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  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Prosthetics

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  • Myoelectric prostheses offer advanced control for upper limb amputees but demand extensive training.
  • High prosthesis abandonment rates are linked to difficulties in mastering control.
  • Current training methods may be limited by clinical accessibility and cost.

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  • To investigate a novel mobile, game-based training approach for myoelectric prostheses.
  • To assess the efficacy of this approach in improving key control parameters.
  • To evaluate user experience, including usability and motivation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a mobile, game-based platform for myoelectric prosthesis training.
  • Employed able-bodied participants using their non-dominant limb to simulate pre-prosthetic training.
  • Measured improvements in muscle control, sequencing, and isolation.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements were observed in muscle control, sequencing, and isolation.
  • Participants reported high levels of usability and motivation with the game-based training.
  • The approach demonstrated potential for effective training outside clinical settings.

Conclusions:

  • Mobile, game-based myoelectric prosthesis training shows promise for enhancing rehabilitation outcomes.
  • This method can overcome barriers of cost and geography in pre-prosthetic care.
  • Further research in amputee populations is recommended to confirm long-term benefits.