Augmented Reality in Stereotactic Neurosurgery: Current Status and Issues by Makoto SATOH, Takeshi NAKAJIMA, Eiju WATANABE, Kensuke KAWAI

“…In frame-based stereotaxy, a researcher applies tablet computer-based augmented reality to check for the setting errors of the stereotactic frame, thereby improving the safety of the procedure. …”
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Moving to Capture Children's Attention: Developing a Methodology for Measuring Visuomotor Attention. by Liam J B Hill, Rachel O Coats, Faisal Mushtaq, Justin H G Williams, Lorna S Aucott, Mark Mon-Williams

“…Experiment 1 established the method's core features (ability to track stimuli moving on a tablet-computer screen with a hand-held stylus) and demonstrated its sensitivity to principled manipulations in adults' attentional load. …”
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Students’ Motivation to Learn English Using Mobile Applications: The Case of Duolingo and Hello English by Tuti Hidayati, Sari Diana

“…The development of language learning mobile application soft-wares (apps) for smart mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computer has risen amazingly in these recent days. …”
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Peculiarities of tablet PC application for ESP learning at agrarian and technical universities by Svitlana Symonenko, Viktoriia Lemeshchenko-Lagoda, Oleksandr Kurashkin

“… The article presents the analysis of the use of tablet computers for training students of agricultural and technical universities. …”
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The Computerized Table Setting Test for Detecting Unilateral Neglect. by Seok Jong Chung, Eunjeong Park, Byoung Seok Ye, Hye Sun Lee, Hyuk-Jae Chang, Dongbeom Song, Young Dae Kim, Ji Hoe Heo, Hyo Suk Nam

“…METHODS:We made the computerized table setting test (CTST) to run on the tablet computer. Forty acute ischemic stroke patients (20 patients with right hemispheric infarction with neglect, 10 patients with right hemispheric infarction without neglect, and 10 patients with left hemispheric infarction) and 10 healthy controls were prospectively enrolled to validate the CTST. …”
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Study protocol: computerised cognitive testing in a cohort of people with frontotemporal dementia by Jonathan D Rohrer, Rhian S Convery, Katrina Moore

“…However, recent attempts have been made across other neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease to develop computerised batteries that allow more accurate and sensitive detection of cognitive impairment.Methods and analysis This paper describes the development of a novel battery of tests for a tablet computer, particularly focused on FTD. It consists of 12 different tasks which aim to tap into information processing speed, various aspects of executive function, social cognition, semantic knowledge, calculation and visuospatial skills. …”
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A Scoping Review of Nutrition Health for Older Adults: Does Technology Help? by Dara L. LoBuono, Michael Milovich

“…Hardware is the second most type of technology used, with tablet computers for software and internet access. The findings reveal that software for older adults lacks standardization, the Internet of Things is a promising area, the current device emphasis is the tablet computer, and broadband internet access is essential for nutrition care. …”
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Development of a Remote Health Monitoring System to Prevent Frailty in Elderly Home-Care Patients with COPD by Chisato Ohashi, Shunsuke Akiguchi, Mineko Ohira

“…Here, we report the development process of a remote health monitoring and support system employing a tablet computer (iPad), that was created to help prevent frailty in elderly home-care patients with COPD, and the results of its use by two elderly home-care COPD patients. …”
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Real Time Emergency Auto Parking System in Driver Lethargic State for Accident Preventing by Alsibai, Mohammad Hayyan, Syafiq Fauzi, Kamarulzaman, Hossam , Adden Alfarra, Naif, Yasir Hashim

“…First is a drowsiness detection stage which uses a smartphone or a tablet computer as a processing unit. The second stage is the vehicle emergency parking control system which uses a microcontroller unit (MCU). …”
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Effectiveness of Telenursing for Postoperative Complications in Patients with Prostate Cancer by Daisuke Sato

“…Methods: Using a tablet computer, the participants were asked to provide information on various items, including urinary frequency, number of incontinence pads used, and presence of sexual desire and erections. …”
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Solar maculopathy secondary to sunlight exposure reflected from the screen of mobile devices: two case reports by Joaquín Marticorena, Ana Honrubia, Javier Ascaso

“…A 30-year-old Caucasic man presented with bilateral metamorphopsia, central scotoma and decreased visual acuity two days after being reading for four hours with his tablet computer in a terrace of a ski center. Case 2. …”
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Selecting Products Considering the Regret Behavior of Consumer: A Decision Support Model Based on Online Ratings by Xia Liang, Peide Liu, Zhengmin Liu

“…Finally, a practical example from Zol.com.cn for tablet computer selection is used to demonstrate the feasibility and practically of the proposed model.…”
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Cognitive Performance changes during a 20-day Winter Military Training Course and the Following 10-day Recovery Period by Kari Kallinen, Tommi Ojanen

“…Cognitive performance was assessed before, during, and after the course four times on a tablet computer. Sustained Attention to Response Task (SART) was used to assess soldier’s executive and inhibitory function. …”
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The Effect of Discharge Training Given to Patients with Pilonidal Sinus Surgery According to Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns: A Quasi-experimental Study by Naciye Kaya, Neriman Akanse, Sibel Karaca Sivrikaya

“…Patients in the intervention group were exposed to discharge training given by one of the researchers using a tablet computer and a training booklet based on functional health patterns was handed to patients to straighten the training. …”
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Diagnosis of Problems in Truck Ore Transport Operations in Underground Mines Using Various Machine Learning Models and Data Collected by Internet of Things Systems by Sebeom Park, Dahee Jung, Hoang Nguyen, Yosoon Choi

“…A limestone underground mine with an applied mine production management system (using a tablet computer and Bluetooth beacon) is selected as the research area, and log data related to the truck travel time are collected. …”
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Time and labour costs of preventive health care, including vaccinations, in Finnish child health clinics. by Heta Nieminen, Tuovi Hakulinen, Taneli Puumalainen, Päivi Sirén, Arto A Palmu

“…Trained observers measured the time used for predefined tasks with a stopwatch application operating on a tablet computer. Labour costs of visits and vaccinations were evaluated by using the gross average salary costs of health care personnel. …”
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mHealth mood monitoring for people with COPD by Whelan, M, Velardo, C, Rutter, H, Tarassenko, L, Farmer, A

“…Participants were asked to complete an anxiety (General Anxiety Disorder, GAD) and depression questionnaire (Patient Health Questionnaire, PHQ) every 4 weeks via a tablet computer. Health status (EuroQol 5 Dimensions, EQ5D), respiratory impairment (St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire-COPD, SGRQ-C) and smoking status were recorded. …”

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Oral Prevalence in Scotland (HOPSCOTCH): A Feasibility Study in Dental Settings. by David I Conway, Chris Robertson, Heather Gray, Linda Young, Lisa M McDaid, Andrew J Winter, Christine Campbell, Jiafeng Pan, Kimberley Kavanagh, Sharon Kean, Ramya Bhatia, Heather Cubie, Jan E Clarkson, Jeremy Bagg, Kevin G Pollock, Kate Cuschieri

“…Participants completed a questionnaire (via an online tablet computer or paper) with socioeconomic, lifestyle, and sexual history items; and were followed up at 6-months for further questionnaire through appointment or post/online. …”
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Relationships between Gait Regularity and Cognitive Function, including Cognitive Domains and Mild Cognitive Impairment, in Community-Dwelling Older People by Takasuke Miyazaki, Ryoji Kiyama, Yuki Nakai, Masayuki Kawada, Yasufumi Takeshita, Sota Araki, Hyuma Makizako

“…Four aspects of cognitive function were assessed using a tablet computer: attention, executive function, processing speed, and memory, and participants were classified into those with or without MCI. …”
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Feasibility of PROMIS using computerized adaptive testing during inpatient rehabilitation by Riyad Bin Rafiq, Susan Yount, Sara Jerousek, Elliot J. Roth, David Cella, Mark V. Albert, Allen W. Heinemann

“…We aimed to evaluate the feasibility of administering patient-reported outcome measures by computerized adaptive testing (CAT) using a tablet computer with rehabilitation inpatients, assess workload demands on staff, and estimate the extent to which rehabilitation inpatients have elevated T-scores on six Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System® (PROMIS®) measures. …”
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