Myoelectrically Controlled FES to Enhance Tenodesis Grip in People With Cervical Spinal Cord Lesion: A Usability Study

Thorsen, Rune; Costa, Davide; Beghi, Ettore; Ferrarin, Maurizio

doi:10.3389/fnins.2020.00412

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“…However, four of these were reviews that had already been covered in our overview and two were not pertinent. The other studies focused only on single domains [48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55], confirming the trends of the overview of reviews. Yurkewich et al [48] investigated the feasibility and effectiveness of using an exoskeletonsupported rehabilitation program for people with hand impairments after stroke or SCI.…”

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“…User tests demonstrated that its low weight, unintrusive size, high wearing comfort, and appealing appearance contributed to user acceptance and usability in daily life. Thorsen et al [53] assessed a non-invasive method, called myoelectrically controlled functional electrical stimulation (MeCFES), for improving the tenodesis grip of people with tetraplegia. Results from the IPPA (Individual Prioritised Problems Assessment) questionnaire indicated the issues people with tetraplegia hope to solve with a neuroprosthesis for the hand.…”

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Development and Use of Assistive Technologies in Spinal Cord Injury: A Narrative Review of Reviews on the Evolution, Opportunities, and Bottlenecks of Their Integration in the Health Domain

Morone

Pirrera²,

Iannone³

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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Assistive technologies are increasingly taking a leading role in supporting people with spinal cord injury (SCI). This narrative review of reviews intends to contribute by making a map point investigating the integration of ATs in SCI. The methodology of the review was based on: (I) a search of PubMed and Scopus and (II) an eligibility assessment using specific parameters. The outcome highlighted the following: -The evolution of ATs considered in the context of SCI, considering ATs as both products and/or services in standalone and/or networked devices, and as processes of delivery. -Innovative technologies could play an important role in improving the quality of life and in minimizing costs in healthcare. -The international scientific community has identified ATs as one of the six strategic development areas in SCI. The overview also allowed the detection of some problems: (I) The ethical and regulatory aspects have been addressed in a weak way and only in specific and limited cases. (II) There is a lack of studies on the use and applications of ATs in SCI with a focus in multiple domains (e.g., costs, acceptance, dissemination, problems, regulatory aspects, ethical aspects, and other issues important for integration into the health domain). This review highlights the need for further studies and activities focused on integrating consensus in multiple domains, including ethics and regulations, to aid researchers and decision-makers in the field.

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Development and Use of Assistive Technologies in Spinal Cord Injury: A Narrative Review of Reviews on the Evolution, Opportunities, and Bottlenecks of Their Integration in the Health Domain

Morone

Pirrera²,

Iannone³

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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“…Thorsen et al (18) applied myoelectric controlled functional electrical stimulation (MeCFES) to 27 participants (injury level C5-C7) in 12 sessions of 2 h each to perform self-selected priority activities that include tenodesis grip. The IPPA score of 4.6 (STD: 3.5, effect size: 1.3) showed the relief of problematic tasks and significant improvement of hand function in all subjects, and fourteen of them considered this system useful and expressed the need for such a neuroprosthesis (18).…”

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Functional electrical stimulation of the upper extremities of persons with quadriplegia

Ogurlić¹,

Vukićević²,

Švraka³

2023

Acta fac medic Naissensis

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Introduction. Traumatic injury to the cervical segment of the spinal cord causes disability and quadriplegia. Upper extremity mobility and restoration of hand function for people with quadriplegia is a priority. With coordinated electrical stimulation of peripheral muscles and nerves, known as functional electrical stimulation (FES), this is possible. Upper limb stimulators are designed to increase the physical function and are controlled by users through preserved, uncoupled and limited voluntary movements. Aim. By reviewing the available literature, the aim of the paper was to prove the importance of FES in motor control and functional ability of the upper limbs of people with quadriplegia. Material and method. Using the keywords "quadriplegia", "FES", "upper extremity", "functional ability", "motor control" and "traumatic injury", the three authors searched the databases PubMed, EMBASE, SciELO, BMC, Academia according to pre-established criteria. Edu, Web of Science and Science & Technology (November 2021 - March 2022). Potential papers were selected using the Jovell and Navarro-Rubio classification of study design. Papers older than five years, papers that were not available in their entirety, or in English, were excluded. Fifty-seven papers were classified, and six were included in the research. Results. Functional electrical stimulators improved the functional ability of the upper extremities shortly after application. They cause neurophysiological changes in the central nervous system and cortical reorganization depending on the synchronization of the voluntary command and the successful execution of the planned task. Sensory stimulation is important in the preservation of neurological function because by synchronizing the voluntary command and successfully executing the planned task, neuroplasticity is stimulated. Conclusion. With the emergence of more research and analysis of the obtained results, we can expect the creation of new programs to improve the recovery process of the upper extremities, a greater degree of independence in daily life activities, and a better quality of life for people with quadriplegia.

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“…The successful implementation of user testing also depends on a properly prepared test environment, which, especially in the case of users with disabilities, must be adapted to the abilities, needs, and other characteristics of the users. Difficulties can occur when setting up the testing environment for each participant with disabilities [41] because different disabilities require different accommodations.…”

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“…Sometimes, using a different approach or method while repeating the tasks (different devices or software) will help identify various issues. Providing enough time for performing user testing activities allows participants to obtain a good feeling with minimal stress, motivating them and giving them enough time for preparation without rushing to perform the activities [41,66]. Correct estimates of times needed to perform the activities, allowing breaks and flexible schedules ensure that participants can effectively use the product or service being tested and provide comprehensive feedback.…”

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Identification of Challenges and Best Practices for Including Users with Disabilities in User-Based Testing

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Despite efforts to promote digital inclusion for all, individuals with disabilities continue to experience a significant digital divide. Developing usable and accessible solutions also demands conducting user-based testing with real end users, particularly for users with disabilities, to detect and address real problems and barriers they experience and improve usability and accessibility based on their feedback through a user-centered approach. When including users with disabilities in user testing, additional attention must be paid to ensure that the testing is planned and carried out in such a way as to enable the successful and efficient integration of users with disabilities. In doing so, it is necessary to consider various restrictions related to users’ disabilities. By conducting a systematic literature review, we collected and analyzed the challenges of including users with disabilities in user-based testing and best practices that researchers can apply in future user-based testing with users with disabilities. In the existing literature, a positive trend toward publishing articles describing testing with users with disabilities is noticeable. There is also an apparent need for more reporting on some phases of the testing studies. The main result of this study is a list of challenges and best practices that are important in the different phases of user-based testing with users with disabilities.

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Myoelectrically Controlled FES to Enhance Tenodesis Grip in People With Cervical Spinal Cord Lesion: A Usability Study

Cited by 4 publications

References 31 publications

Development and Use of Assistive Technologies in Spinal Cord Injury: A Narrative Review of Reviews on the Evolution, Opportunities, and Bottlenecks of Their Integration in the Health Domain

Development and Use of Assistive Technologies in Spinal Cord Injury: A Narrative Review of Reviews on the Evolution, Opportunities, and Bottlenecks of Their Integration in the Health Domain

Functional electrical stimulation of the upper extremities of persons with quadriplegia

Identification of Challenges and Best Practices for Including Users with Disabilities in User-Based Testing

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