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Augmentative and Alternative Communication Training Using Eye Blink Switch for Locked-in Syndrome Patient
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine ; : 268-272, 2012.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-72469
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Locked-in Syndrome is a severe pontine stroke causing quadriplegia, lower cranial nerve paralysis, and mutism with preservation of only vertical gaze and upper eyelid movement in a conscious patient. We present a case of a Locked-in Syndrome patient who received communication training with augmentative and alternative communication equipment by using eye blinks. After 3 weeks of training, the patient was able to make an attempt to interact with other people, and associate a new word by Korean alphabet selection. Augmentative and alternative communication equipment which uses eye blinks might be considered to be beneficial in improving the communication skills of locked-in syndrome patients.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Paralysis / Quadriplegia / Communication Aids for Disabled / Cranial Nerves / Stroke / Eye / Eyelids / Mutism Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine Year: 2012 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Paralysis / Quadriplegia / Communication Aids for Disabled / Cranial Nerves / Stroke / Eye / Eyelids / Mutism Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine Year: 2012 Type: Article