A Review of EEG-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces as Access Pathways for Individuals with Severe Disabilities

Autor/inn/en	Moghimi, Saba; Kushki, Azadeh; Guerguerian, Anne Marie; Chau, Tom
Titel	A Review of EEG-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces as Access Pathways for Individuals with Severe Disabilities
Quelle	In: Assistive Technology, 25 (2013) 2, S.99-110 (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1040-0435
DOI	10.1080/10400435.2012.723298
Schlagwörter	Severe Disabilities; Developmental Stages; Medicine; Brain; Computer Interfaces; Helplessness; Technological Advancement; Diagnostic Tests; Pediatrics; Assistive Technology + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Severe disability; Schwerbehinderung; Medizin; Gehirn; Hilflosigkeit; Technological development; Technologische Entwicklung; Diagnostic test; Diagnostischer Test; Klinische Sozialpädiatrie
Abstract	Electroencephalography (EEG) is a non-invasive method for measuring brain activity and is a strong candidate for brain-computer interface (BCI) development. While BCIs can be used as a means of communication for individuals with severe disabilities, the majority of existing studies have reported BCI evaluations by able-bodied individuals. Considering the many differences in body functions and usage scenarios between individuals with disabilities and able-bodied individuals, involvement of the target population in BCI evaluation is necessary. In this review, 39 studies reporting EEG-oriented BCI assessment by individuals with disabilities were identified in the past decade. With respect to participant populations, a need for assessing BCI performance for the pediatric population with severe disabilities was identified as an important future direction. Acquiring a reliable communication pathway during early stages of development is crucial in avoiding learned helplessness in pediatric-onset disabilities. With respect to evaluation, augmenting traditional measures of system performance with those relating to contextual factors was recommended for realizing user-centered designs appropriate for integration in real-life. Considering indicators of user state and developing more effective training paradigms are recommended for future studies of BCI involving individuals with disabilities. (Contains 3 tables and 1 figure.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10