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Research participants needed: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) study by FHT
This non-invasive study investigates Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)- based decoding of executed and imagined hand actions in all healthy adults.
Small movements, big impact: Computer visualisation and post-stroke recovery
This novel study examines the potential of computer visualisation and algorithms to aid in post-stroke recovery, without the use of wearables.
Consent, consensus and an ethical code for health data
Researchers at FHT developed an ethical code on health data governance in Singapore through a modified Policy Delphi process, and explored the potential implications of its application.
Holistic mHealth interventions for promoting healthy ageing
FHT describes a protocol for a systematic review on Mobile Health (mHealth) interventions promoting healthy ageing
FHT to co-organise TCRT Summer School in Switzerland
Held from 12-16 June, the TCRT Summer School will feature plenary lectures, case studies, and networking moments in the field of technology-assisted rehabilitation.
Perceptions of mhealth interventions for common mental disorders among students
FHT researchers conducted focus group discussions with university students in Singapore to explore perceptions about mhealth interventions for depression and anxiety.
Interactive Usability Toolbox: a novel online platform to support usability evaluations of wearable robotic devices
A team from FHT investigates and tests the utility of the Interactive Usability Toolbox (IUT) platform for wearable robotic devices.
A systematic review of factors affecting adherence to mHealth apps
FHT researchers identified and reviewed factors influencing user adherence to Mobile Health (mHealth) apps for more effective digital health interventions.
Examining the usability of robotic orthoses for everyday adoption
Researchers from FHT & ETH Zurich reviewed and evaluated intention detection strategies for upper limb robotic orthoses.
Fall risk assessment with machine learning
Using a machine learning approach, FHT researchers and their co-authors develop a means to identify people at high risk of falls.
Dr Rita Cheng wins Best Research award at rehabilitation medicine symposium
Dr Rita Cheng of FHT and her co-researchers were awarded the Best Research prize in the symposium’s poster contest for novel interventions for moderately impaired chronic stroke patients
Dr Jacqueline Mair awarded grant to study effects of adaptive pacing therapy
Dr Jacqueline Mair from FHT will examine adaptive pacing therapy in treating people with chronic fatigue
FHT Researchers to study cross-border health data transfers
Dr Rea Lehner and Assoc. Prof. Bernadette Richards receive seed funding to study global health data sharing together with Australian partners
Dr Rita Cheng awarded 2021 ACRM Fellowship for Clinical Investigators
FHT's Dr Rita Cheng will use the opportunity to learn, network and advance her research on stroke rehabilitation.
The ten steps towards User Centered Design
What are the basic concepts of User Centered Design (UCD)? Jan Meyer, PhD student at the RELAB ETH Zurich, outlines the ten steps towards UCD that were covered during an UCD workshop organised by the FHT programme.
A bioethical view on contact tracing
Prof. Effy Vayena, who heads the Health Data Governance and Value Creation module in Future Health Technologies discusses privacy in contact tracing in this ETH podcast.