<span>Computer Assistive Technologies for Physically and Cognitively Challenged Users focuses on the technologies and devices that assist individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. These technologies facilitate independent activity and participation, serving to improve daily functional ca
Assistive Technologies for Physical and Cognitive Disabilities
β Scribed by Lau Bee Theng
- Publisher
- Medical Information Science Reference
- Year
- 2015
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 344
- Series
- Advances in Medical Technologies and Clinical Practice (AMTCP)
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Research on assistive technologies is undergoing many developments in its effectiveness in helping those with varying impairments. New technologies are constantly being created, researched, and implemented for those who need these technological aides in daily life.
Assistive Technologies for Physical and Cognitive Disabilities combines worldwide cases on people with physical and cognitive disabilities with the latest applications in assistive technologies. This reference work brings different researchers together under one title to discuss current findings, developments, and ongoing research in the area of rehabilitative technology. This reference book is of critical use to professionals, researchers, healthcare practitioners, caretakers, academicians, and students.
β¦ Table of Contents
1 Emerging Technologies for Neuro-Rehabilitation after Stroke: Robotic Exoskeletons and Active FES-Assisted Therapy - AndrΓ©s F. Ruiz Olaya, Alberto LΓ³pez Delis
2 Depth Cameras in AAL Environments: Technology and Real-World Applications - Samuele Gasparrini, Enea Cippitelli, Susanna Spinsante, Ennio Gambi
3 Supporting Communication between People with Social Orientation Impairments Using Affective Computing Technologies: Rethinking the Autism Spectrum - Jonathan Bishop
4 Telemedicine Program for Management and Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women: Design and Pilot Test - Anna AbellΓ³ Pla, Anna Andreu Povar, Jordi Esquirol Caussa, Vanessa Bayo TallΓ³n, Dolores Rexachs, Emilio Luque
5 Robotics for Assisting Children with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities - Mark Tee Kit Tsun, Lau Bee Theng, Hudyjaya Siswoyo Jo, Patrick Then Hang Hui
6 Assistive Systems for the Workplace: Towards Context-Aware Assistance - Oliver Korn, Markus Funk, Albrecht Schmidt
7 Developing Assistive Interventions: Promises and Challenges - Sitwat Langrial
8 The Role of Ambient Intelligent Environments for Tracking Functional Decline - Usman Naeem, Richard Anthony, Abdel-Rahman Tawil, Muhammad Awais Azam, David Preston
9 A Mobile Navigation System Based on Visual Cues for Pedestrians with Cognitive Disabilities - Javier GΓ³mez, Timo Ojala
10 Persuasive Subtleties of Social Networking Sites: Design Implications for Behavior Change Interventions * Sitwat Langrial
11 Critical Behavior Monitoring for Children with Special Needs in Preventing Physical Injury Using Kinect - Ong Chin Ann, Lau Bee Theng, Henry Lee Seldon, Fernando Anddie Putra
12 Dance and Movement as Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): A Case for Kuching, Sarawak - Jane Teo, Ong Puay Hoon
13 A Review for Unobtrusive COTS EEG-Based Assistive Technology - Sian Lun Lau, Afzal Ahmed, Zhunussov Ruslan
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