Volume 3 - Volume 3
PROSPECTION IN SERIOUS GAMES FOR REHABILITATION OF POST STROKE PATIENTES
Abstract
The stroke occurs when there is a blockage or rupture of an artery carrying blood to the brain and
the main causes are hypertension, smoking or diabetes. Today it is a major cause of death and
sequelae in the world and has great attention from the physiotherapist community so that peoples
lives can be improved with innovative recovery methods such as serious games. The purpose of this
article is to conduct a survey for the knowledge of these technologies. The research has be
conducted on European Patent Office (EPO), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
and United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Paper Details
PaperID: p 147-156
Author's Name: Eric Moura Guimarães and Maria Augusta Silveira Netto Nunes
Volume: Volume 3
Issues: Volume 3
Keywords: Serious Game, rehabilitation, stroke.
Year: 2013
Month: June
Pages: 147-156