Development of a new high sensitivity mechanical switch for augmentative and alternative communication access in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Development of a new high sensitivity mechanical switch for augmentative and alternative communication access in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Abstract Background People with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (PwALS) in the advanced phase are critically affected by an almost total loss of mobility and severe communication problems. Scanning access based on the patient’s interaction with a sensor (or switch) that intercepts even a weak body mov...

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Main Authors: M. Caligari, M. Godi, M. Giardini, R. Colombo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Augmentative alternative communication
Assistive technology
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Rehabilitation
Neurodegenerative diseases
Motor neuron disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-019-0626-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-019-0626-5

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