Multimedia and Gaming Technologies for Telerehabilitation of Motor Disabilities [Leading Edge]

Altilio, Rosa; Liparulo, Luca; Panella, Massimo; Proietti, Andrea; Paoloni, Marco

doi:10.1109/mts.2015.2494279

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“…This platform, in particular, analyzes the movement of upper and lower limbs, as well as balance impairment [ 23 ]. Other examples include “AMMR” mixed reality rehabilitation, and “Mercury,” a wearable sensor network platform for high-fidelity motion analysis [ 24 ].…”

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Telerehabilitation: Development, Application, and Need for Increased Usage in the COVID-19 Era for Patients with Spinal Pathology

Fiani¹,

Siddiqi²,

Lee³

et al. 2020

Cureus

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered governments worldwide to implement severe restrictions on physical therapy protocols in order to better control the spread of the virus. One of the mechanisms of providing physical therapy patient care during this era is via telemedicine. Telerehabilitation or telerehab is a technological visual-audio system that serves patients, including those with a spine injury, ailment, or postoperatively, with neurological deficits. In this scoping review, we discuss the development of telerehab, the technological advances in the field, and the usage of telerehab specifically pertaining to spine patients, and comment on the advancement of telerehab in the time of COVID-19. There is preliminary evidence that suggests that the adoption of telerehab in lieu of face-to-face interventions is beneficial for reducing pain and improving physical function in patients afflicted with chronic nonmalignant musculoskeletal pain from low back pain, lumbar stenosis, neck pain, and osteoarthritis. Availability is important, as the necessary technology should be accessible to all participants. Safety and security should be addressed, as the passage of patient data over the Internet requires secure confidentiality. Ease-of-use is crucial to promote practicality, user-friendly operation, and adherence to therapy. The combination of evidence-based methodologies with cost-effective services will serve as a basis for the further expansion of vital telerehab services and increases reimbursement by health insurance providers.

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Telerehabilitation: Development, Application, and Need for Increased Usage in the COVID-19 Era for Patients with Spinal Pathology

Fiani¹,

Siddiqi²,

Lee³

et al. 2020

Cureus

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“…Adherence is essential to the success of any home program intervention ( Jordan et al, 2010 ; Shaughnessy & Resnick, 2009 ). A critical evaluation factor is whether participants will sustain engagement in their home training with limited in-person contact and whether this training can be completed safely ( Altilio et al, 2015 ). Acceptability and uptake of m Health by middle-aged and older adults is a potential barrier to EPIC Wheels implementation; low self-efficacy and technology-related anxiety may contribute to this reluctance ( Chen & Chan, 2011 ; Laguna & Babcock, 2000 ).…”

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A randomized control trial feasibility evaluation of anmHealth intervention for wheelchair skill training among middle-aged and older adults

Giesbrecht

Miller

2017

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BackgroundProviding mobility skills training to manual wheelchair (MWC) users can have a positive impact on community participation, confidence and quality of life. Often such training is restricted or not provided at all because of the expense of, and limited access to, occupational and physical therapists before and after discharge. This is particularly true among middle-aged and older adults, who often have limited access to rehabilitation services and require more time to learn motor skills. A monitored MWC skills training home program, delivered using a computer tablet (mHealth), was developed as an alternative approach to service delivery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of implementing this mHealth MWC skills training program among middle-aged and older adults.MethodsA 2 × 2 factorial design randomized controlled trial (RCT) was used to compare the mHealth intervention and control groups, with additional wheeling time as a second factor. Community-dwelling MWC users aged 55 and older, who had used their MWC for less than two years and propelled with two hands, were recruited. Feasibility outcomes related to process, resources, management and treatment criteria were collected.ResultsEighteen participants were recruited, with a retention rate of 94%. Mean (±SD) duration for the first and second in-person training sessions were 90.1 ± 20.5 and 62.1 ± 5.5 min, respectively. In the treatment group, 78% achieved the minimum amount of home training (i.e., 300 min) over four weeks and 56% achieved the preferred training threshold (i.e., 600 min). Trainers reported only seven minor protocol deviations. No tablets were lost or damaged and there was one incident of tablet malfunction. No injuries or adverse incidents were reported during data collection or training activities. Participants indicated 98% agreement on the post-treatment benefit questionnaire.DiscussionOverall, the study protocol enabled implementation of the intervention in a safe, efficient and acceptable manner. Participant recruitment proved to be challenging, particularly gaining access to individuals who might benefit. Resource issue demands were acceptable for administration of the intervention; data collection was more time-consuming than anticipated but could be reduced with minor revisions. Participant retention and home program treatment adherence was high; both participant and trainer burden was acceptable. Treatment group participants reported a positive experience and clinical benefits from training program. The findings suggest a full-scale RCT evaluating the clinical impact of the Enhancing Participation In the Community by improving Wheelchair Skills (EPIC Wheels) intervention is warranted, provided the recruitment issues are addressed through collaborative partnerships and active recruitment strategies.

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“…A third example is reported in [5], where a pair of smart sonic shoes is connected to the Internet to explore novel forms of sound-based motor therapies. This work is positioned in the context of remote patient monitoring [86], and more specifically is conceived for telerehabilitation of motor disabilities [87]. As opposed to the previous two systems described in this section, such a work uses the approach of interactive sonification [88], which deals with the involvement of dynamic human interaction in the generation or exploration of information transformed into sound.…”

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The Internet of Audio Things: State of the Art, Vision, and Challenges

Turchet

Fazekas

Lagrange

et al. 2020

IEEE Internet Things J.

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The Internet of Audio Things (IoAuT) is an emerging research field positioned at the intersection of the Internet of Things, sound and music computing, artificial intelligence, and human-computer interaction. The IoAuT refers to the networks of computing devices embedded in physical objects (Audio Things) dedicated to the production, reception, analysis and understanding of audio in distributed environments. Audio Things, such as nodes of wireless acoustic sensor networks, are connected by an infrastructure that enables multidirectional communication, both locally and remotely. In this paper, we first review the state of the art of this field, then we present a vision for the IoAuT and its motivations. In the proposed vision, the IoAuT enables the connection of digital and physical domains by means of appropriate information and communication technologies, fostering novel applications and services based on auditory information. The ecosystems associated with the IoAuT include interoperable devices and services that connect humans and machines to support human-human and human-machines interactions. We discuss challenges and implications of this field, which lead to future research directions on the topics of privacy, security, design of Audio Things, and methods for the analysis and representation of audio-related information.

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Multimedia and Gaming Technologies for Telerehabilitation of Motor Disabilities [Leading Edge]

Cited by 21 publications

References 15 publications

Telerehabilitation: Development, Application, and Need for Increased Usage in the COVID-19 Era for Patients with Spinal Pathology

Telerehabilitation: Development, Application, and Need for Increased Usage in the COVID-19 Era for Patients with Spinal Pathology

A randomized control trial feasibility evaluation of anmHealth intervention for wheelchair skill training among middle-aged and older adults

The Internet of Audio Things: State of the Art, Vision, and Challenges

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