Mihaela Zavaleanu

Upper Limb Rehabilitation Robotic System Requirements Analysis

The paper presents the need for upper limb rehabilitation and gives one possible solution with rehabilitation robotics. The research objectives, medical and technical requirements analysis for an upper limb rehabilitation robotic system are presented. Designing a usable upper limb rehabilitation robotic system must address the needs of its users.

Mutuality approach in care-process: Lessons from the “Mutual caring-from knowledge to action” project

The International Association of Social Security (ISSA) in Geneva has published Guidelines on Return to Work (RTW) and Reintegration in November 2013. These guidelines comprise strategies and programs, which are relevant for all stakeholders in rehabilitation defining the need of holistic and individual approach, early intervention, rehabilitation management, participation, collaboration and qualification of professionals in RTW. The RTW guideline will be presented in details with highlighting the relevance for ESPRM.