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https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1160| Publication type: | Bachelor thesis |
| Title: | Overview of Assistive Technologies for Adults in a Minimally Conscious State : An integrative Review |
| Authors: | Graf, Anja |
| Advisors / Reviewers: | Huber, Marion |
| DOI: | 10.21256/zhaw-1160 |
| Issue Date: | 2016 |
| Publisher / Ed. Institution: | ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften |
| Language: | German |
| Subjects: | Assistive technology; Microswitch; Voice output communication aid; Minimally conscious state |
| Subject (DDC): | 615.8515: Occupational therapy |
| Abstract: | Background: Through the use of assistive technologies persons in a minimallyconscious state could gain an active engagement role. Objective of the Study: Create an overview of assistive technologies used forrehabilitation interventions, which foster self-determination in adults in a minimallyconscious state. Methods: Through a literature search in the databases CINAHL, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, PsycINFO and Medline publications were selected according to the following criteria: (1) adult persons (18+) with a diagnosis of minimally conscious state, (2) survey of assistive technologies. Findings: Persons in a minimally conscious state can use microswitches to activate an environmental stimulation or a voice output communication aid. Relevance to Clinical Practice: Interventions with assistive technologies are of crucial importance because no other intervention focuses on the acquisition of an active engagement role. Limitations and Recommendations for Further Research: Important results may be missed because publications, which involved beside persons in a minimally conscious state also persons with other disabilities, were excluded. Further research should assess the effects of the devices and investigate other related devices. |
| URI: | https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/1159 |
| License (according to publishing contract): | Not specified |
| Departement: | School of Health Sciences |
| Appears in collections: | Bachelorarbeiten Ergotherapie |
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Graf, A. (2016). Overview of Assistive Technologies for Adults in a Minimally Conscious State : An integrative Review [Bachelor’s thesis, ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften]. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1160
Graf, A. (2016) Overview of Assistive Technologies for Adults in a Minimally Conscious State : An integrative Review. Bachelor’s thesis. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. Available at: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1160.
A. Graf, “Overview of Assistive Technologies for Adults in a Minimally Conscious State : An integrative Review,” Bachelor’s thesis, ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften, 2016. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-1160.
GRAF, Anja, 2016. Overview of Assistive Technologies for Adults in a Minimally Conscious State : An integrative Review. Bachelor’s thesis. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften
Graf, Anja. 2016. “Overview of Assistive Technologies for Adults in a Minimally Conscious State : An integrative Review.” Bachelor’s thesis, ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1160.
Graf, Anja. Overview of Assistive Technologies for Adults in a Minimally Conscious State : An integrative Review. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften, 2016, https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1160.
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