scholarly journals Visual analysis of body movement in serious games for healthcare

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oky Purwantiningsih ◽  
Arnaud Sallaberry ◽  
Sebastien Andary ◽  
Antoine Seilles ◽  
Jerome Aze
Keyword(s):  
Serious Games ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Body Movement

The computer as referee in the analysis of human small bowel motility

1993 ◽  
Vol 264 (4) ◽  
pp. G645-G654 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. J. Benson ◽  
F. D. Castillo ◽  
D. L. Wingate ◽  
J. Demetrakopoulos ◽  
N. M. Spyrou
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Computer Analysis ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Body Movement ◽  
Ambulatory Monitoring ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Data Logging ◽  
Bowel Motility ◽  
Small Bowel Motility ◽  
Good Agreement

The aim of this study was to determine whether visual analysis of graphic records of small bowel motility is a reliable method of discriminating pressure events caused by bowel wall contraction from those of extraenteric origin and to compare this method with computerized analysis. Each of six independent observers was supplied with the same pair of records of 1 h of fasting diurnal duodenojejunal motility, acquired with a 3-channel ambulant data-logging system; one record included many artifacts due to body movement while the other did not. The observers were asked to identify and classify pressure events and to measure the duration and amplitude of "true" contractions. A computer program for on-line analysis is described; the algorithm was designed to overcome the problems of a variable baseline and sudden changes in pressure due to body movements that are unavoidable in prolonged recording from the small bowel of ambulant subjects. For regular contractions (phase III of migrating motor complex) there was good agreement between observers but not for irregular contractions, particularly when movement artifacts were abundant. When the observers were asked to repeat the analysis 6 mo later, there was poor agreement with their original identification of irregular contractions and artifacts. There was, however, good agreement between the computer analysis, which was totally reproducible, and the median decisions of the observer group; this agreement supports the validity of our computer algorithm. We conclude that computer analysis is not merely a valuable ergonomic aid for analysis of large quantity of data acquired in prolonged ambulatory monitoring, but also that, even for brief recordings, it provides a standard of reproducibility unmatched by "expert" inspection. Visual analysis is unreliable and thus susceptible to subjective bias; this may, in part, account for conflicting reports of small bowel motility under similar conditions reported by different workers in our own and other laboratories.

scholarly journals Inclusive thinking in fashion design: ergonomic and practical apparel for elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e224996857
Author(s):  
Leandro Gomez Bezerra ◽  
Álison Pereira da Silva ◽  
Felipe Garcia de Medeiros ◽  
Jeferson Rodrigo Silva Santos ◽  
Ítalo José de Medeiros Dantas
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Body Movement ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Common Denominator ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Viable Solution ◽  
Movement Interaction ◽  
Composition Properties ◽  
Women's Dress

This work aimed to propose the construction of two clothing products with ergonomic characteristics, to be seen: a men's T-shirt and a women's dress. The study is characterized by exploratory research, in which it addressed the needs of the elderly to clothing and their body-movement interaction. Initially, we sought to empathically understand through the visual analysis of clothing products for the elderly, in addition to an exploratory bibliographic review to understand the state of the art of the subject. The methodology used started from the knowledge provided by Bernard Lobach and Mike Baxter, in their product development proposals. As a result, a common denominator that could be explored was reached: the collar. Thus, it focused on the development of a collar that does not hurt them and at the same time provides independence in the motor act of dressing and undressing when using clothing products. To make the practical collar, the raw materials were used 100% cotton and viscolycra, justified by their composition properties. The proposal of the project is, therefore, to provide consumers of third parties with a product that offers, practically and intelligently, a viable solution that gives autonomy to the experience of the elderly, to the extent that it is also able to facilitate the work actions of their caregiver.

Comparative Effects of High-Tech Visual Scene Displays and Low-Tech Isolated Picture Symbols on Engagement From Students With Multiple Disabilities

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 693-702 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Holyfield ◽  
Sydney Brooks ◽  
Allison Schluterman
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Visual Scene ◽  
Future Research ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Difference

Purpose Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is an intervention approach that can promote communication and language in children with multiple disabilities who are beginning communicators. While a wide range of AAC technologies are available, little is known about the comparative effects of specific technology options. Given that engagement can be low for beginning communicators with multiple disabilities, the current study provides initial information about the comparative effects of 2 AAC technology options—high-tech visual scene displays (VSDs) and low-tech isolated picture symbols—on engagement. Method Three elementary-age beginning communicators with multiple disabilities participated. The study used a single-subject, alternating treatment design with each technology serving as a condition. Participants interacted with their school speech-language pathologists using each of the 2 technologies across 5 sessions in a block randomized order. Results According to visual analysis and nonoverlap of all pairs calculations, all 3 participants demonstrated more engagement with the high-tech VSDs than the low-tech isolated picture symbols as measured by their seconds of gaze toward each technology option. Despite the difference in engagement observed, there was no clear difference across the 2 conditions in engagement toward the communication partner or use of the AAC. Conclusions Clinicians can consider measuring engagement when evaluating AAC technology options for children with multiple disabilities and should consider evaluating high-tech VSDs as 1 technology option for them. Future research must explore the extent to which differences in engagement to particular AAC technologies result in differences in communication and language learning over time as might be expected.

A Pilot Study of Early Storybook Reading With Babies With Hearing Loss

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (9) ◽  
pp. 3397-3412
Author(s):  
Michelle I. Brown ◽  
David Trembath ◽  
Marleen F. Westerveld ◽  
Gail T. Gillon
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Eye Contact ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Storybook Reading ◽  
Book Selection ◽  
Turn Taking ◽  
Parent Child

Purpose This pilot study explored the effectiveness of an early storybook reading (ESR) intervention for parents with babies with hearing loss (HL) for improving (a) parents' book selection skills, (b) parent–child eye contact, and (c) parent–child turn-taking. Advancing research into ESR, this study examined whether the benefits from an ESR intervention reported for babies without HL were also observed in babies with HL. Method Four mother–baby dyads participated in a multiple baseline single-case experimental design across behaviors. Treatment effects for parents' book selection skills, parent–child eye contact, and parent–child turn-taking were examined using visual analysis and Tau-U analysis. Results Statistically significant increases, with large to very large effect sizes, were observed for all 4 participants for parent–child eye contact and parent–child turn-taking. Limited improvements with ceiling effects were observed for parents' book selection skills. Conclusion The findings provide preliminary evidence for the effectiveness of an ESR intervention for babies with HL for promoting parent–child interactions through eye contact and turn-taking.

Formative Research for STEM Educational Games

2013 ◽  
Vol 221 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
John L. Sherry
Keyword(s):  
Video Game ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Sesame Street ◽  
Children's Television ◽  
Educational Video ◽  
Educational Media ◽  
Television Shows ◽  
Educational Video Game ◽  
Games For Health

Millions in taxpayer and foundation euros and dollars have been spent building and testing educational video games, games for health, and serious games. What have been the fruits of this frenzy of activity? What educational video game has had the reach and impact of Sesame Street or Blues Clues television shows? By comparison, the Children’s Television Workshop (CTW) managed to get Sesame Street off the ground within a couple of years, writing the basic scientific literature on educational media design in the process. Not only is Sesame Street well known and proven, it laid the basis for every effective educational show to follow. This article explores the differences between the CTW scientific approach to educational media production and the mostly nonscientific approach consuming so many resources in the educational games, games for health, and serious games movements. Fundamental scientific questions that remain unanswered are outlined.

Serious Games and Virtual Worlds: The Next I-O Frontier!

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aarti Shyamsunder ◽  
Michael S. Fetzer ◽  
Wendy L. Bedwell ◽  
Ben Hawkes ◽  
Charles A. Handler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Serious Games

Book project: Body, movement and mental health - a physiotherapy perspective

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riitta Keskinen Rosenqvist ◽  
Gabriele Biguet ◽  
Adrienne Levy-Berg
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Body Movement

Leveraging serious games and advanced training technologies for enhanced cognitive skill development

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandro Scielzo ◽  
Fleet Davis ◽  
Jennifer M. Riley ◽  
John Hyatt ◽  
Donald Lampton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Serious Games ◽  
Skill Development ◽  
Cognitive Skill ◽  
Advanced Training
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