Abstract
The sense of the physiological condition of the entire organism (i.e. interoception) represents a fundamental perception that serves a correct and balanced functioning of the human body. Interoceptive information constitutes a core element in a variety of psycho-physiological systems and processes; therefore the possibility to consistently stimulate the interoceptive system with specifically targeted inputs has a fundamental value both in assessing and clinical settings. The article illustrates a new technological portable device able to delivered precise interoceptive parasympathetic stimuli to C-T afferents connected to the lamina I spinothalamocortical system. Interoceptive stimuli can be programmed in a variety of parameters, ranging from continuous stimulation to modulation of frequency and variance. Implications and possible applications are discussed in both assessing protocols and clinical treatments as well.
Lingua originale | Inglese |
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Titolo della pubblicazione ospite | Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST |
Pagine | 42-49 |
Numero di pagine | 8 |
Volume | 253 |
DOI | |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2018 |
Evento | 7th International Conference on Pervasive Computing Paradigms for Mental Health, MindCare 2018 - usa Durata: 9 gen 2018 → 10 gen 2018 |
Convegno
Convegno | 7th International Conference on Pervasive Computing Paradigms for Mental Health, MindCare 2018 |
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Città | usa |
Periodo | 9/1/18 → 10/1/18 |
Keywords
- Affective touch
- C-Touch
- C-fibers
- Computer Networks and Communications
- Interoception
- Interoceptive stimulation