학술논문
Development of a Manually Operated Communication System (MOCS) for Patients in Intensive Care Units
Document Type
Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Reports - Descriptive
Author
Goldberg, Miriam A. (ORCID 0000-0003-4428-9611 ); Hochberg, Leigh R. (ORCID 0000-0003-0261-2273 ); Carpenter, Dawn; Walz, J. Matthias
Source
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0743-4618
Abstract
Nonvocal alert patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting often struggle to communicate due to inaccessible or unavailable tools for augmentative and alternative communication. Innovation of a hand-operated non-touchscreen communication system for nonvocal ICU patients was guided by design concepts including speech output, simplicity, and flexibility. A novel communication tool, the Manually Operated Communication System (MOCS), was developed for use in intensive care settings with patients unable to speak. MOCS is a speech-output technology designed for patients with manual dexterity impairments preventing legible writing. MOCS may have the potential to improve communication for nonvocal patients with limited manual dexterity.