The current state of personal assistance services: implications for policy and future research.

abstract：:The prevalence of psychological depression in elderly patients in medical/rehabilitation/nursing care settings is reviewed, with general levels of 20% to 35% and more specific levels up to 70% being reported for these populations. Depression is seen as readily identifiable in these patients, though it is probably a di...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Bieliauskas LA

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Prism Adaptation (PA) is a technique used in the rehabilitation of unilateral spatial neglect. Several researchers have reported positive results on a number of tasks, but negative outcomes have also been reported. These conflicting results could be due to the use of prisms of different power. The aim of thi...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Facchin A,Beschin N,Toraldo A,Cisari C,Daini R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The definitions in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-4th Ed.-TR [5] relating to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) after mechanical accidents do not reflect the range of dysfunctions, the significance of patient differences, and fluctuating intensity, direction, and symptoms with...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Parker RS

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review provides an overview of pediatric ischemic stroke to serve as a foundation for the discussion of rehabilitation strategies following focal injury in the developing brain. Cerebrovascular disease is an important cause of acquired brain injury in neonates and children. Ischemic strokes are caused by a multit...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Kirton A,Westmacott R,deVeber G

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the potential behavioral and neurological benefits of Mindfulness Meditation (MM), its use in treating stroke related communication disabilities appears to be underexplored. Specifically, aphasia, a language disorder resulting from stroke, may be amenable to the benefits of MM because of the observed...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Laures-Gore J,Marshall RS

更新日期：2016-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is unclear whether mental simulation without actual muscle contraction associated with actual motion can increase the excitability of the spinal neural function. OBJECTIVE:To determine the best method for mental simulation without actual muscle contraction, we analyzed the F-wave of thenar muscles after ...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Suzuki T,Bunno Y,Onigata C,Tani M,Uragami S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sleep-wake disturbances (SWD) are prevalent in the traumatic brain injury (TBI) population and may exacerbate related neurobehavioral impairments. As such, it is important to recognize and treat SWD early to allow for optimal cognitive recovery following a TBI. A number of medications are currently available for treat...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Driver S,Stork R

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stroke continues to be a major public health concern in the United States. Motor recovery in the post-acute stages of stroke is possible due to neuroplasticity, or the capacity of the brain to reorganize. OBJECTIVE:This case study tracks neuroplastic and motor change in a subject with severe hemiparesis fol...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Chelette KC,Carrico C,Nichols L,Sawaki L

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Considering the extensive neural network of the oculomotor subsystems, traumatic brain injury (TBI) could affect oculomotor control and related reading dysfunction. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate comprehensively the effect of oculomotor-based vision rehabilitation (OBVR) in individuals with mTBI. METHODS:Twelve sub...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Thiagarajan P,Ciuffreda KJ,Capo-Aponte JE,Ludlam DP,Kapoor N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behavioral factors are an integral part of the overall morbidity of patients with vertigo, dizziness, and balance disorders. Anxiety, depression, and more importantly, loss of balance confidence and sense of debility and handicap beleaguer patients with acute and chronic vestibular symptoms. Vestibular rehabilitation ...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Staab JP

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Best practice guidelines for neurorehabilitation recommend coordinated rehabilitation programmes to ensure seamless service transitions and comprehensive rehabilitation practices. However, this recommendation for practice and the evidence informing its advancement is based on unexamined assumptions. Therefore, ...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Glintborg C,Hansen TG

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is psychometric evidence that supports the six-minute walk (6MW) as a measure of walking performance, whereas other psychometric data support it as a submaximal measure of physical fitness in persons with MS. OBJECTIVE:The current cross-sectional study compared measures of walking performance and phys...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Sandroff BM,Pilutti LA,Motl RW

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although most patients with concussion recover within days to weeks, a small but significant minority develop persistent signs and symptoms of post-concussion syndrome (PCS). The standard treatments of PCS, rest and cognitive adaptation, have limited effectiveness. PCS patients are advised not to exercise because of t...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Leddy JJ,Kozlowski K,Fung M,Pendergast DR,Willer B

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Systemic inflammation and its impact on rehabilitation for patients with non-traumatic haemorrhagic injury (HBI) sequelae has not yet been adequately documented. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS:We therefore considered 31 patients with HBI, to determine the serum levels of inflammatory markers (C-Reactive Protein, CRP...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Boselli M,Aquilani R,Maestri R,Achilli MP,Arrigoni N,Pasini E,Condino AM,Boschi F,Dossena M,Buonocore D,Verri M

更新日期：2018-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the degree to which stress-coping variables contribute to quality of life (QOL) among caregivers of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study examined the direct effects of the following variables: functional competency, caregiving appraisal, coping, perceived...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Chronister J,Chan F,Sasson-Gelman EJ,Chiu CY

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate in a preliminary fashion whether several standard cognitive assessments predict treatment outcomes on real-world functional activities following Constraint-Induced Movement therapy (CI therapy) for either the upper extremity (UE) or the lower extremity (LE) for chronic stroke hemiparesis in the ou...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Mark VW,Woods AJ,Mennemeier M,Abbas S,Taub E

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the methodology utilized to calculate reliability and the generation of norms for 10 neuropsychological tests for children in Spanish-speaking countries. METHOD:The study sample consisted of over 4,373 healthy children from nine countries in Latin America (Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Hondura...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Rivera D,Arango-Lasprilla JC

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability of the adult central nervous system to recover from injury is highly limited. Limiting factors in the repair process appear to be a combination of an inhibiting environment and the restricted intrinsic capacity of the neuron to reactivate its regenerative machinery. Studies using experimental treatments de...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： van de Meent H,Schwab ME

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A need exists to better understand the impact of depression on functional outcomes following TBI. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the prevalence and severity of depression among a large group of chronic TBI adults; to determine the impact of depression on outcomes of post-hospital residential rehabilitation programs...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Lewis FD,Horn GJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many issues face the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) and its role in the encouragement of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) rehabilitation research and the development of the TBI model systems of care. Yet, even though many complex difficulties face individuals who have sustained TBI, t...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Melia RP

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The minimal number of studies have documented the impact of Vestibular rehabilitation (VR) on the recovery rate of patients with Chronic Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction (CUVH) and Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction (BVH). OBJECTIVES:The goal of the study was to show and compare the impact of vestibular re...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Maslovara S,Butkovic-Soldo S,Peric M,Pajic Matic I,Sestak A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of his study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Expanded Timed Get-up-and-Go (ETGUG) test in patients with bilateral vestibular loss (BVL). METHODS:21 BVL patients (58 ± 14 years) were recruited and measured twice by two raters. After a one hour break ETGUG was repeated by the first...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Swanenburg J,Hegemann SC,Zurbrugg A,Palla A,de Bruin ED

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) has been demonstrated to be effective in improving hemiparetic upper extremity function in stroke patients, but few studies have been performed to assess orthosis modification. We investigated the effect of the newly designed small orthosis named modified opposition...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Kim DG,Cho YW,Hong JH,Song JC,Chung HA,Bai DS,Lee CH,Jang SH

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:This paper examined the effectiveness of postural training on upper extremity performance in an ataxic individual. The ataxia resulted from a brain stem stroke. RESEARCH DESIGN:Before-after, single-subject experimental design. EXPERIMENTAL INTERVENTION:Four-week course of postural training, comprise...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Stoykov ME,Stojakovich M,Stevens JA

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Significant results have been shown when an upper limb robot-assisted rehabilitation is delivered to stroke patients. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of upper limb robot-assisted rehabilitation on motor recovery in stroke patients who underwent a treatment based on a haptic device. METHODS:Thirty-nine st...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Mazzoleni S,Battini E,Crecchi R,Dario P,Posteraro F

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to test the hypothesis that a three-week whole body vibration (WBV) training in addition to a standard rehabilitation program improves walking ability in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). PATIENTS AND METHOD:Sixty patients with definite MS were randomly al...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Hilgers C,Mündermann A,Riehle H,Dettmers C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Integration of systems of service for individuals who have sustained a brain injury (BI) is critical to their successful recovery and reintegration into the community [6,7,33]. The Toronto Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Network, an umbrella organization of 17 partners in the city of Toronto, Canada, is attempting to crea...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Vander Laan R,Brandys C,Sullivan I,Lemsky C

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endocrinopathy, including hypogonadism, is common following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Prior evidence suggests hypogonadism is associated with poorer function. OBJECTIVE:Determine the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of testosterone (T) therapy in hypogonadal men following TBI in acute rehabilitation. ...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Ripley DL,Gerber D,Pretz C,Weintraub AH,Wierman ME

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ethical issues pertaining to treating pediatric rehabilitation patients stem from at least three sources: the fact that children are not morally autonomous persons and must depend on the values and moral beliefs of others in ethically complex decision-making situations; the extent of parental authority in asserting pr...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Banja JD,Jann BB

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Persons with moderate to severe TBI are at increased risk for unintentional injury or harm in the home and community; however, there is currently no standard measure of safety risk they face now and in the future. OBJECTIVE:To develop comprehensive and content valid scales and item pools for assessing safet...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Seel RT,Macciocchi S,Velozo CA,Shari K,Thompson N,Heinemann AW,Sander AM,Sleet D

更新日期：2016-06-30 00:00:00