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Sensors Applied in Healthcare

A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Sensors".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2021) | Viewed by 7972

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Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Interests: sports biomechanics; physical ergonomics; computational orthopaedics; digital health; gait analysis; prosthetics and orthotics; footwear; foot and ankle
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School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering, University of Wollongong, Wollongong 2522, Australia
Interests: rehabilitation engineering; technology for elderly people; human movement; postural control; prosthetics; orthotics
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The global healthcare system is facing challenges in the aging population, chronic diseases, pandemics, and the increase of medical service demand, high medical costs, and healthcare staffing shortages. The development of advanced health technology could be a solution and opportunity for the future of healthcare. Sensor technology, no doubt, plays a paramount role in revolutionizing and harnessing healthcare.

Throughout the last decade, sensor technology has improved the diagnostics of medical applications, digitized and augmented traditional healthcare assessment, and enhanced our understanding of the etiology and mechanism of different diseases and health issues. Today, sensors enable real-time and remote reporting. The data and information could be integrated into the health service system to reduce cost and improve sustainability. Individuals can better understand their health status and behavior to facilitate the prevention of diseases and health problems.

This Special Issue invites original research or review articles on the development or advancement of sensor technologies or systems, innovative applications of sensors in solving or understanding healthcare problems, or on overcoming challenges in the healthcare system.

Papers are solicited in, but not limited to, the following related topics:

  • New sensor technology for diagnostics, screening, or healthcare assessment;
  • Sensors enabling the exploration of diseases or health issues;
  • Wearable and implantable sensors for biomedical applications;
  • Sensors to evaluate cardiovascular or chronic diseases;
  • Wearable, remote sensors, or IoT for health or behavior tracking;
  • Sensors and systems for sports or rehabilitation monitoring;
  • Sensors for aging healthcare and pandemic management or control;
  • Sensors to reduce cost and staffing burden in the healthcare system.

Dr. Duo Wai Chi Wong
Prof. Dr. Winson Lee
Guest Editors

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A Wearable Biofeedback Device to Increase Gait Swing Time Could Have Positive Effects on Gait among Older Adults
by Alexandra Giraldo-Pedroza, Winson Chiu-Chun Lee, Wing-Kai Lam, Robyn Coman and Gursel Alici
Sensors 2022, 22(1), 102; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/s22010102 - 24 Dec 2021
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Older adults walk with a shorter stride length, reduced hip range of motion (ROM) and higher cadence. These are signs of reductions in walking ability. This study investigated whether using a wireless smart insole system that monitored and provided biofeedback to encourage an [...] Read more.
Older adults walk with a shorter stride length, reduced hip range of motion (ROM) and higher cadence. These are signs of reductions in walking ability. This study investigated whether using a wireless smart insole system that monitored and provided biofeedback to encourage an extension of swing time could increase stride length and hip flexion, while reducing the cadence. Seven older adults were tested in this study, with and without the biofeedback device, in an outdoor environment. Gait analysis was performed by using GaitRite system and Xsens MVN. Repeated measures analysis demonstrated that with biofeedback, the swing time increased by 6.45%, stride length by 4.52% and hip flexion by 14.73%, with statistical significance. It also decreased the cadence significantly by 5.5%. This study has demonstrated that this smart insole system modified positively the studied gait parameters in older adults and has the potential to improve their walking ability. Full article
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A Compact and Lightweight Rehabilitative Exoskeleton to Restore Grasping Functions for People with Hand Paralysis
by Vaheh Nazari, Majid Pouladian, Yong-Ping Zheng and Monzurul Alam
Sensors 2021, 21(20), 6900; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/s21206900 - 18 Oct 2021
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Millions of individuals suffer from upper extremity paralysis caused by neurological disorders including stroke, traumatic brain injury, or spinal cord injury. Robotic hand exoskeletons can substitute the missing motor control and help restore the functions in daily operations. However, most of the hand [...] Read more.
Millions of individuals suffer from upper extremity paralysis caused by neurological disorders including stroke, traumatic brain injury, or spinal cord injury. Robotic hand exoskeletons can substitute the missing motor control and help restore the functions in daily operations. However, most of the hand exoskeletons are bulky, stationary, and cumbersome to use. We have modified a recent existing design (Tenoexo) to prototype a motorized, lightweight, fully wearable rehabilitative hand exoskeleton by combining rigid parts with a soft mechanism capable of producing various grasps needed for the execution of daily tasks. Mechanical evaluation of our exoskeleton showed that it can produce fingertip force up to 8 N and can cover 91.5° of range of motion in just 3 s. We further tested the performance of the developed robotic exoskeleton in two quadriplegics with chronic hand paralysis and observed immediate success on independent grasping of different daily objects. The results suggested that our exoskeleton is a viable option for hand function assistance, allowing patients to regain lost finger control for everyday activities. Full article
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