Title :
Using Virtual Environments for Stroke Rehabilitation
Author :
Cardoso, Lidia S. ; Da Costa, Rosa Maria E M ; Piovesana, Alberto ; Costa, Michele ; Penna, Livia ; Crispin, Ana Cristina ; Carvalho, Juliana ; Ferreira, Hebert ; Lopes, Manuel Leite ; Brandao, Gustavo ; Mouta, Raphael
Author_Institution :
Laboratorio de Neuropsicologia e Cognicao, Univ. Fed. do Rio de Janeiro
Abstract :
The aim of this article is to present partial results of a pilot study that explores computer technology to enhance some cognitive and executive functions of patients who had a stroke. They each experienced activities that stimulate cognitive functions in virtual environments, which present some activities related to day-to-day situations
Keywords :
medical computing; patient rehabilitation; virtual reality; computer technology; executive functions; patient cognitive functions; stroke rehabilitation; virtual environment; Application software; Brain injuries; Computer applications; Councils; Haptic interfaces; Helium; Hospitals; Medical treatment; Virtual environment; Virtual reality;
Conference_Titel :
Virtual Rehabilitation, 2006 International Workshop on
Conference_Location :
New York, NY
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0280-8
DOI :
10.1109/IWVR.2006.1707517
