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Brain-computer interfaces for patients with disorders of consciousness.
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Progress in brain research [Prog Brain Res] 2016; Vol. 228, pp. 241-91. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 May 10. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- The disorders of consciousness refer to clinical conditions that follow a severe head injury. Patients diagnosed as in a vegetative state lack awareness, while patients diagnosed as in a minimally conscious state retain fluctuating awareness. However, it is a challenge to accurately diagnose these disorders with clinical assessments of behavior. To improve diagnostic accuracy, neuroimaging-based approaches have been developed to detect the presence or absence of awareness in patients who lack overt responsiveness. For the small subset of patients who retain awareness, brain-computer interfaces could serve as tools for communication and environmental control. Here we review the existing literature concerning the sensory and cognitive abilities of patients with disorders of consciousness with respect to existing brain-computer interface designs. We highlight the challenges of device development for this special population and address some of the most promising approaches for future investigations.<br /> (© 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1875-7855
- Volume :
- 228
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Progress in brain research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27590972
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.pbr.2016.04.003