title: Developing visualisation software for rehabilitation: investigating the requirements of patients, therapists and the rehabilitation process.
abstract: This article describes the ongoing process of engaging with users in the development and evaluation of prototype visualisation software, which aims to assist in the understanding and improvement of appropriate movements during rehabilitation. The value of the process is illustrated in the article with a discussion of the key findings of pre-pilot focus groups with stroke survivors and therapists. The article describes how the design of the visualisation software is being adapted to meet the emerging understanding of the needs of patients and professionals, and of the rehabilitation process.
authors.affiliation: Glasgow School of Art, UK. d.loudon@gsa.ac.uk
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Loudon
authors.forename: Alastair S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Macdonald
authors.forename: Bruce
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Carse
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Thikey
authors.forename: Lucy
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Philip J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Rowe
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Uzor
authors.forename: Mobolaji
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ayoade
authors.forename: Lynne
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Baillie
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods; D056228:Feedback, Sensory; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008954:Models, Biological; D020380:Needs Assessment; D059825:Physical Therapists; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D016730:Program Development; D036301:Qualitative Research; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012046:Rehabilitation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012985:Software Design; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation; D017741:Survivors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014584:User-Computer Interface