 2.0) survey and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) with individuals who have already purchased and used the device. RESULTS Findings revealed that overall users were satisfied with the device and services provided. Conclusion: Participants were more able to participate in the role of parenting after obtaining the Pedialift.Implications for RehabilitationParents with disabilities face multiple barriers in providing childcare to their infants.Appropriate assistive technology can mitigate the barriers parents with disabilities face in providing care to their infantsFunding AT is one of many barriers that parents with disabilities encounter when trying to care for their infantsOutcomes studies regarding satisfaction with and performance of AT for childcare is needed to provide support for its funding.
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- Lynn Gitlow
- Occupational Therapy, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Occupational Therapy, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Occupational Therapy, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Occupational Therapy, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Occupational Therapy, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, USA
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Tamburella F, Tagliamonte NL, Pisotta I, Masciullo M, Arquilla M, van Asseldonk EHF, van der Kooij H, Wu AR, Dzeladini F, Ijspeert AJ, Molinari M. Neuromuscular Controller Embedded in a Powered Ankle Exoskeleton: Effects on Gait, Clinical Features and Subjective Perspective of Incomplete Spinal Cord Injured Subjects. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng 2020; 28:1157-1167. [PMID: 32248116 DOI: 10.1109/tnsre.2020.2984790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Powered exoskeletons are among the emerging technologies claiming to assist functional ambulation. The potential to adapt robotic assistance based on specific motor abilities of incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI) subjects, is crucial to optimize Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). Achilles, an autonomous wearable robot able to assist ankle during walking, was developed for iSCI subjects and utilizes a NeuroMuscular Controller (NMC). NMC can be used to adapt robotic assistance based on specific residual functional abilities of subjects. The main aim of this pilot study was to analyze the effects of the NMC-controlled Achilles, used as an assistive device, on chronic iSCI participants' performance, by assessing gait speed during 10-session training of robot-aided walking. Secondary aims were to assess training impact on participants' motion, clinical and functional features and to evaluate subjective perspective in terms of attitude towards technology, workload, usability and satisfaction. Results showed that 5 training sessions were necessary to significantly improve robot-aided gait speed on short paths and consequently to optimize HRI. Moreover, the training allowed participants who initially were not able to walk for 6 minutes, to improve gait endurance during Achilles-aided walking and to reduce perceived fatigue. Improvements were obtained also in gait speed during free walking, thus suggesting a potential rehabilitative impact, even if Achilles-aided walking was not faster than free walking. Participants' subjective evaluations indicated a positive experience.
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Osuagwu BA, Timms S, Peachment R, Dowie S, Thrussell H, Cross S, Shirley R, Segura-Fragoso A, Taylor J. Home-based rehabilitation using a soft robotic hand glove device leads to improvement in hand function in people with chronic spinal cord injury:a pilot study. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2020; 17:40. [PMID: 32138780 PMCID: PMC7057671 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-020-00660-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Loss of hand function following high level spinal cord injury (SCI) is perceived as a high priority area for rehabilitation. Following discharge, it is often impractical for the specialist care centre to provide ongoing therapy for people living with chronic SCI at home, which can lead to further deterioration of hand function and a direct impact on an individual's capability to perform essential activities of daily living (ADL). OBJECTIVE This pilot study investigated the therapeutic effect of a self-administered home-based hand rehabilitation programme for people with cervical SCI using the soft extra muscle (SEM) Glove by Bioservo Technologies AB. METHODS Fifteen participants with chronic cervical motor incomplete (AIS C and D) SCI were recruited and provided with the glove device to use at home to complete a set task and perform their usual ADL for a minimum of 4 h a day for 12 weeks. Assessment was made at Week 0 (Initial), 6, 12 and 18 (6-week follow-up). The primary outcome measure was the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute hand function test (TRI-HFT), with secondary outcome measures including pinch dynamometry and the modified Ashworth scale. RESULTS The TRI-HFT demonstrated improvement in hand function at Week 6 of the therapy including improvement in object manipulation (58.3 ±3.2 to 66.9 ±1.8, p ≈ 0.01), and palmar grasp assessed as the length of the wooden bar that can be held using a pronated palmar grip (29.1 ±6.0 cm to 45.8 ±6.8 cm, p <0.01). A significant improvement in pinch strength, with reduced thumb muscle hypertonia was also detected. Improvements in function were present during the Week 12 assessment and also during the follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Self-administered rehabilitation using the SEM Glove is effective for improving and retaining gross and fine hand motor function for people living with chronic spinal cord injury at home. Retention of improved hand function suggests that an intensive activity-based rehabilitation programme in specific individuals is sufficient to improve long-term neuromuscular activity. Future studies should characterise the neuromuscular mechanism of action and the minimal rehabilitation programme necessary with the assistive device to improve ADL tasks following chronic cervical SCI. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Trial registration: ISRCTN, ISRCTN98677526, Registered 01/June/2017 - Retrospectively registered, http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN98677526.
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- Bethel A.C. Osuagwu
- National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL UK
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- National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL UK
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- National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL UK
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- National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL UK
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- National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL UK
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- National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL UK
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- Bucks Healthcare Plastics, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL UK
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- Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud, Talavera de la Reina, Castilla-La Mancha, 45600 Spain
- Sensorimotor Function Group, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos, SESCAM, Toledo, 45071 Spain
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Coats V, Moffet H, Vincent C, Simard S, Tremblay L, Maltais F, Saey D. Feasibility of an eight-week telerehabilitation intervention for patients with unresectable thoracic neoplasia receiving chemotherapy: A pilot study. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY, CRITICAL CARE, AND SLEEP MEDICINE 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/24745332.2019.1575703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Valérie Coats
- Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, Université Laval, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Québec, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration in Quebec City, Université Laval, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Québec, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration in Quebec City, Université Laval, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, Université Laval, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, Université Laval, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, Université Laval, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, Université Laval, Québec, Canada
- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Québec, Canada
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Schladen MM, Koumpouros Y, Sandison M, Casas R, Lum P. Conceptualization of Hand-TaPS to measure the subjective experience of dynamic hand orthoses in promoting functional recovery at home after stroke. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 32:285-294. [PMID: 34421288 DOI: 10.3233/tad-200289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dynamic exoskeleton orthoses provide assistance needed to complete movements that would otherwise be impossible after stroke. Beyond the demonstration of their effectiveness, the subjective experience of dynamic orthoses also needs to be considered. OBJECTIVE To support functional recovery after stroke through the development of Hand-TaPS (Task Practice after Stroke), an instrument to evaluate dynamic hand orthoses in home therapy. METHODS Dynamic hand orthosis subject matter experts (N = 14), professionals and consumers, considered the items of PYTHEIA, a valid and reliable instrument merging well-tested, assistive technology (AT) assessment items with those tuned to the greater complexity of emerging technologies. Experts reflected on how each item aligned with their personal experience of dynamic orthosis use. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis guided identification of themes. RESULTS Four themes (5/20 items) appraised highly relevant for Hand-TaPS. The remaining eight themes (15/20 items) were deemed in need of modification. CONCLUSIONS Dynamic hand orthoses constitute a special case of AT; the assistance they provide targets therapy, not ADLs. Our work to develop Hand-TaPS provides a clear example of the theoretical difference between rehabilitative and assistive technology and underscores the importance of consideration of how a device is used in its assessment.
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- Manon M Schladen
- MedStar Health Research Institute, Hyattsville, MD, USA.,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Informatics and Computer Engineering, University of West Attica, Aigaleio, Greece
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, USA
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Lorenzini MC, Hämäläinen AM, Wittich W. Factors related to the use of a head-mounted display for individuals with low vision. Disabil Rehabil 2019; 43:2472-2486. [PMID: 31885285 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1704892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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AIM The decision-making process around the (non-)use of assistive technologies is multifactorial. The goal of the present study was to identify which factors predict or correlate with the use of a head-mounted magnification device for low vision (LV) (eSight Eyewear), by applying this multifactorial paradigm in order to tailor LV rehabilitation interventions to reduce device abandonment. METHODS Using a cross-sectional design, participants were recruited from 567 eSight Eyewear owners to complete a 45-min survey online including questions from standardized questionnaires classified into four families: personal, device-related, environmental, and interventional. Using current device use/nonuse as a binary outcome, logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the variables that predicted the highest percentage of variance in eSight use. RESULTS The 109 (19.2%) respondents with complete data had a mean age of 47.7 years (SD = 25.4, range: 9-96), 51% self-reported a central visual impairment. The final regression model alternatives accounted for 84.7%, 68.7%, 83.7%, and 64.7% (Nagelkerke's pseudo R2) of the variance in eSight use. The most consistently predictive variables of sustained device use across models were: higher scores on the Psychological Impact of Assistive Devices Scale (PIADS) and the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology (QUEST) scale, and participants' lack of experiencing headaches while using the device. CONCLUSIONS None of the traditional clinical variables (demographics, ocular, or general health), or LV rehabilitation experience was predictive of sustained use of a head-mounted LV display. However, the administration of standardized device-impact questionnaires may be able to identify device users that could benefit from individualized attention during LV rehabilitation provision to reduce the probability of device abandonment.Implications for rehabilitationInvestigating the factors predicting (non-)use of head-mounted magnification devices for low vision (LV) is important to identify patients with a higher risk of device nonuse and to provide evidence for interventions designed to improve use.The optimal combinations of our statistical analysis models highlighted the importance of individualized attention focusing on the user during LV rehabilitation provision of, and training with, head-mounted devices.Standardized device-related quality of life measures were robust predictors of device use and may be able to identify individuals that could benefit from individualized attention during LV rehabilitation.The absence of headaches while using a head-mounted magnification device was a robust predictor of continued use.User follow-up service satisfaction strongly predicted continued devices use, indicating that manufacturers and rehabilitation service organizations need to maintain a high level of service.
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- Marie-Céline Lorenzini
- School of Optometry, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada.,Centre de Recherche Interdisciplinaire en Réadaptation de Montréal métropolitain, Montreal, Canada
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- School of Optometry, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada.,Centre de Recherche Interdisciplinaire en Réadaptation de Montréal métropolitain, Montreal, Canada
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Pinard S, Bottari C, Laliberté C, Pigot H, Olivares M, Couture M, Giroux S, Bier N. Design and usability evaluation of COOK, an assistive technology for meal preparation for persons with severe TBI. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2019; 16:687-701. [DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2019.1696898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Stéphanie Pinard
- Faculty of medicine, School of Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l'Estrie - Centre de réadaptation de l'Estrie, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of medicine, School of Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy Program, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- DOMUS laboratory, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- DOMUS laboratory, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement- Research Center on Aging, CSSS-IUGS, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- DOMUS laboratory, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Lab-STICC / IT – IMT Atlantique Bretagne-Pays de la Loire, France
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- Centre for research and expertise in social gerontology (CREGÉS) CIUSSS West-Central Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Department of Psychology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- DOMUS laboratory, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement- Research Center on Aging, CSSS-IUGS, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of medicine, School of Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy Program, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal Canada, Montréal, QC, Canada
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Zheng Y, Liu G, Yu L, Wang Y, Fang Y, Shen Y, Huang X, Qiao L, Yang J, Zhang Y, Hua Z. Effects of a 3D-printed orthosis compared to a low-temperature thermoplastic plate orthosis on wrist flexor spasticity in chronic hemiparetic stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil 2019; 34:194-204. [PMID: 31686529 DOI: 10.1177/0269215519885174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of two kinds of wrist-hand orthosis on wrist flexor spasticity in chronic stroke patients. Design: This is a randomized controlled trial. Setting: The study was conducted in a rehabilitation center. Participants: A total of 40 chronic hemiparetic stroke patients with wrist flexor spasticity were involved in the study. Interventions: Patients were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (conventional rehabilitation therapy + 3D-printed orthosis, 20 patients) or a control group (conventional rehabilitation therapy + low-temperature thermoplastic plate orthosis, 20 patients). The time of wearing orthosis was about 4–8 hours per day for six weeks. Main measures: Primary outcome measure: Modified Ashworth Scale was assessed three times (at baseline, three weeks, and six weeks). Secondary outcome measures: passive range of motion, Fugl-Meyer Assessment score, visual analogue scale score, and the swelling score were assessed twice (at baseline and six weeks). The subjective feeling score was assessed at six weeks. Results: No significant difference was found between the two groups in the change of Modified Ashworth Scale scores at three weeks (15% versus 25%, P = 0.496). At six weeks, the Modified Ashworth Scale scores (65% versus 30%, P = 0.02), passive range of wrist extension ( P < 0.001), ulnar deviation ( P = 0.028), Fugl-Meyer Assessment scores ( P < 0.001), and swelling scores ( P < 0.001) showed significant changes between the experimental group and the control group. No significant difference was found between the two groups in the change of visual analogue scale scores ( P = 0.637) and the subjective feeling scores ( P = 0.243). Conclusion: 3D-printed orthosis showed greater changes than low-temperature thermoplastic plate orthosis in reducing spasticity and swelling, improving motor function of the wrist and passive range of wrist extension for stroke patients.
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- Yanan Zheng
- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- School of Mechatronic Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Mechatronic Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Mechatronic Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- School of Mechatronic Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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DeZeeuw KG, Dudek N. Orthosis Comfort Score: Establishing initial evidence of reliability and validity in ankle foot orthosis users. Prosthet Orthot Int 2019; 43:478-484. [PMID: 31378132 DOI: 10.1177/0309364619866611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Comfort of an orthosis is an important characteristic that is likely to dictate use of and satisfaction with a device. However, instruments to assess only orthosis user comfort do not exist. The Prosthetic Socket Fit Comfort Score, developed previously for prosthesis users, may be adapted to serve this purpose. OBJECTIVES This study's purpose was to assess the validity and reliability of the Orthosis Comfort Score, a self-report instrument adapted from the Prosthetic Socket Fit Comfort Score. STUDY DESIGN This is a prospective, observational study designed to establish initial evidence of validity and reliability for an outcome measure that assesses comfort. METHODS Ankle foot orthosis users completed the Orthosis Comfort Score and two validated patient satisfaction questionnaires. An orthotist documented an assessment of fit. Post-visit Orthosis Comfort Scores were documented after the appointment and 2-4 weeks later. Orthosis Comfort Scores were compared to the patient satisfaction questionnaires, assessment of fit and orthosis use (hours per week). RESULTS There were 46 study participants. Orthosis Comfort Scores had a moderate positive correlation with their orthotist's assessment of fit, very strong positive correlations with patient satisfaction questionnaires and fair positive correlation with orthosis use (all correlations p < 0.05). CONCLUSION This study demonstrates initial evidence for the validity and reliability of the Orthosis Comfort Score in ankle foot orthosis users. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The Orthosis Comfort Score is a simple patient-reported outcome measure that can be readily incorporated into clinical practice or research study to obtain a rapid assessment of comfort. It can be used to facilitate communication about device fit, evaluate comfort over time and/or assess changes in comfort with a new device.
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- Katrina G DeZeeuw
- University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Colucci M, Tofani M, Trioschi D, Guarino D, Berardi A, Galeoto G. Reliability and validity of the Italian version of Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology 2.0 (QUEST-IT 2.0) with users of mobility assistive device. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2019; 16:251-254. [DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2019.1668975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Mariele Colucci
- Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Center Terranuova Bracciolini, La Gruccia Hospital, Montevarchi, Italy
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- Neurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Neurosciences and Neurorehabilitation, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Clinical and Product Specialist, Sunrise Medical s.r.l., Occupational Therapy Course at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Piacenza, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Disease, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Tamburella F, Moreno JC, Herrera Valenzuela DS, Pisotta I, Iosa M, Cincotti F, Mattia D, Pons JL, Molinari M. Influences of the biofeedback content on robotic post-stroke gait rehabilitation: electromyographic vs joint torque biofeedback. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2019; 16:95. [PMID: 31337400 PMCID: PMC6652021 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-019-0558-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background Add-on robot-mediated therapy has proven to be more effective than conventional therapy alone in post-stroke gait rehabilitation. Such robot-mediated interventions routinely use also visual biofeedback tools. A better understanding of biofeedback content effects when used for robotic locomotor training may improve the rehabilitation process and outcomes. Methods This randomized cross-over pilot trial aimed to address the possible impact of different biofeedback contents on patients’ performance and experience during Lokomat training, by comparing a novel biofeedback based on online biological electromyographic information (EMGb) versus the commercial joint torque biofeedback (Rb) in sub-acute non ambulatory patients. 12 patients were randomized into two treatment groups, A and B, based on two different biofeedback training. For both groups, study protocol consisted of 12 Lokomat sessions, 6 for each biofeedback condition, 40 min each, 3 sessions per week of frequency. All patients performed Lokomat trainings as an add-on therapy to the conventional one that was the same for both groups and consisted of 40 min per day, 5 days per week. The primary outcome was the Modified Ashworth Spasticity Scale, and secondary outcomes included clinical, neurological, mechanical, and personal experience variables collected before and after each biofeedback training. Results Lokomat training significantly improved gait/daily living activity independence and trunk control, nevertheless, different effects due to biofeedback content were remarked. EMGb was more effective to reduce spasticity and improve muscle force at the ankle, knee and hip joints. Robot data suggest that Rb induces more adaptation to robotic movements than EMGb. Furthermore, Rb was perceived less demanding than EMGb, even though patient motivation was higher for EMGb. Robot was perceived to be effective, easy to use, reliable and safe: acceptability was rated as very high by all patients. Conclusions Specific effects can be related to biofeedback content: when muscular-based information is used, a more direct effect on lower limb spasticity and muscle activity is evidenced. In a similar manner, when biofeedback treatment is based on joint torque data, a higher patient compliance effect in terms of force exerted is achieved. Subjects who underwent EMGb seemed to be more motivated than those treated with Rb.
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- Federica Tamburella
- Spinal Rehabilitation Laboratory - Neurological and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Department A, Santa Lucia Foundation IRCCS, Via Ardeatina 306 -, 00179, Rome, Italy. .,Laboratory of Robotics Applied to Neurological Rehabilitation- NeuroRobot - Neurological and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Department A, Santa Lucia Foundation IRCCS, Via Ardeatina 306 -, 00179, Rome, Italy.
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- Spanish National Research Council, Cajal Institute, Neural Rehabilitation Group, Av. Doctor Arce, 37, 28002, Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Robotics Applied to Neurological Rehabilitation- NeuroRobot - Neurological and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Department A, Santa Lucia Foundation IRCCS, Via Ardeatina 306 -, 00179, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory for the Study of Mind and Action in Rehabilitation Technologies - Smart Lab, Santa Lucia Foundation IRCCS, Via Ardeatina 306, 00179, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.,Neuroelectrical Imaging and BCI Lab, IRCCS S. Lucia Foundation, Via Ardeatina 306 -, 00179, Rome, Italy
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- Neuroelectrical Imaging and BCI Lab, IRCCS S. Lucia Foundation, Via Ardeatina 306 -, 00179, Rome, Italy
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- Spanish National Research Council, Cajal Institute, Neural Rehabilitation Group, Av. Doctor Arce, 37, 28002, Madrid, Spain.,Legs & Walking AbilityLab, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, USA.,Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Feinberg School of Medicine. Department of Biomedical Engineering & Department of Mechanical Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering. Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Spinal Rehabilitation Laboratory - Neurological and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Department A, Santa Lucia Foundation IRCCS, Via Ardeatina 306 -, 00179, Rome, Italy.,Laboratory of Robotics Applied to Neurological Rehabilitation- NeuroRobot - Neurological and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Department A, Santa Lucia Foundation IRCCS, Via Ardeatina 306 -, 00179, Rome, Italy
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Paulisso DC, Schmeler MR, Schein RM, Allegretti ALC, Campos LCB, Costa JD, Fachin-Martins E, Cruz DMCD. Functional mobility assessment is reliable and correlated with satisfaction, independence and skills. Assist Technol 2019; 33:264-270. [DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2019.1629125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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- Debora Caires Paulisso
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, Brazil
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Program in Science of Rehabilitation, Universidade de Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, Brazil
- Occupational Therapist
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Pouplin S. [Technological solutions to compensate for motor disability]. SOINS; LA REVUE DE REFERENCE INFIRMIERE 2019; 64:38-40. [PMID: 31345308 DOI: 10.1016/j.soin.2019.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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There are a wide range of technological solutions now available to meet the needs of people with a motor disability. It is important to use resource centres which offer the benefit of a technological watch and are able to recommend specific solutions. They will thereby meet users' needs as closely as possible.
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- Samuel Pouplin
- Plateforme nouvelles technologies, hôpital universitaire Raymond-Poincaré, 104, boulevard Raymond-Poincaré, 92380 Garches, France.
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Mazon C, Fage C, Sauzéon H. Effectiveness and usability of technology-based interventions for children and adolescents with ASD: A systematic review of reliability, consistency, generalization and durability related to the effects of intervention. COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2018.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Tamplin J, Loveridge B, Clarke K, Li Y, J Berlowitz D. Development and feasibility testing of an online virtual reality platform for delivering therapeutic group singing interventions for people living with spinal cord injury. J Telemed Telecare 2019; 26:365-375. [PMID: 30823854 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x19828463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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People with quadriplegia have a high risk for respiratory illness, social isolation and depression. Previous research has demonstrated that therapeutic singing interventions can not only improve breathing function and speech loudness, but also improve mood and social connectedness for people with quadriplegia. Face-to-face group attendance is difficult for this population due to difficulties with distance and travel. Online environments offer an accessible and cost-effective solution for people to connect with others without leaving their home. In a two-phase iterative design, we explored and tested different approaches for delivering online music therapy sessions with 12 patients from an inpatient spinal cord injury rehabilitation service. Six participants in Phase 1 trialled different virtual reality headsets and completed a short interview about their experience of the equipment and online singing trials. Outcomes from Phase 1 testing led to the development of a custom-built virtual reality application for online group music therapy sessions with low-latency audio. We tested the acceptability and feasibility of this platform in comparison to face-to-face and teleconference options for music therapy with six different patients. These participants completed three validated questionnaires: System Usability Scale, Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology, and Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale, and an interview about their experience. Questionnaire scores were good with mean ratings of 4.4 for Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology, 53 for System Usability Scale and positive mean Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale scores of 1.5 for competence, 2 for adaptability and 1.5 for self-esteem. Thematic analysis of post-session qualitative interviews revealed five themes: virtual reality was a positive experience, virtual reality was immersive and transportative, virtual reality reduced inhibitions about singing in front of others, virtual reality may reduce social cues, and the virtual reality equipment was comfortable, accessible and easy to use. Telehealth options, including a custom-designed virtual reality program, with low-latency audio are an acceptable and feasible mode of delivery for therapeutic singing interventions for people with spinal cord injury. Future non-inferiority research is needed to test online delivery modes for music therapy in comparison to face-to-face treatment.
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- Jeanette Tamplin
- Creative Arts and Music Therapy Research Unit, The University of Melbourne, Australia.,Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Learning Environments, The University of Melbourne, Australia.,Networked Society Institute, The University of Melbourne, Australia
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- Networked Society Institute, The University of Melbourne, Australia
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- Networked Society Institute, The University of Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia.,Melbourne School of Health Sciences (Physiotherapy), The University of Melbourne, Australia
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Zuniga JM, Young KJ, Peck JL, Srivastava R, Pierce JE, Dudley DR, Salazar DA, Bergmann J. Remote fitting procedures for upper limb 3d printed prostheses. Expert Rev Med Devices 2019; 16:257-266. [PMID: 30661413 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2019.1572506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The objective of the current investigation was twofold: i) describe a remote fitting procedure for upper limb 3D printed prostheses and ii) assess patient satisfaction and comfort with 3D printed prostheses fitted remotely. METHODS A qualitative study using content and score analysis to describe patient satisfaction after remote prosthetic fitting. Research participants reported QUEST and OPUS scores that allow for perceived rating of general aspects and functionality of upper limb prostheses. RESULTS Six children (three girls & boys, 6-16 years of age) and 2 adult males (25 and 59 years of age) with congenital (n = 7) and acquired (n = 1) upper limb loss participated in this study. Highest device satisfaction items of the QUEST include weight (4.50 ± 0.76), safety (4.38 ± 0.52), and ease of use (4.13 ± 0.64). Functional tasks of the OPUS observe that prosthesis donning and doffing (1.5 ± 0.84) and drinking from a paper cup (1.75 ± 0.89) were the easiest functional tasks. CONCLUSION The presented methodology for remote fitting of 3D printed upper-limb prostheses exhibits significant potential for rapid fabrication of functional prostheses to developing countries due to increased availability of digital devices in rural areas.
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- Jorge M Zuniga
- a Department of Biomechanics , University of Nebraska , Omaha , NE , USA.,b Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud , Universidad Autónoma de Chile , Chile
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- a Department of Biomechanics , University of Nebraska , Omaha , NE , USA
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- c CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center and an adjunct faculty at the Department of Occupational Therapy , Creighton University , Omaha, Nebraska , USA
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- a Department of Biomechanics , University of Nebraska , Omaha , NE , USA
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- a Department of Biomechanics , University of Nebraska , Omaha , NE , USA
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- a Department of Biomechanics , University of Nebraska , Omaha , NE , USA
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- e Department of Engineering Science , University of Oxford , UK
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Okahara Y, Takano K, Nagao M, Kondo K, Iwadate Y, Birbaumer N, Kansaku K. Long-term use of a neural prosthesis in progressive paralysis. Sci Rep 2018; 8:16787. [PMID: 30429511 PMCID: PMC6235856 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-35211-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) enable communication with others and allow machines or computers to be controlled in the absence of motor activity. Clinical studies evaluating neural prostheses in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients have been performed; however, to date, no study has reported that ALS patients who progressed from locked-in syndrome (LIS), which has very limited voluntary movement, to a completely locked-in state (CLIS), characterized by complete loss of voluntary movements, were able to continue controlling neural prostheses. To clarify this, we used a BCI system to evaluate three late-stage ALS patients over 27 months. We employed steady-state visual evoked brain potentials elicited by flickering green and blue light-emitting diodes to control the BCI system. All participants reliably controlled the system throughout the entire period (median accuracy: 83.3%). One patient who progressed to CLIS was able to continue operating the system with high accuracy. Furthermore, this patient successfully used the system to respond to yes/no questions. Thus, this CLIS patient was able to operate a neuroprosthetic device, suggesting that the BCI system confers advantages for patients with severe paralysis, including those exhibiting complete loss of muscle movement.
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- Yoji Okahara
- Systems Neuroscience Section, Department of Rehabilitation for Brain Functions, Research Institute of National Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities, Saitama, Japan.,Department of Neurological Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Systems Neuroscience Section, Department of Rehabilitation for Brain Functions, Research Institute of National Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Tokyo Metropolitan Neurological Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Institute for Medical Psychology and Behavioural Neurobiology, University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.,Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengeneering, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Systems Neuroscience Section, Department of Rehabilitation for Brain Functions, Research Institute of National Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities, Saitama, Japan. .,Department of Physiology and Biological Information, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Tochigi, Japan. .,Brain Science Inspired Life Support Research Center, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan.
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Galeoto G, Colucci M, Guarino D, Esposito G, Cosma E, De Santis R, Grifoni G, Valente D, Tofani M. Exploring Validity, Reliability, and Factor Analysis of the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology in an Italian Population: A Cross-Sectional Study. Occup Ther Health Care 2018; 32:380-392. [PMID: 30596451 DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2018.1522682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Revised: 08/24/2018] [Accepted: 09/09/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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This study explores validity, reliability, and factor analysis of the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (IT-QUEST) for users of assistive technology devices in an Italian population. It was administered to 75 people to determine which of the 24 original items were relevant to the Italian context using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (EFAs and CFAs) were conducted with internal consistency and test-retest reproducibility also evaluated. The EFA and CFA showed that the 24-item survey may have limited relevance to the Italian context. We individuated 12 significative items, divided into two subscales, as well as the original validation. The test-retest showed high values of the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) (0.7-0.9), with a 0.812 ICC for the total scale providing support and evidence for Italian professionals to evaluate user satisfaction with assistive technology devices. This research also lays the foundation for developing a validation study of the IT-QUEST 2.0 that is relevant to the Italian culture. Further research may investigate psychometric properties involving more participants and different users of assistive technology devices.
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- Giovanni Galeoto
- a Department of Public Health and Infective Disease , Sapienza University of Rome , Italy
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- b ROMA - Rehabilitation & Outcome Measures Assessment , Sapienza University of Rome , Rome , Italy
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- b ROMA - Rehabilitation & Outcome Measures Assessment , Sapienza University of Rome , Rome , Italy
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- b ROMA - Rehabilitation & Outcome Measures Assessment , Sapienza University of Rome , Rome , Italy
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- d Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic and Orthopaedic Sciences , Sapienza University of Rome , Italy
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- d Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic and Orthopaedic Sciences , Sapienza University of Rome , Italy
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- e Department Human Neurosciences , Sapienza University of Rome , Italy
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- f Department of Neurosciences and Neurorehabilitation , Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital , Rome , Italy
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The purpose of the current investigation was two-fold: (i) to describe the development of 3D printed prostheses using antibacterial filaments and (ii) to verify the antibacterial properties of the 3D printed prostheses. Three-dimensional printed finger prostheses were manufactured using PLACTIVETM antibacterial 3D printing filaments. Two adults with left index finger amputations at the proximal phalanx were fitted with a customized 3D printed finger prosthesis manufactured with an antibacterial filament. The manual gross dexterity was assessed during the Box and Block Test. Patient satisfaction was assessed using the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology (QUEST 2.0). Bacterial analysis of the 3D printed prostheses was performed by two independent laboratories against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli (ISO 22196). Two customized 3D printed partial finger prostheses were manufactured using a 3D printed antibacterial filament. The bacterial analysis showed that PLACTIVETM with 1% antibacterial nanoparticles additives was up to 99.99% effective against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The manual gross dexterity assessed was improved after using the 3D printed partial finger prosthesis. The research subjects indicated that they were “quite satisfied” to “very satisfied” with the 3D printed partial finger prosthesis. The present investigation showed that the antibacterial 3D printed filament can be used for the development of functional and effective antibacterial finger prostheses.
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Does culture affect usability? A trans-European usability and user experience assessment of a falls-risk connected health system following a user-centred design methodology carried out in a single European country. Maturitas 2018; 114:22-26. [DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2018.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Revised: 04/30/2018] [Accepted: 05/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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