Research Article
Wearable Rehab Technology for Automatic Measurement of Patients with Arthritis
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/icst.pervasivehealth.2011.246010, author={James Connolly and Joan Condell and Kevin Curran and Philip Gardiner}, title={Wearable Rehab Technology for Automatic Measurement of Patients with Arthritis}, proceedings={Advances in Techniques and Technologies Assisting Care at Home}, publisher={IEEE}, proceedings_a={ATTACH}, year={2012}, month={4}, keywords={Rheumatoid Arthritis Assisted Technology Healthcare Technology Medical Informatics}, doi={10.4108/icst.pervasivehealth.2011.246010} }- James Connolly
Joan Condell
Kevin Curran
Philip Gardiner
Year: 2012
Wearable Rehab Technology for Automatic Measurement of Patients with Arthritis
ATTACH
IEEE
DOI: 10.4108/icst.pervasivehealth.2011.246010
Abstract
This paper outlines the initial ideas surrounding the development of an accurate hand measuring tool to assist Medical clinicians and Rheumatologists in the accurate measurement of finger and thumb movement of the human hand. Clinicians rely heavily on invasive x-rays or manual evaluation methods which are dependent on training and can vary between observers. Angle measuring instruments, tape measure and grip strength dynamometer are used to assess the joint range and function of a patient to determine their hand function. Self questionnaires used determine a persons ability to perform daily tasks are open to interpretation problems.
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