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REEF : the design and development of a trunk stability exergame for chronic stroke survivors
Orozco Carvallo, S. (2022) REEF : the design and development of a trunk stability exergame for chronic stroke survivors.
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| Abstract: | The most outwardly notable effects of a stroke are the ones that impact physical movement, especially when the trunk function is impaired. Trunk control is essential for balance, as it allows us to shift weight, stabilize our body against gravity, provide balancing reflexes and set a stable base for the upper and lower limbs. In the last years, exergames have shown to be an effective approach to promoting e-home rehabilitation for stroke patients due to their low cost, accessibility, and motivational engagement. However, in most interventions, commercial games are used, they lack gameplay adjustments for tailoring the patient’s capabilities, and lack therapeutic concepts. In light of this context, it is essential to design and develop an exergame that complements the work of a physical therapist and that meets the needs and desires of chronic stroke survivors. The present study followed a UCD framework that addresses the patient’s rehabilitation needs and conveys actionable steps to integrate therapeutical, psychological, and game design concepts. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | TNW: Science and Technology |
| Subject: | 44 medicine |
| Programme: | Biomedical Engineering MSc (66226) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/93422 |
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