It is estimated that approximately 220,000 individuals are affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD) in Brazil. People with PD often experience significant challenges in performing daily activities due to tremors. Advances in Assistive Technology (AT) have driven research and the development of devices aimed at enhancing accessibility and supporting individuals with PD in accomplishing routine tasks. This study presents VerStick, an assistive technology designed to facilitate hand-based activities that involve holding specific objects. VerStick was initially developed to support tasks such as eating, tooth brushing, and hair combing. The device was evaluated with users, who provided feedback regarding its usability, structural design, and interface. The results demonstrated a sensitivity of 71.2%, specificity of 73%, and precision of 76.72%.

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VerStick: Device to Help People with Parkinson’s Disease to Perform Tasks with Their Hand

  • Marcelo M. Silva,
  • Adriano Branco,
  • Simone D. J. Barbosa

摘要

It is estimated that approximately 220,000 individuals are affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD) in Brazil. People with PD often experience significant challenges in performing daily activities due to tremors. Advances in Assistive Technology (AT) have driven research and the development of devices aimed at enhancing accessibility and supporting individuals with PD in accomplishing routine tasks. This study presents VerStick, an assistive technology designed to facilitate hand-based activities that involve holding specific objects. VerStick was initially developed to support tasks such as eating, tooth brushing, and hair combing. The device was evaluated with users, who provided feedback regarding its usability, structural design, and interface. The results demonstrated a sensitivity of 71.2%, specificity of 73%, and precision of 76.72%.