Modeling Affordances and Functioning for Personalized Robotic Assistance

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Umbrico ◽  
Gabriella Cortellessa ◽  
Andrea Orlandini ◽  
Amedeo Cesta
Keyword(s):  
Domain Knowledge ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Knowledge Representation And Reasoning ◽  
Health State ◽  
Knowledge Reasoning ◽  
Cognitive Assistance ◽  
Ontological Model ◽  
And Function

A key aspect of robotic assistants is their ability to contextualize their behavior according to different needs of assistive scenarios. This work presents an ontology-based knowledge representation and reasoning approach supporting the synthesis of personalized behavior of robotic assistants. It introduces an ontological model of health state and functioning of persons based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Moreover, it borrows the concepts of affordance and function from the literature of robotics and manufacturing and adapts them to robotic (physical and cognitive) assistance domain. Knowledge reasoning mechanisms are developed on top of the resulting ontological model to reason about stimulation capabilities of a robot and health state of a person in order to identify action opportunities and achieve personalized assistance. Experimental tests assess the performance of the proposed approach and its capability of dealing with different profiles and stimuli.

Functional Assessment of Persons with Motor Limitations

2014 ◽  
pp. 43-74
Author(s):  
Kaliopi Lappas
Keyword(s):  
Functional Assessment ◽  
World Health ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Common Language ◽  
Reference Guide ◽  
The World ◽  
Examination Methods ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
And Function

In this chapter a referral is made to the most known examination methods and tools for evaluating persons with motor limitations. Since there are many methods and tools, standardized or not, describing each of them by the area of evaluation and forming a quick reference guide seem to be helpful. Furthermore referrals are made to some special evaluation forms regarding special conditions, like stoke, which appear to have multiple problems influencing function. Finally, in the last section of this chapter a referral is made to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health scale (ICF), which has been developed the past few years by the World Health Organization (WHO), in an effort to have and apply a universal way of assessing people with disabilities. This scale aims to give to all the health professional and researchers a “common language” when “measuring” disability and function.

Functional Assessment of Persons With Motor Limitations

2019 ◽  
pp. 896-933
Author(s):  
Kaliopi Lappas
Keyword(s):  
Functional Assessment ◽  
World Health ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Common Language ◽  
Reference Guide ◽  
The World ◽  
Examination Methods ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
And Function

In this chapter a referral is made to the most known examination methods and tools for evaluating persons with motor limitations. Since there are many methods and tools, standardized or not, describing each of them by the area of evaluation and forming a quick reference guide seem to be helpful. Furthermore referrals are made to some special evaluation forms regarding special conditions, like stoke, which appear to have multiple problems influencing function. Finally, in the last section of this chapter a referral is made to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health scale (ICF), which has been developed the past few years by the World Health Organization (WHO), in an effort to have and apply a universal way of assessing people with disabilities. This scale aims to give to all the health professional and researchers a “common language” when “measuring” disability and function.

ICF-based improvements in body structures and function, and activity and participation in chronic stroke following a yoga-based intervention

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marieke Van Puymbroeck, PhD, CTRS, FDRT ◽  
Jared Allsop, MS, CTRS ◽  
Kristine K. Miller, PhD, PT ◽  
Arlene A. Schmid, PhD, OTR
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Body Structure ◽  
Yoga Intervention ◽  
Body Function ◽  
And Function ◽  
Perceived Outcomes

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand the perceived outcomes following a yoga intervention for individuals with chronic stroke, framed within the context of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health.Method: Twenty-six individuals with chronic stroke participated in one of five focus groups immediately following completion of an 8-week yoga intervention.Results: Primary themes emerged related to body structure and function (with subthemes of improved emotional regulation, increased stability and range of motion, and unexpected improvements in body function), and improvements in activity and participation. The improvements in body function led to participants more fully participating in their lives.Conclusions: While rehabilitation is not typically offered in the chronic poststroke period, the participants in this yoga study perceived changes in body functions, activity, and participation that they associated with the yoga intervention. Larger studies need to quantify these changes to make specific policy recommendations.

Personal factors in rehabilitation

2019 ◽  
pp. 339-346
Author(s):  
Manoj Sivan ◽  
Margaret Phillips ◽  
Ian Baguley ◽  
Melissa Nott
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Health State ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Health Model ◽  
Patient’S Perception

A patient’s perception of their journey through rehabilitation is based on their personal aspirations and expectations as filtered through the value and belief systems within which they live. From these internal constructs, the uniqueness of an individual’s lived experience emerges and explains how two individuals with the same health condition or health state may respond to their situation very differently. This chapter covers contextual factors within the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health model, personality factors, attitudes, skills, and behaviour patterns in the context of how an individual will react to rehabilitation.

Wheelchairs and seating

2019 ◽  
pp. 305-318
Author(s):  
Manoj Sivan ◽  
Margaret Phillips ◽  
Ian Baguley ◽  
Melissa Nott
Keyword(s):  
Health Condition ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Freedom Of Movement ◽  
Health Model ◽  
The Individual ◽  
And Function ◽  
Life Roles

Freedom of movement is an essential component of independence and mobility is closely associated with quality of life. People who have difficulty with independent walking often require a wheelchair to assist with mobility. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health model can be used to guide the provision of wheelchairs and seating through consideration of the individual personal factors and preferences, environmental limitations, the person’s desired activities and participation in life roles, as well as the person’s health condition or impairments of body structure and function. This chapter describes the steps in prescribing a wheelchair, types of manual and powered wheelchairs, and specialized seating and positioning components.

Osteopathy and International classification of functionning, disability and health (part 2)

2021 ◽  
pp. 86-97
Author(s):  
A. F. Belyaev
Keyword(s):  
Structure And Function ◽  
International Classification ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Functional Disorders ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
And Function

Using clinical examples, the article shows the use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disabilities and Health (ICF) in the practice of an osteopathic doctor. Somatic dysfunctions (structural and functional disorders) research, recorded according to the international classification of functioning in the form of a violation of «structure» and «function», make it possible to solve many issues of clinical and scientific osteopathy. This experience is useful for all rehabilitation professionals.

Holistic Communication Assessment for Young Children With Cleft Palate Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health:Children and Youth

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 914-938
Author(s):  
Anna Cronin ◽  
Sharynne McLeod ◽  
Sarah Verdon
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Cleft Palate ◽  
Case History ◽  
Significant Others ◽  
International Classification ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Holistic Assessment

Purpose Children with a cleft palate (± cleft lip; CP±L) can have difficulties communicating and participating in daily life, yet speech-language pathologists typically focus on speech production during routine assessments. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: Children and Youth Version (ICF-CY; World Health Organization, 2007 ) provides a framework for holistic assessment. This tutorial describes holistic assessment of children with CP±L illustrated by data collected from a nonclinical sample of seven 2- to 3-year-old children, 13 parents, and 12 significant others (e.g., educators and grandparents). Method Data were collected during visits to participants' homes and early childhood education and care centers. Assessment tools applicable to domains of the ICF-CY were used to collect and analyze data. Child participants' Body Functions including speech, language, and cognitive development were assessed using screening and standardized assessments. Participants' Body Structures were assessed via oral motor examination, case history questionnaires, and observation. Participants' Activities and Participation as well as Environmental and Personal Factors were examined through case history questionnaires, interviews with significant others, parent report measures, and observations. Results Valuable insights can be gained from undertaking holistic speech-language pathology assessments with children with CP±L. Using multiple tools allowed for triangulation of data and privileging different viewpoints, to better understand the children and their contexts. Several children demonstrated speech error patterns outside of what are considered cleft speech characteristics, which underscores the importance of a broader assessment. Conclusion Speech-language pathologists can consider incorporating evaluation of all components and contextual factors of the ICF-CY when assessing and working with young children with CP±L to inform intervention and management practices.

Sixth Edition: the New Standard

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Christopher R. Brigham ◽  
Robert D. Rondinelli ◽  
Elizabeth Genovese ◽  
Craig Uejo ◽  
Marjorie Eskay-Auerbach
Keyword(s):  
Review Process ◽  
Peer Review Process ◽  
World Health ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Revision Process ◽  
Sixth Edition ◽  
Impairment Ratings ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Impairment Severity

Abstract The AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (AMA Guides), Sixth Edition, was published in December 2007 and is the result of efforts to enhance the relevance of impairment ratings, improve internal consistency, promote precision, and simplify the rating process. The revision process was designed to address shortcomings and issues in previous editions and featured an open, well-defined, and tiered peer review process. The principles underlying the AMA Guides have not changed, but the sixth edition uses a modified conceptual framework based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF), a comprehensive model of disablement developed by the World Health Organization. The ICF classifies domains that describe body functions and structures, activities, and participation; because an individual's functioning and disability occur in a context, the ICF includes a list of environmental factors to consider. The ICF classification uses five impairment classes that, in the sixth edition, were developed into diagnosis-based grids for each organ system. The grids use commonly accepted consensus-based criteria to classify most diagnoses into five classes of impairment severity (normal to very severe). A figure presents the structure of a typical diagnosis-based grid, which includes ranges of impairment ratings and greater clarity about choosing a discreet numerical value that reflects the impairment.

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