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A rehabilitation device data logging system.
K Miller1, P J Woollam, G Powell
1Orthotic Research & Locomotor Assessment Unit (ORLAU), Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire, UK. keith.miller@rjah.nhs.uk
Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology
|March 6, 2009
Summary
A new data logger effectively monitors rehabilitation device usage for over 12 months. This technology aids in tracking treatment and optimizing device maintenance and replacement strategies.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Rehabilitation Technology
Background:
- Effective service history recording for rehabilitation devices is challenging.
- Lack of monitoring hinders effective treatment assessment and economic viability of device management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate an approach for monitoring rehabilitation device usage.
- To enable effective treatment monitoring and informed device replacement policies.
Main Methods:
- Development of a two-channel data logger capable of event and analogue signal recording.
- Data transfer via a downloading interface for personal computer processing.
- Long-term field trials exceeding 12 months.
Main Results:
- Accurate event recording demonstrated through laboratory testing.
- Verified battery life exceeding 12 months for continuous monitoring.
- Successful demonstration of routine rehabilitation device usage monitoring.
Conclusions:
- The developed data logger system is feasible for routine monitoring of rehabilitation devices.
- Production development is underway, indicating successful feasibility.
- The system supports enhanced patient treatment monitoring and device management.
