Research Article
BrainGain: A Technological Approach for Increasing Consciousness in Coma Patients
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-031-60665-6_28, author={Rita Pinto and Ant\^{o}nio Jorge Gouveia}, title={BrainGain: A Technological Approach for Increasing Consciousness in Coma Patients}, proceedings={Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare. 12th EAI International Conference, MobiHealth 2023, Vila Real, Portugal, November 29-30, 2023 Proceedings}, proceedings_a={MOBIHEALTH}, year={2024}, month={6}, keywords={awareness coma stimuli activities family medical team}, doi={10.1007/978-3-031-60665-6_28} }- Rita Pinto
António Jorge Gouveia
Year: 2024
BrainGain: A Technological Approach for Increasing Consciousness in Coma Patients
MOBIHEALTH
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-60665-6_28
Abstract
Coma is a state of reduced consciousness that affects thousands of people each year. Despite advances in medicine, many patients remain in a coma for long periods of time, and many never fully recover consciousness.
This prototype is an initial version of the application, more simplified and will allow exploring and validating concepts, functionalities, and interfaces. The BrainGain application will be an innovative tool designed to help coma patients recover consciousness more quickly, through personalized stimuli and activities. The application allows the customization of the rehabilitation program for each patient, based on their needs. Patients can engage in cognitive stimulation exercises, physical activities, and therapies, all aimed at improving their quality of life. Initial results suggest that BrainGain may be a valuable tool in coma patient rehabilitation.
