Browse the latest research summaries in the field of assistive technology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng, 2013 • November 1, 2013
This paper introduces the dual-mode Tongue Drive System (dTDS), a novel human-computer interface designed to assist individuals with severe disabilities in accessing computers more efficiently. The dT...
KEY FINDING: The dual-mode Tongue Drive System (dTDS) significantly improves the speed of completing complex computer access tasks compared to using tongue motion or speech recognition alone.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2013 • October 1, 2013
The study examined the effects of electrical stimulation to the trunk and hip muscles on manual wheelchair propulsion in individuals with spinal cord injury. Results showed that stimulation can improv...
KEY FINDING: Three out of five subjects demonstrated reduced peak resultant pushrim forces and improved efficiency with stimulation during self-paced level propulsion.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2013 • January 1, 2013
This article provides recommendations for selecting appropriate mobility options for children with spinal cord injury (SCI), considering medical necessity, neurological level, ASIA Impairment Scale sc...
KEY FINDING: Power wheelchairs offer various drive wheel configurations (front, mid, rear) to suit different terrains and maneuverability needs.
Nursing Research and Practice, 2013 • March 6, 2013
This study aimed to investigate pressure relieving behaviors in individuals with SCI during computer use and to assess the impact of an adapted computer-based activity involving forward reaching on in...
KEY FINDING: The majority of movements participants performed during normal computer use yielded less than a 25% reduction in interface pressure compared to normal sitting, indicating low effectiveness for pressure relief.
IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng, 2014 • May 1, 2014
This paper assessed a lower limb exoskeleton for providing legged mobility to people with paraplegia, comparing it to KAFOs using standardized tests. Results indicated the subject performed mobility t...
KEY FINDING: The subject performed the timed up-and-go test 25% faster with the exoskeleton compared to KAFOs.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2013 • July 1, 2013
This paper describes how novel technologies such as the computer-assisted rehabilitation environment (CAREN) may improve physical and cognitive rehabilitation for wounded warfighters. The CAREN system...
KEY FINDING: Virtual reality-based gait training programs can positively influence physiological and biomechanical performance in individuals with combat injuries.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2013 • July 1, 2013
The study investigated the vertical ground reaction forces (vGRF) during powered exoskeleton-assisted walking in individuals with motor-complete spinal cord injury (SCI). The researchers compared vGRF...
KEY FINDING: Participants with motor-complete SCI, ambulating independently with a ReWalk™, demonstrated mechanical loading magnitudes and patterns similar to able-bodied gait.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2013 • July 3, 2013
The MUNDUS project introduces a modular assistive framework designed to restore upper limb function in individuals with severe motor impairments, such as those with spinal cord injuries or neurodegene...
KEY FINDING: The functionality of all MUNDUS modules was successfully demonstrated, showing potential for assisting daily life activities.
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2013 • May 1, 2013
The study investigates the application of various computer interface devices for patients with high cervical cord injury, aiming to identify the most suitable options based on their surviving physical...
KEY FINDING: Camera Mouse combined with a modified Micro Light Switch is suitable for patients with some forearm movement, enabling them to control a computer with reasonable typing speed and accuracy.
NeuroRehabilitation, 2013 • January 1, 2013
This study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of a 6-week robot-assisted upper-limb training protocol on motor performance in chronic cervical SCI patients who had reached a plateau in their ...
KEY FINDING: Statistically significant improvements were found in motor performance kinematics, specifically in aim and smoothness of movement, following the robotic training.