Sunday, June 30, 2024

Design Requirements for a Haptic-Assisted Hand Motor Training Systems in Stroke Rehabilitation: Insights from a Multidisciplinary Cohort

 We've been trying haptic stuff for a well over a decade and only now are getting around to figuring out how to design with this! A complete indictment of the lack of stroke leadership driving the 100% recovery strategy to completion! 

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  • Design Requirements for a Haptic-Assisted Hand Motor Training Systems in Stroke Rehabilitation: Insights from a Multidisciplinary Cohort

    Authors

    • Natnicha Boriboon Khon Kaen University, Thailand
    • Apichart Boonma Khon Kaen University, Thailand
    • Nuttaset Manimmanakorn Khon Kaen University, Thailand

    Keywords:

    stroke, rehabilitation, design requirement, motor training system, haptic

    Abstract

    Stroke survivors with disabilities must actively participate in targeted rehabilitation processes to recover their skills and prevent secondary impairments. Haptic technology offers the potential to restore motor functions by integrating visual perception and tactile sensation. However, designing a haptic-assisted hand motor training system for stroke patients poses significant challenges concerning how the program should be developed to achieve the most favorable rehabilitation outcomes. This research aimed to identify the essential design requirements tailored to the unique needs of stroke patients and their care providers, then develop a prototype hand motor training system. A diverse and inclusive cohort was selected for this study. The participants were provided with comprehensive details, ensuring a clear understanding of the objectives. In-depth interviews were conducted to gather valuable insights, which were then summarized and used as the foundation for developing the proposed rehabilitation system. The results highlighted integrating training games with a variety of difficulty levels, and hand-motor functions. The findings provide valuable guidance  that could enhance the rehabilitation experience and improve patient outcomes. Moreover, the prototype system developed from these human needs could also be used for real-time measurement, thus facilitating the uncomplicated and rapid evaluation of post-training patients.

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