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A Structured Rehabilitation Protocol for Improved Multifunctional Prosthetic Control: A Case Study
Published on: November 6, 2015
The development of personalised cognitive prosthetics
Chris D Nugent1, Richard J Davies, Mark P Donnelly
1School of Computing and Mathematics and Computer Science Research Institute, University of Ulster, Belfast, Northern Ireland. cd.nugent@ulster.ac.uk
Summary
This study develops a user-validated cognitive prosthetic to aid individuals with mild dementia in daily activities. Phase one findings informed the personalized technology development for improved daily living assistance.
Area of Science:
- Assistive Technology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Gerontology
Background:
- Mild dementia impacts daily activities, necessitating assistive tools.
- Cognitive prosthetics offer potential support for individuals with dementia.
- User-centered design is crucial for effective assistive technology development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a user-validated cognitive prosthetic for individuals with mild dementia.
- To outline a phased methodology guiding the development process.
- To demonstrate how early-phase evaluations inform subsequent development, particularly personalization.
Main Methods:
- A three-phased waterfall methodology was employed.
- Phase one included user requirements gathering, prototype development, and in situ deployment evaluation.
- Results from phase one guided the technical development in phase two.
Main Results:
- User requirements and prototype evaluations provided critical insights.
- In situ deployment data informed the refinement of the cognitive prosthetic.
- Phase one successfully guided the personalization aspects of phase two development.
Conclusions:
- The initial phase of the methodology effectively gathered user needs and validated prototypes.
- User-centered evaluation is key to guiding the development of cognitive prosthetics.
- Personalization strategies were successfully informed by the first phase, paving the way for phase two.
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