- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Wireless Body Area Networks
- IoT and Edge/Fog Computing
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- E-Learning and Knowledge Management
Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation
2012-2020
Background . A wide range of treatments have been used to improve upper arm motor performances in children with congenital hemiplegia. Recent findings are suggesting that virtual reality based intervention could be a promising tool also pediatric rehabilitation. Methods Six patients hemiplegia (age: 4–16 years) were recruited among those treated the Child Neuropsychiatry and Rehabilitation Unit IRCCS “Santa Maria Nascente” (Milan, Italy), for preliminary investigation about using...
Abstract Introduction Adolescents with cerebral palsy often do not need a specific rehabilitative treatment; however, when needs are expressed, clinicians should listen and try to answer them. Case presentation We present the case of 17-year-old Italian male patient hemiplegia who had received standard physiotherapy and, ultimately, after period adapted physical activity performed in group, was under consideration for discharge. However, due unsatisfactory hand control, he asked help reach...
Abstract The progressive miniaturization of electronic devices and their exponential increase in processing, storage transmission capabilities, represent key factors the current digital transformation, also sustaining great development Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) Internet Things. Although most investigations recent years focused on remote monitoring diagnostics, rehabilitation too could be positively affected by widespread integrated use these devices. Smart Objects particular may among...