Developing brain-computer interfaces from a user-centered perspective: Assessing the needs of persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, caregivers, and professionals

Liberati, Giulia;Pizzimenti, Alessia;Simione, Luca;Riccio, Angela;Cincotti, Febo;et.al.
(2015) Applied Ergonomics : human factors in technology and society — Vol. 50, p. 139-146 (2015)

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  • Liberati, Giuliaorcid-logoUCLouvain
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  • Pizzimenti, AlessiaFondazione Santa Lucia, Roma
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  • Simione, LucaFondazione Santa Lucia, Roma
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  • Riccio, AngelaFondazione Santa Lucia, Roma
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  • Cincotti, FeboFondazione Santa Lucia, Roma
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Abstract
By focus group methodology, we examined the opinions and requirements of persons with ALS, their caregivers, and health care assistants with regard to developing a brain-computer interface (BCI) system that fulfills the user’s needs. Four overarching topics emerged from this analysis: 1) lack of information on BCI and its everyday applications; 2) importance of a customizable system that supports individuals throughout the various stages of the disease; 3) relationship between affectivity and technology use; and 4) importance of individuals retaining a sense of agency. These findings should be considered when developing new assistive technology. Moreover, the BCI community should acknowledge the need to bridge experimental results and its everyday application.
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Liberati, G., Pizzimenti, A., Simione, L., Riccio, A., Schettini, F., Inghilleri, M., Mattia, D., & Cincotti, F. (2015). Developing brain-computer interfaces from a user-centered perspective: Assessing the needs of persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, caregivers, and professionals. Applied Ergonomics : human factors in technology and society, 50, 139-146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2015.03.012 (Original work published 2015)