• A Kübler, B Kotchoubey, J Kaiser, J R Wolpaw, and N Birbaumer.
• Institute of Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Tübingen, Germany. andrea.kuebler@uni-tuebingen.de
• Psychol Bull. 2001 May 1; 127 (3): 358-75.

AbstractWith the increasing efficiency of life-support systems and better intensive care, more patients survive severe injuries of the brain and spinal cord. Many of these patients experience locked-in syndrome: The active mind is locked in a paralyzed body. Consequently, communication is extremely restricted or impossible. A muscle-independent communication channel overcomes this problem and is realized through a brain-computer interface, a direct connection between brain and computer. The number of technically elaborated brain-computer interfaces is in contrast with the number of systems used in the daily life of locked-in patients. It is hypothesized that a profound knowledge and consideration of psychological principles are necessary to make brain-computer interfaces feasible for locked-in patients.

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