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Evaluation of a Smartphone-based Human Activity Recognition System in a Daily Living Environment
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2015
A standardized evaluation method was developed for Wearable Mobility Monitoring Systems (WMMS) that includes continuous activities in a realistic daily living environment. Testing with a series of daily living activities can decrease activity recognition sensitivity; therefore, realistic testing circuits are encouraged for valid evaluation of WMMS performance.
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Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit
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2020
During acute medical problems, older people may lose independence in activities of daily living (ADL). Assessment of baseline ADL and ADL on admission can guide personalized treatment plans aimed at preventing nosocomial dependence and ensuring better functional outcomes.
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Measuring the Kinematics of Daily Living Movements with Motion Capture Systems in Virtual Reality
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2018
We designed a virtual reality test to assess instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) with a motion capture system. We propose a detailed kinematic analysis to interpret the participant's various movements, including trajectory, moving distance, and time to completion to evaluate IADL capabilities.
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Classical Conditioning in Daily Life
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2024
Classical conditioning, a fundamental principle of associative learning, explains various phenomena observed in daily life, such as fear development, the placebo effect, taste aversion, and drug habituation. These applications demonstrate the profound impact of associative learning on human behavior and physiological responses. John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayner famously demonstrated the development of fear through classical conditioning in their experiment with Little Albert. They paired the...
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Training and Competency in Animal Procedures
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2026
All animal procedures described here must be conducted in accordance with institutional animal ethics guidelines and approved by IACUC. All procedures must follow the principles of the 3Rs—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement—and must be performed by trained personnel. A Stepwise Approach to Training Proper training and competency in animal procedures are essential to ensure high standards of animal welfare and reliable scientific outcomes. A structured, progressive training approach is...
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Task analysis divides an everyday activity into manageable steps, allowing clinicians and patients to identify which movements, decisions, or routines create difficulty. Training can then focus on the specific part of dressing, bathing, eating, mobility, or another task that limits performance. This targeted approach supports safer practice and makes progress easier to evaluate through observable task completion.
Adaptive techniques and equipment help a person complete activities when physical, cognitive, or sensory limitations make usual methods difficult. Training may emphasize changing how a task is performed or using an aid rather than relying only on recovery of the original ability. These adjustments can promote safer participation and greater independence in daily routines.
Successful daily activities depend on more than physical movement. Cognitive or sensory limitations may also affect how a person follows steps, communicates, recognizes information, or responds during a routine. By considering these factors in the training plan, clinicians can adapt practice to the person’s actual barriers and select strategies that support safer, more effective task performance.
Progress is judged by how well a person performs relevant tasks and how safely the activities are completed. Clinicians can compare performance across practice sessions, considering the amount of assistance, use of adaptive strategies, and ability to follow the routine. These observations help determine whether training is improving independence and inform decisions about ongoing care.
A program generally begins by assessing the person’s performance in activities of daily living. Clinicians then select meaningful tasks, break them into manageable steps, and practice the required movements or routines. Adaptive techniques or equipment may be introduced when needed. Repeated observation of task performance and safety helps guide adjustments and evaluate outcomes.
Clinicians may use Daily Living Training after illness, injury, or surgery, and when disability affects everyday functioning. The specific focus depends on the person’s limitations and priorities, such as dressing, bathing, eating, mobility, communication, or household tasks. Addressing these activities can support participation in daily life while helping care teams make informed decisions about ongoing support.
The approach provides information about a person’s ability to manage practical routines, the barriers affecting performance, and the level of safety achieved during tasks. Its intended outcomes include greater independence, improved participation, and better quality of life. Performance findings can also help clinicians and patients determine whether current strategies are sufficient or whether ongoing care is needed.