Desmond, Deirdre, O'Neill, Kieran, de Paor, Annraoi, McDarby, Gary and MacLachlan, Malcolm (2006) Augmenting the Reality of Phantom Limbs: Three Case Studies Using an Augmented Mirror Box Procedure. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 18 (3). pp. 74-79. ISSN 1040-8800
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Abstract
Phantom sensation and phantom pain are common after limb amputation. Previous research documents increased motor
control of phantom limbs and alleviation of phantom limb pain through exposure to the “mirror box illusion.” This
approach centers on the potential for vision and sensorimotor interactions to alter phantom limb perception. The
applicability and flexibility of this intervention is limited by methodological constraints inherent in the use of conventional
mirrors. This article reports the application of an "augmented reality" intervention that seeks to overcome these
constraints. Three case studies are presented, and it is argued that augmented reality technology offers a promising new
approach to the investigation of phantom experience and potentially to the treatment of phantom pain.
Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | amputation; augmented reality; hand; mirror box; phantom; upper limb; |
Academic Unit: | Faculty of Science and Engineering > Psychology |
Item ID: | 10598 |
Depositing User: | Dr. Deirdre Desmond |
Date Deposited: | 01 Mar 2019 18:12 |
Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics |
Publisher: | Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins |
Refereed: | Yes |
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URI: | https://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/id/eprint/10598 |
Use Licence: | This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here |
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