Global ETD Search
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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"Sensory impairment"”.
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Creating tactile feedback with intelligent electrical stimulation to compensate for sensory impairment.
… a novel calibration method for the detection of sensory thresholds and device parameters. A software for magnitude estimation and force and pressure feedback based on the centre of pressure (COP) movement was programmed and a psychophysical transfer function involving sensory thresholds and …
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The meaning of successful aging among older adults with long-term disabilities
… to age successfully? Seven older adults with sensory impairment, either deaf, hearing impaired, blind, visually impaired or a combination of these, were interviewed using qualitative phenomenological research methods. Findings include themes of aging as inevitable, frequent activity, social …
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Playing A Game With Supplemental Modalities
… input device (e.g. a mobile phone), a temporary sensory impairment (e.g. a noisy room), or a permanent impairment (e.g. blindness), will potentially be at a disadvantage when trying to play video games. Previous studies have shown that supplemental forms of feedback can improve the usability of …
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Modification of a dichotomous tactile stimulation technique for left and right hemispheric specialization in normal and dyslexic readers
… or above average intelligence and manifested no sensory impairment or primary emotional disturbance. Older normal readers and dyslexics were 9 to 13 years while younger normal readers were 5 to 7 years old. A total of 66 subjects qualified for and completed the study.Analysis of variance was …
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Fizinio aktyvumo poveikis autizmo spektro sutrikimą turinčių vaikų motoriniams stereotipams: išplėstinė literatūros apžvalga /
… identify the links between motor stereotypes and sensory processing in children with autism spectrum disorder. 3. To describe the impact of rehabilitation methods on motor stereotypes in children with autism spectrum disorder. Methods: A search of the scientific literature in the databases …
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Foot, ankle and lower limb somatosensory dysfunction in stroke
The extent to which sensory impairments in the foot, ankle and lower limb persist into the chronic phase of stroke is unclear. Furthermore, the extent to which these impairments influence walking, balance and falls is not well understood. This thesis investigated the prevalence, functional …
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Hand control of bipedal balance in quiet standing: implementations for lower extremity exoskeleton
… a complete spinal cord injury have motor and sensory impairment that greatly reduces the ability to move their lower extremities. In recent years, lower extremity exoskeletons that apply torques generated by motors to the joints of the person have helped to them stand and walk. This research …
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Investigating community-based responses to alleviating loneliness and social isolation among older people
… important for service users with cognitive/sensory impairment due to reduced distractions.<br/><br/>Conclusions: Overall, the findings of the PhD thesis contribute to our understanding about how befriending interventions work in alleviating loneliness and social isolation. Practical …