In the current version of prototype system, we still need a trained volunteer managing the movement assessment assistance interface on the computer to assist subjects to do the test.
Our prototype system aims to reduce the burden of medical staffs, and to assist subjects to perform the assessments.
Real-size photographs were used to assist subjects in the identification of the reference portion size.
Two female lab technicians assisted subjects with the questionnaires - the questionnaire in English and Kiswahili is available by request from corresponding author.
Food models were used to assist subjects in rating their usual portion size for each food as small, medium, or large.
Guidance notes were provided at the beginning of each diary to assist subjects in describing portion sizes using household measures; photographs were introduced in 1989 to assist portion-size estimation.
Since this article's publication, our global concept has now been validated by the MENRVA Group who used an affordable, BCI-controlled, wearable robot and electrical stimulation to assist subjects in drinking a glass of water.
It was the same for both groups (Subjects requiring care after hospital discharge, immobilised subjects with serious difficulties to leave home, patients with advanced terminal illness and expected survival under six months and non-professional caregivers assisting subjects with delivery of home care).
In disability data collection, the facilitator or interviewer assists the subject in the rating process.
Subjects completed a questionnaire at home and were visited by a trained research assistant who reviewed the questionnaire responses, assisted the subject with any missing or unacceptable responses, reviewed the subject's medications, and measured their blood pressure, height and weight using a portable sphygmomanometer, stadiometer, and scale.
