Advances in Therapeutic Engineering

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Therapeutic Engineering (TE) is a cutting-edge domain in today's era of medical technology research. Through engineering algorithms that provide technological solutions, it aims to elevate the quality of life of disabled individuals. Advances in Therapeutic Engineering describes various therapeutic processes and mechanisms currently applied to the Front Cover Contents Preface Editors Contributors Chapter 1 - Development of a Human Spine Simulation System Chapter 2 - Training and Measuring the Hand–Eye Coordination Capability of Mentally lll Patients Chapter 3 - Rehabilitation of Lower Limbs Based on Functional Electrical Stimulation Systems Chapter 4 - Functional Reorganisation of the Cerebral Cortex and Rehabilitation Chapter 5 - Evaluation of Physical Functions for Fall Prevention among the Elderly Chapter 6 - Human-Friendly Actuator Using Metal Hydride for Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Systems Chapter 7 - Eye Movement Input Device Designed to Help Maintain Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patients Chapter 8 - Body Awareness in Prosthetic Hands Chapter 9 - Study on Subthreshold Stimulation for Daily Functional Electrical Stimulation Training Chapter 10 - fMRI Analysis of Prosthetic Hand Rehabilitation Using a Brain–Machine Interface Chapter 11 - Design of an Induction Heating Unit Used in Hyperthermia Treatment Chapter 12 - Assistive Technology from the Perspective of Rehabilitation Medicine Chapter 13 - Inclusive User Modelling and Simulation Chapter 14 - Semantic Interoperability of e-Health Systems Using Dialogue-Based Mapping of Ontologies in Diabetes Management Chapter 15 - Clinical Decision Support Systems in Mental Health: Rehabilitation the Other Way Around Chapter 16 - Engineering Interventions to Improve Impaired Gait: A Review Chapter 17 - Electrical Stimulation Devices for Cerebral Palsy: Design Considerations, Therapeutic Effects, and Future Directions Chapter 18 - Bayesian Approach to Automated Detection of Asthma Using Clinical and Spirometric Information Chapter 19 - Textural Pattern Classification of Microscopic Images for Malaria Screening Chapter 20 - Review of Data Mining Methods with Applications for Rehabilitation Engineering, Human Factors, and Diagnostics Back Cover