We investigated the feasibility of using web-based brain-training software to help stroke survivors and, in general, individuals with cognitive impairments. For this purpose we observed and interviewed stroke survivors to get a better understanding of the technologies that they feel are helpful, as well as examine the effectiveness and limitations of such technologies. From this, we compiled an informal set of design guidelines for rehabilitation software aimed to help stroke survivors improve their cognitive skills. To validate the guidelines and see if new ones emerged, we developed a low-fidelity prototype of a web-based brain-training software and tested it with five participants to check its feasibility as a cognitive rehabilitation software solution.
Researchers: Lourdes Morales-Villaverde, Sean Smith, Sri Kurniawan. In collaboration with the Cabrillo College’s Stroke and Disability Learning Center.
Here is a video overview of the prototype for our proposed system: