| Light therapy: methodological issues from an engineering perspective. | |
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PMID: 22297710 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Light therapy is increasingly administered and studied as a non-pharmacologic treatment for a variety of health-related problems, including treatment of people with dementia. Light therapy comes in a variety of ways, ranging from being exposed to daylight, to being exposed to light emitted by light boxes and ambient bright light. Light therapy is an area in medicine where medical sciences meet the realms of physics, engineering and technology. Therefore, it is paramount that attention is paid in the methodology of studies to the technical aspects in their full breadth. This paper provides an extensive introduction for non-technical researchers on how to describe and adjust their methodology when involved in lighting therapy research. A specific focus in this manuscript is on ambient bright light, as it is an emerging field within the domain of light therapy. The paper deals with how to (i) describe the lighting equipment, (ii) describe the light measurements, (iii) describe the building and interaction with daylight. Moreover, attention is paid to the uncertainty in standards and guidelines regarding light and lighting for older adults. |
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Authors:
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J van Hoof; A C Westerlaken; M P J Aarts; E J M Wouters; A M C Schoutens; M M Sinoo; M B C Aries |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine Volume: 20 ISSN: 1878-7401 ISO Abbreviation: Technol Health Care Publication Date: 2012 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-02-02 Completed Date: 2012-05-21 Revised Date: 2012-05-24 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9314590 Medline TA: Technol Health Care Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 11-23 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Hogeschool Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health Care, Research Centre for Innovation in Health Care, Utrecht, The Netherlands. jvhoof1980@hotmail.com |
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Dementia
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therapy Engineering / methods* Humans Photoreceptor Cells / physiology* Phototherapy / instrumentation, methods* Seasonal Affective Disorder / therapy |
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