Essays about: "vision impairments"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words vision impairments.

  1. 1. Designing a Mobile Application to Measure Walking Speed for NPH Patients

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Martin Lindén; [2023]
    Keywords : NPH; walking speed; user experience; design guidelines; NPH; gånghastighet; användarupplevelse; designriktlinjer;

    Abstract : Impairments in walking and balance are symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus. Measuring walking speed is therefore important for diagnosing and following the rehabilitation of patients with the diagnosis. However, performing the measurement at the hospital is costly and requires a lot of resources. READ MORE

  3. 2. Audible Healthcare Online : Towards Online Digital Healthcare Services Accessible for Users of Screen Readers

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Ellinor Bakhuizen; [2021]
    Keywords : Visual impairment; Screen reader; Telemedicine; Digital healthcare; Accessibility; Synnedsättning; skärmläsare; digital vård; nätläkare; tillgänglighet;

    Abstract : In the last few years, and especially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare services have been moving online. Today, patients can book appointments with doctors and read their medical records in apps and web services. It is important that these services are equally accessible to all patients, regardless of for example disability. READ MORE

  4. 3. Social Interactions and Friendships of adolescents with vision impairments : A scoping review

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HLK, CHILD

    Author : Eleftheria Beteinaki; [2019]
    Keywords : social interaction; social inclusion; friendships; adolescents; vision impairment; blindness; low vision; scoping review;

    Abstract : Background: Social exclusion of people with vision impairments is an ongoing issue. Since social inclusion emphasizes social and emotional aspects as distinct from academic ones and the aspects concerning opportunities, the focus is turned on the domain of social interactions and friendships. READ MORE

  5. 4. Developing vision substitution products using computer vision

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi

    Author : Björn Gummesson; [2019]
    Keywords : product development; user centered design; interaction design; rehabilitation engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is two-fold. The first is to investigate if cutting edge technology can be used to enhance the life for people with visual impairments. The second is to provide a simple example of how the design process can look from the beginning to a finished Hi-Fi prototype. READ MORE

  6. 5. CAVISAP : Context-Aware Visualization of Air Pollution with IoT Platforms

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Meruyert Nurgazy; [2019]
    Keywords : context-aware; data visualization; air pollution; Internet of Things; IoT;

    Abstract : Air pollution is a severe issue in many big cities due to population growth and the rapid development of the economy and industry. This leads to the proliferating need to monitor urban air quality to avoid personal exposure and to make savvy decisions on managing the environment. READ MORE