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implemented in the project so far (KinectTM system
and VTE monitor) is relatively low cost and is under
continuous development by the manufacturers.
Furthermore, it offers flexibility in adjusting and
updating the interface to the changing needs of
patients (for example, partial recovery). Finally, the
CogWatch system is targeted at home-based
rehabilitation of the patients in a chronic phase of
the disease, when often they do not have further
access to rehabilitation from their medical providers.
The CogWatch system will deliver affordable and
easy access to therapeutic intervention at patients’
homes, which is the most comfortable and natural
setting, without a need for supervision.
An additional benefit for the patient is that the
Cogwatch system will be able to provide an online
and objective assessment of the patient’s progress
that can partially replace the clinic visits
(Giachristis, & Randall; submitted). In sum, the
CogWatch system will be driven by readily available
and cost efficient technology that can be customised
to patient requirements in order to heighten user-
friendliness.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This work was funded by the EU STREP Project
CogWatch (FP7-ICT- 288912).
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