Abstract

LUCERO M., Boris  and  MUNOZ-QUEZADA, María Teresa. NEURAL INTERFACE SYSTEMS AND THE STUDY OF NEUROSCIENCE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON ITS APPLICATION IN PARALYZED PEOPLE. Cienc. Psicol. [online]. 2014, vol.8, n.2, pp.187-197. ISSN 1688-4221.

This article aims to synthesize reported evidence over the last decade on studies on the application of neural interface systems in humans with paralysis. A methodology of systematic literature review was used, considering the terms “Neural interface system” and “Paralysis” in both English and Spanish language in three databases (EbscoHost, PubMed and Scielo). 61 articles were found, and finally 10 articles met the eligibility criteria and were reviewed. The results indicate that this is a multidisciplinary field with an approach based on the closed-loop paradigm, with a preference for invasive interfaces and aimed at three main areas of application: Neuroprosthetics, operation of computers, and use of unaffected hemisphere in persons with hemiplegia. It is concluded that the scientific value of these studies from neurotechnology allows foreseeing this line of research as a promising sub-discipline within the study of neurosciences

Keywords : Neural interface; paralysis; neural plasticity; neural prosthetics.