Essays about: "physical and cognitive impairments"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words physical and cognitive impairments.

  1. 1. MISK-Moves

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Certec - Rehabiliteringsteknik och Design

    Author : Bo Elovson Grey; [2023]
    Keywords : MISK; machine learning; ResNet-18; NVIDIA Jetson Nano; system-on-module; Certec; Furuboda KompetensCenter; Eldorado resurcenter; pose estimation; object detection; object tracking; Raspberry Pi V2 camera; Max 8; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Move-to-play is a musical instrument for persons with both cognitive and physical impairments, who would have trouble playing traditional instruments. Everyone, no matter their abilities, are given the chance to play and control music by moving their own body. READ MORE

  3. 2. The parasport experience of people with physical impairments

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen Idrottsvetenskap (IDV)

    Author : Helene Osvang Bischoff; [2023]
    Keywords : parasport experience; parasport participation; parasport benefits; parasport in Sweden; people with physical impairment; FIFH Malmö;

    Abstract : Physical impairment is the most common type of impairment in Sweden. It is estimatedthat 500,000 to 600,000 individuals in the population have a physical impairment.People with physical impairments have higher rates of chronic diseases, report lowerperceived health, and experience more depressive symptoms than the rest of thepopulation. READ MORE

  4. 3. Omvårdnad av geriatriska hundar utifrån förändrade behov associerat med åldrande : en intervjustudie på svenska kliniker

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Lydia Djärf; Fanny Nilsson; [2023]
    Keywords : djuromvårdnad; djursjukskötare; geriatrisk; hund; åldrande;

    Abstract : Geriatriska hundar är en växande patientgrupp som blir alltmer förekommande på svenska kliniker. De kan drabbas av flera sjukdomstillstånd och är mer benägna att ha en snabb progression av sjukdomarna vilket gör dem till en extra utsatt och känslig patientgrupp. READ MORE

  5. 4. Technology-enhanced Speech and Language Relearning for Stroke Patients- Understanding the users and their needs for technology acceptance

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Awais Ahmad; [2021]
    Keywords : eHealth; Stroke Rehabilitation; Speech and Language Relearning; Adult Learning; Technology-enhanced Systems; Technology Acceptance;

    Abstract : Stroke is a rapidly increasing disease worldwide, and speech and language impairments are common in stroke patients. A patient’s ability to speak, listen, read and write is reduced after stroke which affects the patient's independently living and quality of life. READ MORE

  6. 5. Easy to Read Digital Equipment for Older, Visually Impaired Users with Cognitive Decline

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Kristian Mellgaard Nielsen; [2021]
    Keywords : Accessible media; voice interface; tactile interface; usability affordances; visual impairment; cognitive decline.;

    Abstract : This master’s thesis explores what could be the usability affordances of tactile interfaces, imbedded with physical commands, and voice interfaces,when used by older people that have visual impairments and cognitive declines. The aim is to contribute to the development of more accessible media. READ MORE