Trend Robotic Prosthetics Presented By Denise S Bahr

Trend: Robotic Prosthetics Presented By Denise S. Bahr, R. N.

Objectives • • • Describe trend: Robotic Prosthetics Discuss and evaluate the hardware and software utilized with this trend. Explain and evaluate the information system used with this trend. Assess the role and functions of the nurse informaticist when working with this trend. Examine related legal/ethical issues. Illustrate the Advantages/Disadvantages from nursing perspective.

What are Robotic Prosthetics? �Prosthetic replace missing or damaged body appendages. �Robotic Prosthetics have working mechanisms to aid function.

Prosthetics Today �“…turning handicap into a highperformance, cybernetic fashion statement” (Ricker, 2009, ¶ 2).

Robotic Prosthetic Hardware �Prosthetic hand �Equipped with microchips and microprocessors for movement �electrodes on skin above amputation to operate hand (Singer, 2007).

Electrode Stimulation �Tiny electrodes attached to skin �Connect to prosthetic, aligned with electrode receivers �Receivers connected to robotic hand �Fingers grip (Singer, 2007, ¶ 3 -4)

Robotic Prosthetic Software �“Life. Hand Experiment” �Brain-Wave Technology

Robotic Prosthetic Software �Life. Hand Experiment �Connect prosthetic hand to residual limb �Run electrode from prosthetic to spinal cord �Brain controls prosthetic hand

Robotic Prosthetic Example �Hardware = prosthetic hand, electrodes on skin �Software = muscle electrical stimulation signals computer in hand to grip fingers �This is Myoelectrics.

Software Evaluation �Very successful in trial patients, with high satisfaction by patients �Patients performed faster than predicted �Axiom 1 – Met �Axiom 2 – Met �Axiom 3 - Met

Information Systems �Which used? �Electronic Medical Records �Med. Informatix �Used By? �Physicians, Nurses, consultants, midwives, dispensers, para-medical staff, and pharmaceuticals. (Medinformatix, 2008)

Electronic Medical Records �Usually found in hospital �Computerized legal medical record �Allowing for storage �Allowing for retrieval �Allowing for manipulation

Information Systems �Function? �Data Standard? �Training needs �ANSI �Demands and wants of �American Society for modern science �Documentation �Diagnosing �Configuration? �Mainframe �Modular �Point of care Testing and Material �Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers �International Standard Org. �D & P Classification System? �ICIDH

Information Systems �NP Standards Classification Scheme? �NIC, NOC �Recommendation? �I would recommend this system to others �Very efficient in progressing prosthetic efficiency and functionality. �Monitor for hackers.

Advantages �Boosts patient self image �Increases patient autonomy �Improves patient ability to perform ADLs

Disadvantages �Costs �Weight/Size �Availability

Ethical/Legal Issues �Sporting advantages �Assault �Special Assistance

Informatics Competencies �Cleaning �Stump care �Procedure modification

Functions and Responsibilities �Stump care �Knowledge of prosthetic �Follow up care

Loss of Limb Doesn’t Have to Stop You �Long history of prosthetics �New advancements �Improve quality of life

References �Brondou, Colleen. (December 3, 2009). Prosthetic hand controlled by thoughts. Finding Dulcinea: Librarian of the Internet. Retrieved March 23, 2010, from http: //www. findingdulcinea. com/news/science/2009/dec/P rosthetic-Hand-Controlled-By-Thoughts. html �Mahoney, John. (November 12, 2009). In defense of cyborg athletes. Popsci: The Future is Now. Retrieved April 14, 2010 from http: //www. popsci. com/technology/article/200911/defense-cyborg-athletes

References �Medinformatix. (2008). Mission statement. Medinformatix. Inc. Retrieved March 25, 2010, from http: //www. medinformatix. com/Company_info/m ission_statement. htm

References �Norton, K. M. (2007, November/December). A brief history of prosthetics. In. Motion, 17(7). Retrieved February 18, 2010, from http: //www. amputeecoalition. org/inmotion/nov_dec_07/history_prosthetics. html �Ricker, T. (February 10 th, 2010). Immaculate prosthetic limb concept makes combines fun again. Engadget. Retrieved February 18, 2010, from http: //www. engadget. com/2009/02/10/immaculateprosthetic-limb-concept-makes-combines-fun-again/

References �Singer, E. (2007, November 27). Prosthetic limbs that can feel. Technology. Retrieved February 18, 2010, from http: //www. technologyreview. com/biomedicine/19759/ �Wilson, A. B. Jr. (1963). Limb prosthetics today. Artificial Limbs, 7(2), 93 -96.