scholarly journals A Validation Study of an Innovative Medical Program to Reconstruct and Compute the Thoracic Volume

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Po-Chih Lee ◽  
Arthur G. Erdman ◽  
Charles Ledonio ◽  
David Polly
Keyword(s):  
Usability Testing ◽  
Spine Deformity ◽  
Reconstruction Accuracy ◽  
Volume Reconstruction ◽  
Acceptable Error ◽  
Reproducibility Study ◽  
Medical Program ◽  
Spine Curvature ◽  
Respiratory Measurement ◽  
Operation Results

In this study, we focus on validating the accuracy of the previously developed software, which reconstructs thoracic rib cage and thoracic volume in 3D. This software is applied in spine deformity patients to help doctors monitor and follow spine curvature and the thoracic volume variation. Five users were recruited to perform usability testing for the developed software. The usability testing shows that the performance of the thoracic volume reconstruction via our software meets the criterion set by the American Thoracic Society, which recommends an acceptable error of ±3% for the respiratory measurement. In addition, the user operation results were analyzed through a two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), without replication, statistical method. The outcome indicates the reconstruction accuracy of the software is satisfactory. In the reproducibility study, the result shows that the performance of the developed software is superior to previous literature and the reconstruction is clinically relevant.

scholarly journals MODERN PRINCIPLES OF DISPENSARY SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN WITH SPINE DEFORMITIES IN REMOTE REGIONS

2006 ◽  
pp. 070-074
Author(s):  
Ilgis Timergadievich Batrshin ◽  
Mikhail Anatolyevich Sadovoy ◽  
Mikhail Vitalyevich Mikhailovsky ◽  
Tatyana Nikiforovna Sadovaya
Keyword(s):  
Western Siberia ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Spine Deformity ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Lateral Tilt ◽  
Spine Shape ◽  
Spine Deformities ◽  
Spine Pathology ◽  
Spine Curvature ◽  
Group 1

Objective. To analyze the efficacy of dispensary system for children with spine deformities in remote regions of Western Siberia. Material and Methods. Total of 4400 children at the age of 6 to 16 years were screened being divided into three groups: 1 – children of aborigines residing in habitual country-side; 2 – children of aborigines residing in towns; 3 – children of migrants. Control group included 2200 schoolchildren from Novosibirsk City. A posture and a spine shape were evaluated by Computer Optical Topograph (COMOT). Screening and monitoring of children living in remote villages was performed in expeditions with mobile version of COMOT. Results. Children of Group 1 have the smallest degree of spine deformity. This group presented the lowest incidence of scoliosis, absence of severe forms, and the largest number of healthy children (18.8 %). There were the smallest figures (3.63°) of spine curvature and the lowest index (0.62) of arch lateral tilt among overall sample in this group. The spine curvature in this group is the smallest (3.63°) from that of the whole sample, as well as the lowest index of lateral arch deviation (0.62). In accordance with standard topographic criteria for assessing posture disorder and spine deformity in three planes only 4.7 % of all examined children and adolescents were healthy and had a balanced posture. Children of aborigines have the most balanced posture and the smallest degree of spine deformity. Conclusion. Revealing of risk territories and factors, and possible zoning of spine pathology distribution are the priorities of preventive spine medicine. Account must be taken of territorial risk factors and peculiarities of aborigine constitution when specialized medical care is organized in remote regions.

Application of Scaled World Model for Usability Testing of Fall Arrest System in Residential Construction

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Angles ◽  
Gabrielle Trochez ◽  
Akiko Nakata ◽  
Tonya Smith-Jackson ◽  
Daniel Hindman
Keyword(s):  
Usability Testing ◽  
Residential Construction ◽  
World Model ◽  
Fall Arrest ◽  
Scaled World

VRML use for iterative usability testing of user interfaces: A novel continuum robotic limb example

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua A. Gomer ◽  
Kristin S. Moore ◽  
Matthew C. Crisler ◽  
Martha J. Kwoka ◽  
Christopher C. Pagano
Keyword(s):  
User Interfaces ◽  
Usability Testing ◽  
Continuum Robotic

The use of partnered usability testing to help to identify gaps in online work flow

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dianne Davis ◽  
Gordon Tait ◽  
Cindy Bruce-Barrett
Keyword(s):  
Usability Testing ◽  
Work Flow

Biotelemetry and Computer Analysis of Electrocardiograms

1969 ◽  
Vol 08 (03) ◽  
pp. 120-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. R. Amlinger
Keyword(s):  
Computer Analysis ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Research Effort ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Regional Medical ◽  
Medical Program

Routine transmission of electrocardiograms and their computer interpretation via long-distance telephone lines has been proven feasible in the Automated Electrocardiogram Project of the Missouri Regional Medical Program. Though this Pilot Project — the first on a state-wide basis — is still viewed as an applied research effort rather than a service, such biotelemetry is rapidly gaining acceptance as a medium to bring modern medicine, through modern technology, to urban and remote rural areas as well, where it is most needed.The computer executes all the wave measuraments and calculations with incredible speed. It takes over a most boring, repetitive part of the physician’s work. However, it can only follow the instructions of the diagnostic program, compiled by expert cardiologists. Thus, it is an ever-ready, never-tiring servant for the physician and his patients.

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