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Title:
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AD-HOC VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES FOR REHABILITATION EXERCISING |
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Author(s):
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Lamia Elloumi, Christophe Gravier, Pierre Maret |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8939-16-8 |
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Editors:
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Mário Macedo |
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Year:
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2010 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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E-Health Virtual Communities, e-Training, Group Awareness, Pervasive Computing, Wearable Computing, Social Networks for Healthcare. |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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253 |
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Last Page:
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257 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Some patients may have to stay at home, however they may need also some rehabilitation exercises. Sometimes this is not possible due to several constraints: distance, cost, availability, etc. Traditionally, rehabilitation sessions are performed individually or in groups in the same place. Studies have shown that group sessions can lead to better motivation and results. In this paper, we propose a system that allows rehabilitation sessions, within a distributed group of people, under the computer-assisted supervision of a coach. The system makes use of wearable technologies, web applications and pervasive computing. Group awareness and self-awareness are enhanced for better motivation and results. |
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