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Title:
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QUALITATIVE EVALUATION OF AN INNOVATIVE 3-D SYSTEM FOR ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK OF CHRONIC CONDITIONS: ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS AS AN EXEMPLAR CASE |
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Author(s):
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Shijuan Li |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8533-53-1 |
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Editors:
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Mário Macedo |
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Year:
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2016 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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3-D visualization, Chronic conditions, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Virtual Reality, Assessment and Feedback, Evaluation |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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67 |
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Last Page:
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74 |
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Language:
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English |
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Paper Abstract:
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The assessment of any chronic disease is an integral part of the treatment. In the case of Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), it is particularly important as it helps to determine whether or not pharmaceutical and/or surgical interventions are required for a patient. There is growing awareness that the current protocols and means of taking measurements are both inaccurate and inconsistent. The objective of this research is to investigate whether utilising 3-D visualisation technology can enhance the current assessment and feedback process by augmenting assessment instruments and by visualizing the function of a subject in ways afforded by a 3-D visualisation tool. From a consideration of the physical therapy process, a 3-D visualisation research tool is prototyped, to include both subjective and objective aspects of current assessment instruments. A qualitative evaluation was undertaken using a pilot study, focus group and individual interview methods to validate the prototype. The results of the evaluation suggested that 3-D visualisation and a prototype for evaluation, as developed in this research, would enhance assessment and feedback from the physiotherapistÂ’s perspective. Furthermore, it would be beneficial to the treatment of AS with respect to obtaining subjective and objective measures, and supporting exercise activity. |
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