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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Physics
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Rehabilitation Technology

    Background:

    • Respiration coaching is crucial for effective radiation therapy, yet current methods often rely on audio-visual cues.
    • Existing respiration coaching techniques can interfere with therapist-patient communication and add complexity.
    • There is a need for unobtrusive and effective respiration guidance systems in clinical settings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the efficacy of a tactile phantom sensation for respiration coaching in radiation therapy.
    • To develop and optimize a device that provides continuous tactile feedback for respiration timing.
    • To assess the interference of the tactile device with cognitive tasks and its usability.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a tactile device utilizing a continuous moving phantom sensation on the patient's back.
    • Systematic study of actuator parameters, including position and duty ratio, for optimal performance.
    • Evaluation of the device's interference with cognitive tasks using the Kraepelin test.
    • Assessment of user comprehension and ability to follow respiration guidance.

    Main Results:

    • The tactile phantom sensation effectively coaches respiration timing without significantly interfering with other communication channels.
    • The device's mechanical structure is simplified by using the tactile modality.
    • Optimized actuator parameters (position, duty ratio) were determined for enhanced performance.
    • Interference tests confirmed minimal disruption to cognitive tasks, indicating good usability.

    Conclusions:

    • A tactile phantom sensation device offers a promising, non-intrusive method for respiration coaching in radiation therapy.
    • The developed device allows patients to easily understand and follow respiration guidance, adapting to changes in breathing patterns.
    • This tactile feedback system has the potential to improve patient compliance and therapeutic outcomes in radiation oncology.