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Us'em: The user-centered design of a device for motivating stroke patients to use their impaired arm-hand in daily life activities | IEEE Conference Publication | IEEE Xplore

Us'em: The user-centered design of a device for motivating stroke patients to use their impaired arm-hand in daily life activities


Abstract:

Stroke leaves the majority of its survivors with an impairment of the upper extremity that affects their ability to live independently and their quality of life. Rehabili...Show More

Abstract:

Stroke leaves the majority of its survivors with an impairment of the upper extremity that affects their ability to live independently and their quality of life. Rehabilitation research shows that practice of everyday life activities in a natural context may sustain or even improve arm-hand performance, even during chronic stages after stroke. Based on this insight we designed, developed and evaluated Us'em; this consists of two watch-like accelerometry devices that provide feedback to stroke patients regarding the usage of their impaired versus their non-affected upper extremity. System usability and treatment credibility/expectancy were evaluated positively by therapists and patients.
Date of Conference: 30 August 2011 - 03 September 2011
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 01 December 2011
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PubMed ID: 22255506
Conference Location: Boston, MA, USA

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