Development of a Manually Operated Communication System (MOCS) for patients in intensive care units. (2nd October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Goldberg, Miriam A.; Hochberg, Leigh R.; Carpenter, Dawn; Walz, J. Matthias
• Is Part Of: Augmentative and alternative communication. Volume 37:Number 4(2021)
• Page Start: 261
• Page End: 273
• Publication Date: 2021-10-02
• Subjects: Post-Intensive Care Syndrome -- delirium -- communication aid -- critical care -- intensive care; People with disabilities -- Means of communication -- Periodicals; Communication devices for people with disabilities -- Periodicals; 616.85503
• DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2021.2016958
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0743-4618

Abstract

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.