Publications by authors named "Julia O'Donnell"
Article Synopsis
- Medical laboratory science (MLS) professionals are essential in healthcare, yet their engagement in research is limited, requiring an exploration of their attitudes towards research activities and how to enhance involvement.
- A survey involving 116 MLS professionals revealed that while 53% were engaged in research, many had positive views of research but were not actively participating, with education and mentorship playing key roles in fostering a research-friendly environment.
- The study indicates that while there is a positive perception of research in MLS, nearly half of the respondents felt a lack of incentives to engage, suggesting that initiatives to increase dedicated research time and mentorship could boost research activity in the field.
Active assistive devices have been designed to augment the hand grasping capabilities of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). An intuitive bio-signal of wrist extension has been utilized in the device control, which imitates the passive grasping effect of tenodesis. However, controlling these devices in this manner limits the wrist joint motion while grasping.
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