The Impact of Gaze Controlled Technology on Quality of Life

Gaze Interaction and Applications of Eye Tracking ◽

10.4018/978-1-61350-098-9.ch006 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 48-54 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Valentina Pasian ◽

Fulvio Corno ◽

Isabella Signorile ◽

Laura Farinetti

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Eye Tracking ◽

Progressive Disease ◽

Gaze Control ◽

Communication Method ◽

Tracking Device ◽

The Impact

This chapter presents the process of introducing an eye tracking device to impaired users. It reports results from a gaze control user trial conducted with people for whom gaze control is a necessity due to their current condition or for whom it will soon become a necessity because of a progressive disease. Special attention is paid to the impact of this new communication method on their quality of life.

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A Pilot Study on Educational Workshops for Caregivers of Patients with Brain Tumors Called AGAPE Showed its Feasibility and the Maintain Caregiver’s Quality of Life Despite Patient’s Disease Progression.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-446542/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Héloïse Bourien ◽

Elodie Pelotte ◽

Aurélie Thébault ◽

Claire Larible-Lefort ◽

Frédérique Lebrun ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Brain Tumors ◽

Disease Progression ◽

Adjuvant Treatment ◽

Progressive Disease ◽

Level Of Satisfaction ◽

The Impact ◽

Very High

Abstract Background Several studies have highlighted the difficulties faced by caregivers of patients with brain tumors. We created the educational workshops called AGAPE. Their aim is to explain precisely the medical aspects of brain tumors, describe resources available, and allow a moment of exchange between caregivers. Purpose To evaluate outcomes of AGAPE. Methods This was an observational uncontrolled pilot study. Feasibility was evaluated by the caregivers’ attendance of the 2 theoretical scheduled sessions and their satisfaction. Additional outcomes were the percentage of caregivers in favour of AGAPE sustainability and the impact on their quality of life according to CarGOQoL questionnaires (Caregiver Oncology Quality of Life) between baseline before the first workshop and after the last one. Results From February 2015 to March 2019, 12 three-month sessions were organized allowing 87 caregivers to participate. 84% of caregivers attended at least 2 theoretical sessions, the level of satisfaction was very high, and all caregivers were in favor of AGAPE sustainability. 36 caregivers submitted completed questionnaires at baseline and after the last workshop attended, separated by more than 2 months. The first workshop took place mostly during or after the adjuvant treatment of their loved ones. Two-thirds of their loved ones had a progressive disease after the first workshop and 21 died. Caregivers’ quality of life was stable between the first and last attended workshop. Conclusion Our study showed that AGAPE helped to maintain caregiver’s quality of life despite patient’s disease progression and its feasibility. Moreover, AGAPE may easily be run in other hospitals.

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Eye-Tracking as a Tool to Evaluate Functional Ability in Everyday Tasks in Glaucoma

Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1155/2017/6425913 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Enkelejda Kasneci ◽

Alex A. Black ◽

Joanne M. Wood

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Visual Search ◽

Visual Field ◽

Eye Tracking ◽

Task Performance ◽

Eye Movement ◽

Search Behavior ◽

The Impact ◽

Analytical Approaches

To date, few studies have investigated the eye movement patterns of individuals with glaucoma while they undertake everyday tasks in real-world settings. While some of these studies have reported possible compensatory gaze patterns in those with glaucoma who demonstrated good task performance despite their visual field loss, little is known about the complex interaction between field loss and visual scanning strategies and the impact on task performance and, consequently, on quality of life. We review existing approaches that have quantified the effect of glaucomatous visual field defects on the ability to undertake everyday activities through the use of eye movement analysis. Furthermore, we discuss current developments in eye-tracking technology and the potential for combining eye-tracking with virtual reality and advanced analytical approaches. Recent technological developments suggest that systems based on eye-tracking have the potential to assist individuals with glaucomatous loss to maintain or even improve their performance on everyday tasks and hence enhance their long-term quality of life. We discuss novel approaches for studying the visual search behavior of individuals with glaucoma that have the potential to assist individuals with glaucoma, through the use of personalized programs that take into consideration the individual characteristics of their remaining visual field and visual search behavior.

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Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology ◽

10.1044/2020_ajslp-20-00055 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 2097-2108

Author(s):

Robyn L. Croft ◽

Courtney T. Byrd

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Connectedness ◽

The Self ◽

Future Research ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Adults Who Stutter ◽

And Gender ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

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