Swallowing rehabilitation using a chin tuck against resistance with feedback
In a blog about improving the safety of swallowing in older people, David G Smithard BSc MBBS MD FRCP FRCSLT(Hon) discusses CTAR-SwiFt, a study of a… Read more »
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Pilot clinical trial to test the function of a diagnostic sensor in predicting impending urinary catheter blockage in long-term catheterized patients
In a blog about a new medical device developed to help predict urinary catheter blockage, Rachel Heylen discusses the study URINOSTICS, a small-scale… Read more »
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Extended-personal realities? The first pilot study of the EXPERIENCE project has begun with the goal to enhance diagnosis of mental health disorders via virtual reality
In a blog about enhancing the diagnosis of mental health disorders, Research Assistant Sara Sutori discusses EXPERIENCE, a study… Read more »
Can a systematic usability evaluation help us develop better wearable robots?
Wearable robotics has gained increasing attention over the past years. Researchers at the Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory… Read more »
How can advances in computerized decision support systems best be used to improve antimicrobial stewardship?
Antimicrobial stewardship programs aim to ensure the responsible use of antibiotics, balancing the needs of the patient against… Read more »
Transcranial direct current stimulation and motor rehabilitation: a timely opportunity to boost recovery of brain lesions
On the occasion of the Brain Awareness Week, we invited Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation’s Deputy Editor Dr. Mario… Read more »
Virtual reality for stroke: is gaming effective for recovery?
For Brain Awareness Week, Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation’s Associate Editor Belén Rubio Ballester and colleague… Read more »
New intelligent systems predict behavior to improve accessibility in persons with disabilities
Performing activities of daily life is something most people take for granted, but there are those who need assistance with those… Read more »
Harness the healing power of electricity
Burns & Trauma recently published an article reviewing the emerging discipline of bioelectricity, evaluating the potential of… Read more »
Using wireless motion sensors to improve movement control of the lower back
Sufferers of chronic low back pain will often use a mirror to watch their movements when practicing movement control exercises.… Read more »