Post-coma persons with extensive multiple disabilities use microswitch technology to access selected stimulus events or operate a radio device

► Microswitch technology allowed persons with minimal consciousness to access stimuli. ► A microswitch-aided program allowed a post-coma person to manage the use of a radio. ► Minimal finger movements, eyelid closures, and hand movements were used as responses. The present two studies extended resea...

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Published in:	Research in developmental disabilities Vol. 32; no. 5; pp. 1638 - 1645
Main Authors:	Lancioni, Giulio E., Singh, Nirbhay N., O’Reilly, Mark F., Sigafoos, Jeff, Alberti, Gloria, Oliva, Doretta, Megna, Gianfranco, Iliceto, Carla, Damiani, Sabino, Ricci, Irene, Spica, Antonella
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Amsterdam Elsevier Ltd 01-09-2011 Elsevier
Subjects:	Adults Aged Assistive Technology Biological and medical sciences Coma - physiopathology Coma - rehabilitation Communication Aids for Disabled Disabled Persons - rehabilitation Eyelids Female Fingers Humans Male Medical sciences Microswitches Middle Aged Minimally conscious state Movement Multiple Disabilities Multiply disabled people Neurological Impairments Persistent Vegetative State - physiopathology Persistent Vegetative State - rehabilitation Post-coma Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychopathology. Psychiatry Radio Reeducation. Readaptation. Sociotherapy Self-Help Devices Stations Stimuli Stimulus Technology Treatments Post-coma Assistive technology Microswitches Minimally conscious state Multiple disabilities Human Coma Multiple handicap Nervous system diseases Consciousness impairment Case study Treatment Reeducation Adult User assistance Stimulus selection Advanced technology Neurological disorder Elderly Computer aid Therapeutic role
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