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Methods for clinical evaluation (2020)
Book Chapter
Kenney, L., Kyberd, P., Galpin, A., Chadwell, A., Granat, M., Thies, S., & Head, J. (2020). Methods for clinical evaluation. In K. Nazarpour (Ed.), Control of Prosthetic Hands : challenges and emerging avenues (29-67). Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET). https://doi.org/10.1049/PBHE022E_ch3

This chapter begins with an introduction to the challenges of measurement in upper limb prosthetics. This is followed by an overview of the traditional approaches to evaluation and their strengths and weaknesses. By traditional approaches, we mean te... Read More about Methods for clinical evaluation.

Evaluating reachable workspace and user control over prehensor aperture for a body-powered prosthesis (2020)
Journal Article
Chadwell, A., Kenney, L., Howard, D., Ssekitoleko, R., Nakandi, B., & Head, J. (2020). Evaluating reachable workspace and user control over prehensor aperture for a body-powered prosthesis. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 28(9), 2005-2014. https://doi.org/10.1109/TNSRE.2020.3010625

Using a shoulder harness and control cable, a person can control the opening and closing of a bodypowered prosthesis prehensor. In many setups the cable does not pass adjacent to the shoulder joint center allowing shoulder flexion on the prostheti... Read More about Evaluating reachable workspace and user control over prehensor aperture for a body-powered prosthesis.

Technology for monitoring everyday prosthesis use : a systematic review (2020)
Journal Article
Chadwell, A., Diment, L., Micó-Amigo, M., Morgado Ramírez, D., Dickinson, A., Granat, M., …Worsley, P. (in press). Technology for monitoring everyday prosthesis use : a systematic review. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 17(1), 93. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-020-00711-4

Abstract: Background: Understanding how prostheses are used in everyday life is central to the design, provision and evaluation of prosthetic devices and associated services. This paper reviews the scientific literature on methodologies and technolog... Read More about Technology for monitoring everyday prosthesis use : a systematic review.