Browse the latest research summaries in the field of assistive technology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2018 • March 6, 2018
The ARTIC network successfully gathered data from multiple centers without financial incentives, amassing a large dataset on subject characteristics, outcomes, and training information. Patient charac...
KEY FINDING: The database included data from 595 patients with various neurological diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury.
MILITARY MEDICINE, 2018 • November 1, 2018
This study surveyed over 1,000 users of mobility-assistive technologies to inform a research agenda and identify priorities aligned with user goals and desires. Key findings include the importance of ...
KEY FINDING: Participants emphasized the importance of research and development on mobility-assistive technologies and the need to include people with disabilities in the process.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2018 • January 30, 2018
This case report investigates the feasibility of using a powered exoskeleton for ambulation in an individual with C4 incomplete SCI and limited hand function. The participant, a 21-year-old male, unde...
KEY FINDING: The participant's maximum walk-time increased from 7 to 17 minutes over the 2 week study period.
PLoS Biology, 2018 • May 10, 2018
This study investigates the hypothesis that mutual learning is a critical underlying factor for the success of MI BCI in translational applications. The main contribution of this work is the provision...
KEY FINDING: The study demonstrated strong and continuous learning effects at all levels (machine, subject, application) for both end-users over several months.
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2018 • April 1, 2018
This study evaluated the pressure-relieving effects of adding a pelvic well pad to a wheelchair cushion for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results showed that the addition of the pelvi...
KEY FINDING: Adding a pelvic well pad resulted in a decrease in the average and peak pressures of the buttock-thigh area.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2018 • May 10, 2018
Current SCI rehabilitation research focuses on technology-augmented physical interventions but faces challenges in clinical implementation due to feasibility, appropriateness, meaningfulness, and econ...
KEY FINDING: Strengths in SCI rehabilitation research include Feasibility (practical application), Appropriateness (alignment with motor learning), and Effectiveness (evaluation of clinical outcomes).
Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc, 2011 • August 1, 2011
This study explores the use of machine-learning techniques, specifically artificial neural networks (ANN), to develop an intelligent model for determining favorable wheelchair tilt and recline angles ...
KEY FINDING: Traditional statistical analysis of skin blood flow response to wheelchair tilt and recline usage is not satisfying, with a classification accuracy rate of only 59.38%.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2018 • May 7, 2018
This review discusses the evolution of rehabilitation robotics and the current clinical evidence, highlighting neurophysiological factors influencing sensorimotor recovery after stroke or spinal cord ...
KEY FINDING: Recovery of sensorimotor function after CNS damage is based on neuroplasticity and physiological limb activation during functional training.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2018 • May 1, 2018
Hayes et al. surmised that for individuals with SCI, RAGT can result in positive neuronal adaptations, improved temporal-spatial gait mechanics, and decreases in energetic costs associated with walkin...
KEY FINDING: RAGT can result in positive neuronal adaptations, improved temporal-spatial gait mechanics, and decreases in energetic costs associated with walking (compared to traditional rehabilitation methods).
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2018 • May 29, 2018
This study evaluated a fabric-based soft robotic glove designed to assist hand function in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The glove significantly improved object manipulation and lift fo...
KEY FINDING: The soft robotic glove improved object manipulation in activities of daily living (ADL) tasks. The mean score difference between baseline and assisted conditions was significant across all participants and objects.