Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description To familiarise the students with technology currently used to improve the quality of life of individuals with disabilities, and those recovering from trauma. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify, formulate, analyse and solve numerical models to represent the musculoskeletal system and apply these models to the development of prosthetics/orthotics used in rehabilitation engineering. 2. Demonstrate the fundamental principles and design considerations of medical instruments currently in use for rehabilitation, e.g. EMG, ECG, EEG electrodes. 3. Describe extensive applications of medical instruments for rehabilitation. 4. Describe the technology currently used for physiotherapy and rehabilitation purposes, e.g. back braces, wheelchairs etc. 5. Discuss current concepts/designs and potential modifications which may be introduced to improve rehabilitation engineering devices. 6. Describe and/or perform experiments to assess rehabilitation device designs fulfilment of design requirements. 7. Describe in detail various types of physical and sensory disabilities of a temporary and permanent nature and be familiar with the devices and technology used to diagnose and improve such disabilities. 8. Write and present a well organised project report. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Introduction to rehabilitation engineeringModelling and simulation applied to biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system and prosthetics/orthoticsWheelchairs and personal transportationWheelchair designWheelchair safety, standards and testingWheelchair support and seatingRehabilitation engineering technologies: Principles and applicationsBioamplifiers - principles and designECG, EMG, EEG, EOG measurements - electrode principles and designStimulating electrodesDesign of medical instruments used in rehabilitation engineeringSensory augmentation and substitutionDefibrillatorsPacemakers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 38917, Web-book, Malmivuo J. & Plonsey, R., 1995, Bioelectromagnetism - Principles and Applications of Bioelectric and Biomagnetic Fields, New York, Oxford University Press, http://butler.cc.tut.fi/~malmivuo/bem/bembook/, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of Last Revision | 22-AUG-05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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