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Eye-Gaze Control Technology as Early Intervention for a Non-Verbal Young Child with High Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report

open access: yesTechnologies, 2018
Assistive technology (AT) can be used as early intervention in order to reduce activity limitations in play and communication. This longitudinal case study examines eye-gaze control technology as early intervention for a young child with high spinal cord
Helena Hemmingsson   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prototyping a Capacitive Sensing Device for Gesture Recognition [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Capacitive sensing is a technology that can detect proximity and touch. It can also be utilized to measure position and acceleration of gesture motions.
Lin, Chenglong
core   +2 more sources

A Minority of Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Routinely Downloads and Retrospectively Reviews Device Data. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
BackgroundIn type 1 diabetes (T1D), periodic review of blood glucose and insulin dosing should be performed, but it is not known how often patients review these data on their own.
Adi, Saleh   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Remote Monitoring in Myasthenia Gravis: Exploring Symptom Variability

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare, autoimmune disorder characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness and potential life‐threatening crises. While continuous specialized care is essential, access barriers often delay timely interventions. To address this, we developed MyaLink, a telemedical platform for MG patients.
Maike Stein   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preliminary development and evaluation of a mechanical handwriting assistive device to support individuals with movement disorders

open access: yesFrontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
Individuals with movement disorders often face challenges in writing independently due to factors such as spasticity, lack of precise motor control, muscle weakness, and tremors.
Gabrielle Lemire   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assistive technologies for pain management in people with amputation: a literature review

open access: yesMilitary Medical Research, 2018
The prevalence of limb amputation is increasing globally as a devastating experience that can physically and psychologically affect the lifestyle of a person.
Kamiar Ghoseiri   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Survey of the Learning Behaviour of Open University students [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
This survey forms a crucial part of research completed by the Learning Innovation team to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying study habits and learning behaviour of Open University (OU) students to inform the future development of systems ...
Ellis, Elizabeth   +2 more
core  

Patient perceptions of epinephrine auto-injectors: Exploring barriers to use [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Background: In recent years, government initiatives have proposed that patient self-care should serve as a key resource in response to the anticipated increase in global demand for health care.
Barnett, J   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Feasibility and Tolerability of Performing Portable MRI for Neurological Disorders in an Outpatient Neurology Clinic: A Prospective Cohort

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Accessing brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be challenging, especially for underserved patients, which may lead to disparities in neurological diagnosis. Method This mixed‐methods study enrolled adults with one of four neurological disorders: mild cognitive impairment or dementia of the Alzheimer type, multiple sclerosis ...
Maya L. Mastick   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Economic Burden of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries: Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize the economic impact of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on households, health systems, and society in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Methods Electronic databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL were searched using keywords related to RA and cost of illness.
Tadesse Gebrye   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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