Neuroassessment and Neurorehabilitation in Neuropsychological and Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Application of Wearable Technologies

A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neuropsychology".

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1. International Research Center for Cognitive Applied Neuroscience (IrcCAN), Faculty of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 20123 Milano, Italy
2. Research Unit in Affective and Social Neuroscience, Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 20123 Milano, Italy
Interests: psychophysiology; agency and intentionality; neurocognitive empowerment; wearables; neuroassessment; psychophysiological wellbeing; embodied awareness practices; peak performance

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1. International Research Center for Cognitive Applied Neuroscience (IrcCAN), Faculty of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 20123 Milano, Italy
2. Research Unit in Affective and Social Neuroscience, Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 20123 Milano, Italy
Interests: neuroscience; psychophysiology; neurophysiology; social; emotions; hyperscanning; non-verbal communication; neuromanagement; neuroeconomics

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Dear Colleagues,

As technology continues to advance, wearables offer unprecedented opportunities for the continuous, real-time monitoring of neurocognitive, behavioral and social-affective impairments. From tracking physiological markers of neurological and psychopathological pictures to analyzing behavioral patterns connoting functional/dysfunctional life habits, wearable applications have outlined a constantly evolving landscape. While the potential of such applications for remote monitoring and management of chronic patients presenting non-communicable diseases is more established, theoretical foundations, methodological approaches and emerging trends shaping the integration of wearables in the comprehensive understanding and targeted management of neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric conditions still present open questions.

This Special Issue of Brain Sciences aims to provide an update on recent advances in the application of wearable technologies for complementing assessment, empowerment and rehabilitation of cognitive, affective and behavioral dysfunctions in neuropsychological or neuropsychiatric disorders. Moreover, it aims to constitute a collection of studies detailing the state of the art of R&D in such frontier territory, at the intersection of computer science, neuroengineering and neuroscience.

Authors are invited to submit cutting-edge perspective papers, research papers and reviews that address the above-noted topics.

Dr. Davide Crivelli
Dr. Michela Balconi
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Keywords

  • neuroassessment
  • neurorehabilitation
  • neuroempowerment
  • neuropsychological disorders
  • psychiatric disorders
  • cognitive impairment
  • wearable
  • biomarker
  • e-health

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Strategic Integration: A Cross-Disciplinary Review of the fNIRS-EEG Dual-Modality Imaging System for Delivering Multimodal Neuroimaging to Applications
by Jiafa Chen, Kaiwei Yu, Yifei Bi, Xing Ji and Dawei Zhang
Brain Sci. 2024, 14(10), 1022; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci14101022 - 16 Oct 2024
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Background: Recent years have seen a surge of interest in dual-modality imaging systems that integrate functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and electroencephalography (EEG) to probe brain function. This review aims to explore the advancements and clinical applications of this technology, emphasizing the synergistic [...] Read more.
Background: Recent years have seen a surge of interest in dual-modality imaging systems that integrate functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and electroencephalography (EEG) to probe brain function. This review aims to explore the advancements and clinical applications of this technology, emphasizing the synergistic integration of fNIRS and EEG. Methods: The review begins with a detailed examination of the fundamental principles and distinctive features of fNIRS and EEG techniques. It includes critical technical specifications, data-processing methodologies, and analysis techniques, alongside an exhaustive evaluation of 30 seminal studies that highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the fNIRS-EEG bimodal system. Results: The paper presents multiple case studies across various clinical domains—such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, infantile spasms, depth of anesthesia, intelligence quotient estimation, and epilepsy—demonstrating the fNIRS-EEG system’s potential in uncovering disease mechanisms, evaluating treatment efficacy, and providing precise diagnostic options. Noteworthy research findings and pivotal breakthroughs further reinforce the developmental trajectory of this interdisciplinary field. Conclusions: The review addresses challenges and anticipates future directions for the fNIRS-EEG dual-modal imaging system, including improvements in hardware and software, enhanced system performance, cost reduction, real-time monitoring capabilities, and broader clinical applications. It offers researchers a comprehensive understanding of the field, highlighting the potential applications of fNIRS-EEG systems in neuroscience and clinical medicine. Full article
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