Essays about: "physical therapy"

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  1. 11. Development of a portable immersive experience for use in dementia care

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Albin Hjertström; Johannes Prescott; [2022]
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    Abstract : A prototype of a product that provides an immersive visual experience for dementia care, developed by Biosfär AB, has shown promising results when used in daily activities and therapy sessions. The project behind this thesis was to develop a concept for a portable version based on the functions of the current prototype. READ MORE

  3. 12. The need for a holistic approach in rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy in Tanzania : An interview study

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för fysioterapi

    Author : Kaspar Franzen; Isabelle Södergårds; [2022]
    Keywords : CP; disabilities; physiotherapists’ experiences; occupational therapists’ experiences; qualitative content analysis; rehabilitation; Kilimanjaro region; physiotherapy; occupational therapy;

    Abstract : Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the leading cause of physical disability in children and youth worldwide and is a diagnosis that requires lifelong treatment. There are gaps in research on children with CP in Tanzania. Both occupational therapists and physiotherapists have a central role in rehabilitation interventions. READ MORE

  4. 13. The Media Representation of Mental Health Awareness to Support Therapy and Recovery for Health Workers: : A Discourse Analysis to Break Mental Health Stigma

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Rick Gianluca Nowfer; [2022]
    Keywords : Mental Health; Health workers; Mental Health Stigma; Media for therapy and recovery; MH representation; Media health technologies; visual storytelling; E-mental heath.;

    Abstract : The mental health (MH) of health workers during the 2019 pandemic has been severely affected by the disruptive coping and heavy workload management of the Covid crisis. Critical emergency contexts trigger many MH issues and disorders in many health workers who do not have adequate tools and strategies to respond to MH threats when traditional medical methods cannot be provided. READ MORE

  5. 14. User Experience and Acceptability of a Mixed Reality System for Rehabilitation : From an Occupational- and Physical Therapy Perspective

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : William Åström; William Sahlin; [2022]
    Keywords : mixed reality; rehabilitation; acceptability; user experience; user interface;

    Abstract : The use of Mixed Reality (MR), a technology that attempts to integrate the physical and virtual worlds, is steadily becoming more prevalent in healthcare. To properly integrate new technologies into an organization or workplace, for example in healthcare, a system must first be accepted and used by the individuals for whom it was designed. READ MORE

  6. 15. Exploration of smell rehabilitation video games

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Martin Wibom; [2021]
    Keywords : Olfactory; Computer games; Mini games; Smell; Physical therapy; HCI; interaction design; Rehabilitation; design; Smell training; Olfactory rehabilitation; Covid-19; Smell loss;

    Abstract : This project explores opportunities in designing hybrid digital/physical smell rehabilitation video games using no unique game peripherals. During a 13-week process, three major iterations were created and externally tested on a small user group. READ MORE