Multi-input/output alarming system for patients with inattention caused by higher cortical function disorder

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Shigeru Sonoda²  Genichi Tanino¹  Hiroyuki Miyasaka¹  Yutaka Tomita¹  Sayaka Okamoto²  Abbas Orand¹ 

[1]Department of Rehabilitation, Fujita Memorial Nanakuri Institute, Fujita Health University, 1865 Hisai-Isshiki-cho, Tsu, Mie 514-1296, Japan

[2]Department of Rehabilitation Medicine II, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, 424-1 Oodoricho, Tsu, Mie 514-1295, Japan

关键词: Alarming system;    Instrumentation;    Wireless;    Neglect;    Hemiplegic;   

Others  :  797304
DOI  :  10.1186/1475-925X-12-104

 received in 2013-06-19, accepted in 2013-09-20,  发布年份 2013

【 摘 要 】

Background

To apply advanced methods of communication, sensing, and instrumentation technologies to make a system that can help patients suffering from hemispatial neglect caused by higher cortical function disorder.

Method

By using several sensors and actuators, the objective was to construct a tailor-made system for each patient. The input part of the system consists of sensors, an interface and transmitters. The output part consists of a receiver, logical arithmetic, an output interface and actuators. The information from the input part is sent to the output part in a wireless manner allowing the mobility of the input and output parts.

Results

The system and its functionality were realized. Voice alarming and neck muscle stimuli were applied to two patients. We could verify the applicability of the system to remind the patients to put on their wheelchair’s brake and raise its footrest before attempting to stand for transferring to their beds.

Conclusion

The designed and constructed multi-input/output system can be used effectively to alarm the patients.

【 授权许可】

   
2013 Orand et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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