| 言語種別 | 英語 |
|---|---|
| 発行・発表の年月 | 2017 |
| 形態種別 | 学術研究論文 |
| 査読 | 査読あり |
| 標題 | Development and Evaluation of Vibration and Alternating Temperature Stimuli of a Roller-type Itch-relief Device. |
| 執筆形態 | 共著 |
| 掲載誌名 | International Journal of Affective Engineering |
| 掲載区分 | 国外 |
| 出版社・発行元 | 日本感性工学会 |
| 巻・号・頁 | 16(1),15-20 |
| 総ページ数 | 6 |
| 担当区分 | 筆頭著者 |
| 著者・共著者 | ◎R. Watanabe, H. Kajimoto |
| 概要 | Painful thermal stimulation is known to inhibit the itch sensation, which is a significant problem for many diseases. We focused on the thermal grill illusion, which is well-known phenomenon that can generate pain or a burning sensation without physical damage; we tried to achieve a similar effect via thermal stimulation at a harmless temperature. We have developed a roller-type itch-relief device. When the device is rolled on the user's skin, the skin is alternately exposed to hot and cold stimuli. In addition, vibration is applied so that a virtual scratching feeling is presented without damaging the skin. This paper evaluates the device by eliciting an itch using a lactic acid solution and then applying the device. Results show that the device is effective in terms of relieving the itch sensation, and the effect continued for 8 minutes. |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5057/ijae.IJAE-D-16-00020 |