DEVELOPMENT AND CLINICAL STUDY OF A PROJECTION IMAGES PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE ARM MOVEMENTS FOR REHABILITATION

Abstract In a program we developed called “Let's keep wiping to draw pictures!”, projected graphic images change according to rehabilitation movements for upper limbs, and the levels of exercise amount and quality of movement achieved by patients are reflected in the outcome of the artwork as feedback. At a rehabilitation hospital, inpatients who used the program to perform rehabilitation exercises showed higher levels of satisfaction and expectation in the exercises, and performed simple and repetitive movements more willingly. The program can expect to maintain motivation towards rehabilitation.