Search

Your search keyword '"Sistach-Bosch, Laura"' showing total 6 results
Start Over Author "Sistach-Bosch, Laura"
6 results on '"Sistach-Bosch, Laura"'

1. Carpediem: Investigating the Interactions of Health Pillars to Design Holistic Recommendations for Achieving Long-Term Changes in Lifestyle Behaviours

Author

Migliorelli, Carolina, Ros-Freixedes, Laura, Gomez-Martinez, Meritxell, Sistach-Bosch, Laura, Orte, Silvia, Kacprzyk, Janusz, Series Editor, Gomide, Fernando, Advisory Editor, Kaynak, Okyay, Advisory Editor, Liu, Derong, Advisory Editor, Pedrycz, Witold, Advisory Editor, Polycarpou, Marios M., Advisory Editor, Rudas, Imre J., Advisory Editor, Wang, Jun, Advisory Editor, and Arai, Kohei, editor

Published
2023
Full Text
View/download PDF

3. Noninvasive Electromagnetic Neuromodulation of the Central and Peripheral Nervous System for Upper-Limb Motor Strength and Functionality in Individuals with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Author

García-Alén, Loreto, Ros-Alsina, Aina, Sistach-Bosch, Laura, Wright, Mark, and Kumru, Hatice

Subjects
CERVICAL cord, EFFERENT pathways, PERIPHERAL nervous system, CENTRAL nervous system, TRANSCUTANEOUS electrical nerve stimulation, TRANSCRANIAL direct current stimulation
Abstract

(1) Background: Restoring arm and hand function is one of the priorities of people with cervical spinal cord injury (cSCI). Noninvasive electromagnetic neuromodulation is a current approach that aims to improve upper-limb function in individuals with SCI. The aim of this study is to review updated information on the different applications of noninvasive electromagnetic neuromodulation techniques that focus on restoring upper-limb functionality and motor function in people with cSCI. (2) Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines were used to structure the search protocol. A systematic review of the literature was performed in three databases: the Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro). (3) Results: Twenty-five studies were included: four were on transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), four on transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), two on transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS), ten on functional electrical stimulation (FES), four on transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and one on neuromuscular stimulation (NMS). The meta-analysis could not be completed due to a lack of common motor or functional evaluations. Finally, we realized a narrative review of the results, which reported that noninvasive electromagnetic neuromodulation combined with rehabilitation at the cerebral or spinal cord level significantly improved upper-limb functionality and motor function in cSCI subjects. Results were significant compared with the control group when tSCS, FES, TENS, and NMS was applied. (4) Conclusions: To perform a meta-analysis and contribute to more evidence, randomized controlled trials with standardized outcome measures for the upper extremities in cSCI are needed, even though significant improvement was reported in each non-invasive electromagnetic neuromodulation study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
Full Text
View/download PDF

5. Development of a Virtual Reality Tool for Respiratory Rehabilitation

Author

Sistach Bosch, Laura, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament de Ciències de la Computació, Kumru Cam, Hatice, and Tost Pardell, Daniela

Subjects
Respiratory training, Realitat virtual, Fisioteràpia, Medical rehabilitation, Respiratory rehabilitation, Physical therapy, Virtual reality, Rehabilitació mèdica, Ciències de la salut [Àrees temàtiques de la UPC]
Abstract

Respiratory rehabilitation plays an important role in the management of respiratory complications after spinal cord injury. Abundant evidence supports the need for respiratory rehabilitation as a treatment for respiratory insufficiency and many other breathing conditions, having a huge impact on the physical, mental, social and laboral capacity of each patient. An exhaustive analysis of current systems for respiratory rehabilitation led us to detect some gaps and needs related to that, such as the old-fashionism of devices and, in particular, their low engagement strength. This project introduces a novel, patient-specific and easy-to-use tool for respiratory rehabilitation. We developed a custom respiratory training application, called RespiTrainer, consisting of five entertaining 2D games which are successfully combined with an innovative airflow sensing approach based on a microphone. A total of twelve healthy volunteers participated in the validation of the solution, which consisted of conducting a first conventional inspiratory and expiratory respiratory training, followed by a session with RespiTrainer. Volunteers responded to two questionnaires regarding their experience and the usability of both systems. Results showed a significant increase in the system usability score (SUS) when using our custom application. Participants felt slightly more tired after training with RespiTrainer than with the conventional system (Borg scale). All subjects felt the game was significantly much more entertaining and motivating than conventional training. Hence, we gathered preliminary evidence as to the practicability and feasibility of this solution to conduct respiratory training and improve patient satisfaction and further adherence.

Published
2022

6. Development of a Virtual Reality Tool for Respiratory Rehabilitation

Author

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament de Ciències de la Computació, Kumru Cam, Hatice, Tost Pardell, Daniela, Sistach Bosch, Laura, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament de Ciències de la Computació, Kumru Cam, Hatice, Tost Pardell, Daniela, and Sistach Bosch, Laura

Abstract

Respiratory rehabilitation plays an important role in the management of respiratory complications after spinal cord injury. Abundant evidence supports the need for respiratory rehabilitation as a treatment for respiratory insufficiency and many other breathing conditions, having a huge impact on the physical, mental, social and laboral capacity of each patient. An exhaustive analysis of current systems for respiratory rehabilitation led us to detect some gaps and needs related to that, such as the old-fashionism of devices and, in particular, their low engagement strength. This project introduces a novel, patient-specific and easy-to-use tool for respiratory rehabilitation. We developed a custom respiratory training application, called RespiTrainer, consisting of five entertaining 2D games which are successfully combined with an innovative airflow sensing approach based on a microphone. A total of twelve healthy volunteers participated in the validation of the solution, which consisted of conducting a first conventional inspiratory and expiratory respiratory training, followed by a session with RespiTrainer. Volunteers responded to two questionnaires regarding their experience and the usability of both systems. Results showed a significant increase in the system usability score (SUS) when using our custom application. Participants felt slightly more tired after training with RespiTrainer than with the conventional system (Borg scale). All subjects felt the game was significantly much more entertaining and motivating than conventional training. Hence, we gathered preliminary evidence as to the practicability and feasibility of this solution to conduct respiratory training and improve patient satisfaction and further adherence.

Published
2022

Catalog

Books, media, physical & digital resources
See catalog results