scholarly journals Effect on hand kinematics when using assistive devices during activities of daily living

PeerJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. e7806
Author(s):  
Alba Roda-Sales ◽  
Margarita Vergara ◽  
Joaquín L. Sancho-Bru ◽  
Verónica Gracia-Ibáñez ◽  
Néstor J. Jarque-Bou
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Peak Velocity ◽  
Assistive Devices ◽  
Joint Angles ◽  
Kinematic Parameters ◽  
Hand Kinematics ◽  
Instrumented Glove ◽  
Design Characteristics ◽  
Selection Of

Assistive devices (ADs) are products intended to overcome the difficulties produced by the reduction in mobility and grip strength entailed by ageing and different pathologies. Nevertheless, there is little information about the effect that the use of these devices produces on hand kinematics. Thus, the aim of this work is to quantify this effect through the comparison of kinematic parameters (mean posture, ROM, median velocity and peak velocity) while performing activities of daily living (ADL) using normal products and ADs. Twelve healthy right-handed subjects performed 11 ADL with normal products and with 17 ADs wearing an instrumented glove on their right hand, 16 joint angles being recorded. ADs significantly affected hand kinematics, although the joints affected differed according to the AD. Furthermore, some pattern effects were identified depending on the characteristics of the handle of the ADs, namely, handle thickening, addition of a handle to products that initially did not have one, extension of existing handles or addition of handles to apply higher torques. An overview of the effects of these design characteristics on hand kinematics is presented as a basis for the selection of the most suitable AD depending on the patient’s impairments.

scholarly journals A calibrated database of kinematics and EMG of the forearm and hand during activities of daily living

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Néstor J. Jarque-Bou ◽  
Margarita Vergara ◽  
Joaquín L. Sancho-Bru ◽  
Verónica Gracia-Ibáñez ◽  
Alba Roda-Sales
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Calibration Procedure ◽  
Surface Emg ◽  
Emg Activity ◽  
Hand Kinematics ◽  
Instrumented Glove ◽  
Forearm Muscle

Abstract Linking hand kinematics and forearm muscle activity is a challenging and crucial problem for several domains, such as prosthetics, 3D modelling or rehabilitation. To advance in this relationship between hand kinematics and muscle activity, synchronised and well-defined data are needed. However, currently available datasets are scarce, and the presented tasks and data are often limited. This paper presents the KIN-MUS UJI Dataset that contains 572 recordings with anatomical angles and forearm muscle activity of 22 subjects while performing 26 representative activities of daily living. This dataset is, to our knowledge, the biggest currently available hand kinematics and muscle activity dataset to focus on goal-oriented actions. Data were recorded using a CyberGlove instrumented glove and surface EMG electrodes, both properly synchronised. Eighteen hand anatomical angles were obtained from the glove sensors by a validated calibration procedure. Surface EMG activity was recorded from seven representative forearm areas. The statistics verified that data were not affected by the experimental procedures and were similar to the data acquired under real-life conditions.

scholarly journals Rheumatoid arthritis: hand function, activities of daily living, grip strength and essential assistive devices.

Curationis ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Shipham
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Assistive Devices ◽  
Hand Dexterity

Persons with rheumatoid arthritis use assistive devices to enable them, in spite of impaired hand dexterity and grip strength, to manage Activities of Daily Living (ADL).

scholarly journals Functional Status Assessment of COPD Based on Ability to Perform Daily Living Activities: A Systematic Review of Paper and Pencil Instruments

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fateme Monjazebi ◽  
Asghar Dalvandi ◽  
Abbas Ebadi ◽  
Hamid Reza Khankeh ◽  
Mehdi Rahgozar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Health Measurement ◽  
Manual Search ◽  
Paper And Pencil ◽  
Selection Of

<p><strong>CONTEXT: </strong>Activity of daily living (ADL) is an important predictor of mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Increasing ADL is important in patients with COPD and assessment of ADL is one of the best ways to evaluate the status of COPD patients.</p> <p><strong>OBJECTIVES: </strong>The objective of this systematic review was to provide an overview of the psychometric properties of paper and pencil instruments measuring ADL in patients with COPD.</p> <p><strong>DATA SOURCES:</strong> English papers published from 1980 to 2014 regarding ADL in patients with COPD were searched in  Web of Science, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Cochrane, PubMed, ProQuest, and CINAHL databases using the following keywords: “COPD”, “ADL”, “activities of daily living”, “daily activities”, “instrument”, “questionnaire”, “paper-and-pencil instruments”, and “measure”. Following the Internet search, manual search was also done to find article references.</p> <p><strong>STUDY SELECTION:</strong> A total of 186 articles were found. Of those, 31 met the inclusion criteria. Full texts of articles meeting the inclusion criteria were studied. Consensus-based standards for the selection of health measurement instruments<strong>"</strong>(COSMIN) were used to assess the quality of the studies.</p> <p><strong>DATA EXTRACTION:</strong> Data extraction form based on research aims developed by researchers and<strong> </strong>psychometric experts, with 17 questions was used.</p> <p><strong>RESULTS: </strong>In these articles, 14 pen and paper instruments were identified for examining ADL in patients with COPD; of which, 4 dealt directly with ADL while 9 assessed other criteria i.e. dyspnea as ADL indicator. The majority of instruments only dealt with two main dimensions of ADL: Basic Activities of Daily Living (BADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), and did not consider Advanced Activities of Daily Living (AADL), which is influenced by cultural and motivational factors.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Despite several ADL instruments identified, complete psychometric processes have only been done in a few of them. Selection of the appropriate instrument should focus on the aim of the study and the target construct.</p>

scholarly journals Hand Kinematics Characterization While Performing Activities of Daily Living Through Kinematics Reduction

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 1556-1565
Author(s):  
Nestor J. Jarque-Bou ◽  
Margarita Vergara ◽  
Joaquin L. Sancho-Bru ◽  
Veronica Gracia-Ibanez ◽  
Alba Roda-Sales
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Hand Kinematics

Exploratory Review: Self-Report IADL Assessments in the age of Internet-Connected Assistive Devices

2020 ◽  
pp. 153944922094000
Author(s):  
Abbas H. Quamar ◽  
Mark R. Schmeler ◽  
Diane M. Collins ◽  
Richard M. Schein
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Assistive Devices ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Everyday Functioning ◽  
Clinical Applicability ◽  
Instrumental Activities

Internet-Connected Assistive Devices (iCAD), like accessible smartphones, tablets, computers, and apps, have become an integral part of everyday functioning for people with disabilities (PWD). The objective of this article was to identify self-report assessments having the relevance and clinical applicability for assessing satisfaction with performing Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) for PWD using iCAD. An exploratory review was conducted to identify self-report assessments that were appropriate, practical, clinically fit, and psychometrically acceptable, for assessing satisfaction with performing IADLs for PWD using iCAD. Thirty-two IADL assessments were identified, of which six met inclusion criteria. Four of six assessments did not specifically address iCAD usage, while two assessments had limited relevance and clinical applicability, for assessing satisfaction with performing IADLs for PWD using iCAD. This review establishes the growing need for a self-report IADL assessment that has been specifically designed and validated for assessing satisfaction with performing IADLs for PWD using iCAD

Integrated Sensing Techniques for Assistive Chairs

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 58-70
Author(s):  
Hang Lu ◽  
Dayou Li ◽  
John Oyekan ◽  
Carsten Maple
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Premature Death ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Assistive Devices ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Standing Up ◽  
Elderly Mobility

This paper presents a survey of the contemporary assistive chairs and on-chair sensing approaches of capturing sit-to-stand (STS) movement. Sitting in a chair and standing up from a seated position are activities of daily living (ADLs) performed by humans. However, older people often encounter difficulties with these activities. These difficulties may cause substantial decreasing of the elderly mobility, leading to inactive participation in social activities and increasing the risk of chronic diseases that may cause premature death. Therefore, assisting older people to overcome these difficulties has significance for their independent living. At present, the assistive devices can be allocated in terms of market available ones and experimental prototypes, both of which are discussed here. Afterwards, the authors cast more light on integrated sensing techniques that are currently used with experimental prototypes and create a taxonomy of sensing techniques. Following from this survey, a chair capable of delivering assistance-as-needed is proposed.

A Test Battery to Measure the Recovery of Voluntary Movement Control following Stroke

1988 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ailie J Turton ◽  
Carole M Fraser
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Voluntary Movement ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Assessment Tests ◽  
Upper Limb Function ◽  
Selection Of

Tests of upper limb function and an activities of daily living (ADL) index were selected to measure recovery following stroke. Thirty stroke patients were assessed at intervals for up to 6 months to 1 year post-stroke using the battery. The results showed that the ADL index is insensitive to upper limb recovery. All the tests measured recovery in some of the patients after 24 weeks post-stroke. Since the presentation and recovery of patients was variable, it is argued that it is necessary to offer a selection of assessment tests to measure recovery and to aid treatment planning.

Effect of assistive devices on hand and arm posture during activities of daily living

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 ◽  
pp. 64-72
Author(s):  
Alba Roda-Sales ◽  
Margarita Vergara ◽  
Joaquín L. Sancho-Bru ◽  
Verónica Gracia-Ibáñez ◽  
Néstor J. Jarque-Bou
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Assistive Devices
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