Ontology-Based Framework for Personalized Home-Based Rehabilitation in Cerebral Palsy Care

Rahma Haouas Zahwanie, Lilia Cheniti-Belcadhi, Saoussen Layouni

2025

Abstract

In the domain of cerebral palsy rehabilitation, advances in machine learning and semantic technologies of-fer promising solutions to enhance treatment strategies. This paper focuses on developing an ontology-based framework to support rehabilitation programs for children with cerebral palsy, addressing the need for personalized, home-based exercise programs (HEP). These programs aim to improve recovery by enabling patients to engage in tailored exercises outside clinical settings. However, the effectiveness of HEP depends on accurate monitoring and feedback, as improper execution of exercises can hinder progress. To address this challenge, we propose an intelligent system framework that integrates ontology-driven knowledge representation to oversee rehabilitation programs. The system analyzes patient profiles and progress data, recommending a personalized rehabilitation plan consisting of targeted exercises supported by healthcare professionals. The ontology serves as the backbone of this framework, enabling semantic representation of rehabilitation concepts and facilitating the management and improvement of cerebral palsy treatment pathways. Furthermore, this approach enhances patient outcomes by providing structured, context-aware rehabilitation plans while promoting interoperability and knowledge sharing across healthcare systems. By embedding the ontology within the framework, we enable greater reusability, semantic comprehension, and adaptability to multilingual healthcare environments. This work highlights the critical role of ontologies in advancing rehabilitation strategies for cerebral palsy and improving access to high-quality, personalized care.

Paper Citation

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: EKM
TI - Ontology-Based Framework for Personalized Home-Based Rehabilitation in Cerebral Palsy Care
SN - 978-989-758-746-7
AU - Zahwanie R.
AU - Cheniti-Belcadhi L.
AU - Layouni S.
PY - 2025
SP - 705
EP - 716
DO - 10.5220/0013472700003932
PB - SciTePress

in Harvard Style

Zahwanie R., Cheniti-Belcadhi L. and Layouni S. (2025). Ontology-Based Framework for Personalized Home-Based Rehabilitation in Cerebral Palsy Care. In Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: EKM; ISBN 978-989-758-746-7, SciTePress, pages 705-716. DOI: 10.5220/0013472700003932

in Bibtex Style

@conference{ekm25,
author={Rahma Zahwanie and Lilia Cheniti-Belcadhi and Saoussen Layouni},
title={Ontology-Based Framework for Personalized Home-Based Rehabilitation in Cerebral Palsy Care},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: EKM},
year={2025},
pages={705-716},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013472700003932},
isbn={978-989-758-746-7},
}