Title :
Telerehabilitation used for wheelchair prescription-video and remote pressure measurement
Author :
Shapcott, N. ; Malagodi, M. ; Pelleschi, T. ; Sanna, J. ; Schmeler, M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Rehabilitation Sci. & Technol., Pittsburgh Univ., PA, USA
Abstract :
This paper describes ongoing work in the field of TeleRehabilitation, also known as TeleRehab. This work involves the use of video conferencing, voice conferencing and other data technologies, used to help with the prescription of Assistive Technology (AT), in particular wheelchairs to individuals in remote locations. Low cost, low bandwidth telephone based video conferencing systems discussed here have shown potential in improving service delivery in remote rural areas
Keywords :
handicapped aids; health care; patient rehabilitation; teleconferencing; telemedicine; videotelephony; voice communication; Assistive Technology; TeleRehab; data technologies; low cost low bandwidth telephone based video conferencing systems; remote locations; remote pressure measurement; remote rural areas; service delivery; telerehabilitation; video conferencing; voice conferencing; wheelchair prescription; Availability; Bandwidth; Costs; Medical services; Poles and towers; Pressure measurement; Telemedicine; Telephony; Videoconference; Wheelchairs;
Conference_Titel :
[Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 1999. 21st Annual Conference and the 1999 Annual Fall Meetring of the Biomedical Engineering Society] BMES/EMBS Conference, 1999. Proceedings of the First Joint
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5674-8
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1999.803834
