scholarly journals A Fuzzy Recommendation System for the Automatic Personalization of Physical Rehabilitation Exercises in Stroke Patients

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1427
Author(s):  
Cristian Gmez-Portes ◽  
José Jesús Castro-Schez ◽  
Javier Albusac ◽  
Dorothy N. Monekosso ◽  
David Vallejo
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Fuzzy System ◽  
Causes Of Death ◽  
Recommendation System ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Physical Exercises ◽  
The World ◽  
Rehabilitation Exercises ◽  
At Home

Stroke is among the top 10 leading causes of death and disability around the world. Patients who suffer from this disease usually perform physical exercises at home to improve their condition. These exercises are recommended by therapists based on the patient’s progress level, and may be remotely supervised by them if technology is an option for both. At this point, two major challenges must be faced. The first one is the lack of specialized medical staff to remotely handle the growing number of stroke patients. The second one is the difficulty of dynamically adapt the patient’s therapy plan in real time whilst they rehabilitate at home, since their evolution varies as the rehabilitation process progresses. In this context, we present a fuzzy system that is able to automatically adapt the rehabilitation plan of stroke patients. The use of fuzzy logic greatly facilitates the monitoring and guidance of stroke patients. Moreover, the system is capable of automatically generating modifications of existent exercises whilst considering their particularities at any given time. A preliminary experiment was conducted to show the advantages of the proposal, and the results suggest that the application of fuzzy logic may help make correct decisions based on the patient’s progress level.

scholarly journals The use of different models of physical exercises performed at home during the COVID-19 pandemic:

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrique Miguel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
World Health ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Physical Exercises ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
At Home

According to the World Health Organization, even during the quarantine of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is necessary for people to remain active in order to minimize the damage to physical and mental health caused by social isolation. However, not all models of physical training that have been seen during these past few days are beneficial to all individuals who perform them. Therefore, the purpose of this communication is to analyze the positive and negative points of the main models of physical exercises used in training done at home, seeking to corroborate with better proposals that are more effective for the performers.

scholarly journals The influence of dance-based activities on recovery and improvement of motor functions in post-stroke patients: A systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-67
Author(s):  
Jelena Nikolić ◽  
Fadilj Eminović ◽  
Ljiljana Šimpraga ◽  
Angelka Pešterac-Kujundžić
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Causes Of Death ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Clinical Syndrome ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Motor Functions ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Motor Abilities

Stroke is a clinical syndrome, and one of the leading causes of death and disability, occurring under the influence of a large number of risk factors. The symptoms of a stroke are in correlation with the size, time and location of the lesion. Rehabilitation, which involves the application of conventional and supplementary methods, relates to the assessment of the ability, the level of damage of the affected functions, and an adequately designed rehabilitation program. The use of dance, as a rehabilitation procedure in post-stroke patients, requires listening and active participation of an individual with a specific motor reaction to the stimulus. The primary aim of this article is to demonstrate the importance and effects of the application of dance in the rehabilitation process in post-stroke patients, with a special emphasis on the process of improving motor skills and functions. In accordance with the set criteria and purpose of study, scientific research papers were collected and analysed from the PubMed/MEDLINE, Science Direct and Oxford Academic databases, all published in the period between 2010 and 2019, and all indicating the importance of the application of dance when treating post-stroke conditions. The obtained results suggest that dance, which is basically a sports-recreational activity, when applied for therapeutic purposes in persons after stroke, contributes to the development and recovery of motor abilities, balance, mobility, endurance, coordination, motor skills, stance, walking and precision. Also, dancing is of great importance for the improvement of the functioning of the whole organism, which directly or indirectly affects the recovery of motor functions and the overall welfare of an individual.

scholarly journals STROKE REHABILITATION EXERCISE KINECT GAME AS A MODALITY FOR HOME-BASED THERAPY

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (02) ◽  
pp. 15-36
Author(s):  
Azrulhizam Shapii
Keyword(s):  
Interface Design ◽  
Social Background ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Physical Constraints ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Game Console ◽  
Home Based Therapy ◽  
Rehabilitation Exercises ◽  
At Home

Traditional rehabilitation is a tedious process which is reducing the patients' motivation to perform rehabilitation exercises. Therefore, patients need a program that can entice them to do rehabilitation exercises at home. This research aims to identify the game's needs based on the traditional rehabilitation, design a prototype of a recovery game based on traditional rehabilitation, and test the effectiveness of the rehabilitation game. There are two different game types in this rehabilitation game, with three different movement types used to interact. The prototype developed based on four elements, which are the elements of rehabilitation game, type of movement rehabilitation exercises, technology constraints faced by post-stroke patients, and the basic principle of interface design. Because of patients face physical constraints, Kinect was used in this game to interact with. Using Kinect, the patient is not bound to any device to interact with the game. The game also introduces a social background that encourages patients to have a friend to play either through competition or cooperation.By evaluating by observation and interviews, the game was accepted by post-stroke patients and their family members. They also provide a suggestion for improvement in the future. The contribution of this research is to measure whether the Kinect game console and this game can help patients do additional recovery exercises at home without the supervision of the therapist

scholarly journals Study on Stroke among Hypertensive Patients in a Teaching Hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-32
Author(s):  
T Islam ◽  
MN Huda ◽  
S Hossain ◽  
MN Islam ◽  
E Huq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Antihypertensive Treatment ◽  
Causes Of Death ◽  
Hemorrhagic Stroke ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The World

Stroke is one of the commonest causes of death and disability in the world. Hypertension is the greatest treatable risk factor for both ischernic and hemorrhagic stroke. This study was carried out in Rajshahi Medical College Hospital to observe the incidence of stroke among hypertensive patients and to compare the occurrence of stroke among patients who were taking anti-hypertensive drugs regularly and those who were taking irregularly. Hundred stroke patients with hypertension were selected randomly. Ischemic stroke 66% and hemorrhagic stroke 34% was observed. Majority (64%) of hypertensive patient was treated irregularly and only 36% patients were treated regularly with drugs. Incidence of ischemic (66.6%) and hemorrhagic (58.8%) stroke was increased in irregularly antihypertensive treatment patients.TAJ 2014; 27(2): 30-32

scholarly journals Mental Practice Combined with Motor Rehabilitation to Treat Upper Limb Hemiparesis of Post-Stroke Patients: Clinical and Experimental Evidence

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio Machado ◽  
Eduardo Lattari ◽  
Flávia Paes ◽  
Nuno B.F. Rocha ◽  
Antonio E. Nardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Daily Living ◽  
Mental Practice ◽  
Motor Deficits ◽  
Motor Rehabilitation ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Sensorimotor Deficits ◽  
The World ◽  
Per Se

Stroke is one of the major causes of disability in the world. Due to the extended lifetime of the world's population, the number of people affected by stroke has increased substantially over the last years. Stroke may lead to sensorimotor deficits, usually causing hemiplegia or hemiparesia. In order to reduce motor deficits and accelerate functional recovery, MP combined with motor rehabilitation was introduced to the rehabilitation process of post-stroke patients. Evidence has shown that MP combining with motor rehabilitation based on activities of daily living was more effective than conventional motor rehabilitation used per se. This combination proved very useful and effective, with significant results in improvement of motor deficits in post-stroke patients. However, further studies must be conducted to determine specific parameters, such as type of imagery, frequency or duration.

scholarly journals Fuzzy logic and fuzzy information technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Denis Savchenko ◽  
Kseniya Reznikova ◽  
Anna Smyshlyaeva
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Soft Computing ◽  
Fuzzy System ◽  
Boolean Logic ◽  
Modern World ◽  
National Team ◽  
The World ◽  
Mathematical Problems ◽  
The Difference

With the introduction of the concept of fuzzy logic by Lotfi Zadeh, the world of information technology has changed dramatically, because now there are not two states of the system, as in Boolean logic, but also intermediate states. In the twentieth century, the world was faced with the fact that existing systems made mistakes due to the accuracy of calculations, which is not applicable to solving real-world problems, but is applicable to solving mathematical problems. It was necessary to create systems that would mimic human thinking to solve complex problems and make decisions in an environment of uncertainty and constantly changing conditions. The article gives the concept of fuzzy logic, shows the difference between fuzzy logic and Boolean logic. The authors present the history of the concepts of fuzzy logic, fuzzy set, and fuzzy system. Indicate the stages of development of fuzzy logic and the main results of the development of fuzzy logic at these stages. The article presents the architecture of a fuzzy system, explains the main stages of passing data in this system to solve a specific problem. The authors presented a solution to a small decision-making problem, namely, the selection of boxers in the national team, based on fuzzy logic, using the functionality of the MATLAB software product and the Fuzzy Logic Modeler extension. The article gives the concept of hard and soft computing, their differences from each other. The authors present the main soft computing technologies based on fuzzy logic, and describe their algorithms. The following are examples of the use of fuzzy logic in the modern world, such as control systems, fuzzy expert systems, automatic systems. Thus, the authors focus on the role of fuzzy logic and fuzzy technologies in everyday life.

At Home With the World With Reference to the Circle

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hushang Philsooph
Keyword(s):  
The World ◽  
At Home

Correction of functional constipation in patients with limited mobility after stroke

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 53-55
Author(s):  
M. S. Turchina ◽  
M. V. Bukreeva ◽  
L. Yu. Korolyova ◽  
Zh. E. Annenkova ◽  
L. G. Polyakov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Constipation ◽  
Functional Constipation ◽  
Cerebrovascular Diseases ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Limited Mobility ◽  
Complete Restoration ◽  
The World

Currently, the problem of early rehabilitation of stroke patients is important, since in terms of the prevalence of cerebrovascular diseases and disability after suffering a stroke, Russia is one of the first places in the world. The complex of medical rehabilitation of such patients should provide for the early and most complete restoration of all body functions, patient education for lost skills, re-socialization of the patient and improvement of the quality of life. One of the factors contributing to a significant reduction in the quality of life after a stroke is the development of chronic constipation. The article reflects the modern methods of correction of chronic constipation in patients with limited mobility.

At Home in the World:At Home in the World.

1997 ◽  
Vol 99 (2) ◽  
pp. 449-450
Author(s):  
Robert Desjarlais
Keyword(s):  
The World ◽  
At Home

Trading Barriers

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret E. Peters
Keyword(s):  
Immigration Policy ◽  
International Competition ◽  
International Economy ◽  
Trade Barriers ◽  
Foreign Competition ◽  
Capital Movements ◽  
Social Concerns ◽  
Business Support ◽  
The World ◽  
At Home

Why have countries increasingly restricted immigration even when they have opened their markets to foreign competition through trade or allowed their firms to move jobs overseas? This book argues that the increased ability of firms to produce anywhere in the world combined with growing international competition due to lowered trade barriers has led to greater limits on immigration. The book explains that businesses relying on low-skill labor have been the major proponents of greater openness to immigrants. Immigration helps lower costs, making these businesses more competitive at home and abroad. However, increased international competition, due to lower trade barriers and greater economic development in the developing world, has led many businesses in wealthy countries to close or move overseas. Productivity increases have allowed those firms that have chosen to remain behind to do more with fewer workers. Together, these changes in the international economy have sapped the crucial business support necessary for more open immigration policies at home, empowered anti-immigrant groups, and spurred greater controls on migration. Debunking the commonly held belief that domestic social concerns are the deciding factor in determining immigration policy, this book demonstrates the important and influential role played by international trade and capital movements.

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