Essays about: "sensory stimulation"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 38 essays containing the words sensory stimulation.

  1. 16. Translating the theory into practice : the collating, comparing and synthesising of foundational recommendations and qualities for restorative garden design

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Sandra Schwarz; [2019]
    Keywords : restorative; restoration; nature; green space; stress; cancer; rehabilitation; design;

    Abstract : The catalyst for this Thesis was a recognised ‘disconnect’ between academic research and landscape architects / designers of restorative green spaces, which was validated by several experts in the field. The need for research to provide tangible recommendations and examples of best practice, in the principle of Evidence-based Design, drove this task. READ MORE

  3. 17. Spacefulness

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Linnea Legefors; [2019]
    Keywords : Alternative treatment; consciousness; mindfulness; materiality; tactility;

    Abstract : How can space create qualities that evoke spatial contemplation, exploration and sensory stimulation to create consciousness and spaces for healing and well being? The fast paced lives, new technology and the constant connection today is leading to stress and anxiety and takes hold of one’s ability to remain present. It has been a change in the fundamentals of the human experience. READ MORE

  4. 18. An investigation of the relationships between electrotactile stimulus parameters, primary afferent response, and perceived sensation

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Jessica Sofie Louise Vidmark; [2018]
    Keywords : electrotactile stimulation; psychophysical sensation; primary afferent response; sensory feedback; prosthetics; elektrisk hudstimulering; psykofysisk respons; primärafferent respons; sensorisk återkoppling; proteser;

    Abstract : Sensory feedback possesses the possibility of adding a new dimension to many applications, including, but not limited to, prosthetics and surgical robots for improved control, virtual reality for incorporation of another sense, and phantom limb pain reduction for amputees. Electrotactile stimulation provides a compact, light-weight, energy efficient, highly responsive, and non-invasive option for sensory feedback; however, it has been found to commonly elicit unnatural or uncomfortable sensations for the user. READ MORE

  5. 19. Skogsträdgård i rehabiliteringssyfte : aspekter att ta hänsyn till vid utformning och utveckling

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Nathalie Saijyothi; [2018]
    Keywords : rehabilitering; hälsa; skogsträdgård; utveckling; design; utmattningssyndrom; stress; stressreducerande; ätliga växter SLU;

    Abstract : Stress är den vanligaste sjukskrivningsorsaken och den som ökat mest av alla diagnoser för sjukskrivning. Samtidigt har det visat sig att vistelse i rehabiliteringsträdgård framgångsrikt hjälpt människor tillbaka till hälsa. READ MORE

  6. 20. CREATING BETTER URBAN SPACE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH In Urbanization

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Mustakima Hussain; [2017]
    Keywords : Nature and Child development; Urban Children Issue; Paths for Children; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Policy on Planning for Children and Youth in urbanization environment. Enriching Urban Cityscape for Children and Youth through Scandinavian (Swedish and Danish) child methodology on the old European planning model. In this model, traffic management has the most potential in planning. READ MORE