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Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize; Are We Losing Sight of the ‘Why’ in BCI for Neurorehabilitation? by Colin Simon; Kathy Ruddy is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize; Are We Losing Sight of the ‘Why’ in BCI for Neurorehabilitation? about?

Studies using BCIs based upon non-invasive, scalp recorded electroencephalography (EEG) have consistently demonstrated utility, both as scientific tools for neuromodulation and for clinical neurorehabilitation purposes. They are particularly appealing in clinical contexts where physical movement is impaired, for instance following stroke. The intrinsic advantage of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) over alternate rehabilitation strategies is that they work even when output at the behavioural level is non-existent. Patients exhibiting minimal or no residual limb movement after a stroke cannot partake in gold standard physiotherapy, but might still demonstrate brain activity patterns when attempting to move the impaired limb. These patterns can be targeted to enhance recovery. However, the role of BCI should evolve once behavioural output is available. We must not be seduced by the allure of cutting-edge technology at the expense of targeting the specific neurophysiological features that are most likely to drive recovery. At the most basic mechanistic level, the majority of BCIs are driven by neural signals generated by imagination of movement. We need to revisit the question-could mo

Author

Colin Simon; Kathy Ruddy

Publisher

Springer Nature Switzerland Springer

Published

2024

Language

EN

ISBN

9783031494574

Subjects

Engineering, Stem