Volume 3 - Volume 3
INITIAL STUDY ON STROKE AND SERIOUS GAMES FOR APPLICATION IN THE UFS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER’S “STROKE” PROJECT
Abstract
Stroke is a leading cause of death and sequelae around the world. Said disesase affects at about 16
million people yearly, leading to death 6 million of those. It's the leading cause of death and
incapacity in Brazil, generating social and economical impacts. This paper brings a review of
existent literature on the disease and adequate treatment, focusing on the utilization of new
technologies such as serious games, intending to improve the rehabilitation process both physically
and emotionally.
Paper Details
PaperID: p 129-143
Author's Name: Saulo Lordão Andrade Barros, Nélson Rangel Santos Passos and Maria Augusta Silveira Netto Nunes
Volume: Volume 3
Issues: Volume 3
Keywords: Stroke, treatment, serious games.
Year: 2013
Month: March
Pages: 129-143