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CEREBRAL PALSY AND EYE-GAZE TECHNOLOGY. INTERACTION, PERSPECTIVE AND USABILITY. A REVIEW.

Authors :
Nerișanu, Remus
Nerișanu, Raluca-Andreea
Maniu, Ionela
Neamțu, Bogdan
Source :
Acta Medica Transilvanica. Dec2017, Vol. 22 Issue 4, p59-62. 4p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The perspective o f our review evaluated the interaction o f cerebral palsy with eye-gaze interaction, the main tool of assistive technology, supporting communication and personal development fo r degrees o f disability that involve motor impairment. Purpose: Bringing in the main field, alternative possibilities from the literature fo r better integration o f the disabled. Methods: Systematic review. Results: We revealed the substantial impact o f assistive technology on cerebral palsy patients, grade o f integration, easing caregiver's dedication, the devotion o f training and the companionship being vital to reduce the level o f abandonment. Conclusion: Primordial eye-gaze interaction initiated the idea o f infrared eye-trackers fo r better solutions in the field o f communication, personal interaction with others, personal development and even employment. The eye-tracking industry has its popularity costdepending, fo r the present, being in the range o f expensive fo r disabled people. For cerebral palsy, eyegaze has little steps, but with a crucial impact on quality o f life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14531968
Volume :
22
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Acta Medica Transilvanica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
127253555