Brain-computer interface as a novel tool of neurorehabilitation

Abstract

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are invasive or non-invasivetechnologies allowing brain signals to be translated into commandsof the external devices. Nowadays this technology isactively developing for the use in rehabilitation of patients withneurological diseases. Such interfaces can serve as a means ofinteraction with the outside world for patients with the lockedin syndrome. Using BCI patients with movement disorderscould control robotic prostheses, wheelchairs and other externaltechnical devices. Interfaces with biofeedback can facilitate thereorganization of the damaged cortex. Patients with neurologicaldisorders were found to be able to use brain-computer interface.Nevertheless, it is necessary to perform larger controlled clinicalstudies for the evaluation of BCI effectiveness in neurorehabilitation.

Keywords

• brain-computer interface
• post-stroke hemiparesis
• neurorehabilitation