Some existing switches to control electronic communication tools, may be difficult for some people with Motor Neurone Disease to use. A company called Earswitch Ltd, have demonstrated that a small muscle in the ear, called the tensor tympani muscle, can be voluntarily moved and effectively used to control a virtual on-screen keyboard to communicate. This technology may be advantageous to a range of people to enable or improve communication.
However, it is not currently known what proportion of people can voluntarily move this ear muscle and therefore potentially benefit from this technology.
As such, this research project conducted by the University of Bath will aim to establish what proportion of the general population as well as those with motor neurone disease can move or control this muscle.
Taking part in this study involves completing an online survey which takes 10 minutes to complete. This questionnaire will collect preliminary information about whether people living with MND could benefit from a new communication/assistive device located in earphones.
For more information and to take part, please visit our website:
https://www.mndassociation.org/resea...switch-in-mnd/
However, it is not currently known what proportion of people can voluntarily move this ear muscle and therefore potentially benefit from this technology.
As such, this research project conducted by the University of Bath will aim to establish what proportion of the general population as well as those with motor neurone disease can move or control this muscle.
Taking part in this study involves completing an online survey which takes 10 minutes to complete. This questionnaire will collect preliminary information about whether people living with MND could benefit from a new communication/assistive device located in earphones.
For more information and to take part, please visit our website:
https://www.mndassociation.org/resea...switch-in-mnd/
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