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Multi-input/output alarming system for patients with inattention caused by higher cortical function disorder
Abbas Orand1, Sayaka Okamoto, Yutaka Tomita
1Department of Rehabilitation, Fujita Memorial Nanakuri Institute, Fujita Health University, 1865 Hisai-Isshiki-cho, Tsu, Mie 514-1296, Japan. orand@fujita-hu.ac.jp.
Biomedical Engineering Online
|October 15, 2013
Summary
This study developed a wireless communication system using advanced sensing technologies to aid patients with hemispatial neglect. The system effectively alerted patients to critical safety actions, improving their daily mobility and independence.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Rehabilitation Technology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Hemispatial neglect is a debilitating higher cortical function disorder.
- Current assistive technologies lack tailored solutions for hemispatial neglect patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an advanced, customizable system using communication, sensing, and instrumentation technologies.
- To assist patients suffering from hemispatial neglect.
Main Methods:
- Designed a multi-input/output system with wireless sensors and actuators.
- Developed a tailored system for individual patient needs.
- Integrated voice alarming and neck muscle stimuli for patient alerts.
Main Results:
- Successfully realized and tested the designed system.
- Demonstrated the system's applicability in reminding patients of critical safety actions (wheelchair brake, footrest).
- Verified the system's effectiveness in two hemispatial neglect patients.
Conclusions:
- The developed multi-input/output system is effective for alerting hemispatial neglect patients.
- Advanced sensing and communication technologies can significantly aid rehabilitation.
