Effects of functional task training with mental practice in stroke: a meta analysis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Functional independence is often compromised after stroke and its restoration is one of the goals of stroke rehabilitation. OBJECTIVE:This study assessed the impact of balance on functional independence after stroke. METHODS:Ninety-five stroke patients undergoing physical rehabilitation at two health insti...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Vincent-Onabajo G,Joseph E,Musa HY

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Good assessment is an essential component of effective patient management. Yet the sheer volume of available assessment instruments presents a barrier for the clinician or researcher to (a) be knowledgeable about suitable measures and (b) keep up-to-date with new measures that are published. In orde...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Tate RL,Godbee K,Sigmundsdottir L

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pisa syndrome (PS) or lateral axial dystonia is often seen in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). It is characterized by a marked and reversible lateral flexion of the trunk (LFT) more than 10°. OBJECTIVE:To assess the effectiveness of a program of postural exercises and assess the effectiveness in term...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Lena F,Iezzi E,Etoom M,Santilli M,Centonze D,Foti C,Grillea G,Modugno N

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine and compare the cognitive profiles of three groups of Israeli individuals who exhibit cognitive deficits for diverse reasons, using the Neurobehavioural Cognitive Status Examination (Cognistat, former name NCSE). The test is a standardized cognitive screening instrument which i...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Katz N,Hartman-Maeir A,Weiss P,Armon N

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Individuals living with traumatic brain injury commonly have difficulties with prospective memory-the ability to remember a planned action at the intended time. Traditionally a memory notebook has been recommended as a compensatory memory aid. Electronic devices have the advantage of providing a cue at the a...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Bos HR,Babbage DR,Leathem JM

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:Neuropsychologists are increasingly asked to provide recommendations regarding functional abilities based on test results, particularly within the rehabilitation setting. Yet, the empirical basis for making such recommendations is limited. The current study examines relationships between executive functioning and soci...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Struchen MA,Clark AN,Sander AM,Mills MR,Evans G,Kurtz D

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of individuals with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in Neiva, Colombia. DESIGN:Cross-sectional. PARTICIPANTS/METHODS:40 Colombians with SCI and 42 age- and gender-matched controls completed the SF-36, a self-report measure composed of eight component areas (physical...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Arango-Lasprilla JC,Nicholls E,Olivera SL,Perdomo JL,Arango JA

更新日期：2010-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To describe the long-term prevalence and severity of cognitive deficits following significant (i.e., ventilation required for >24 hours) traumatic brain injury. To assess a comprehensive range of cognitive functions using psychometric measures with established normative, reliability, and validity data. METHO...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Marsh NV,Ludbrook MR,Gaffaney LC

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caregiving for long-term conditions is increasingly focused on holistic "person centred" care [9,34], with leisure and recreation providing an important and essential part of maintaining quality of life. This article documents examples of large leisure events and creative projects. These were adapted for, and consider...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Stonier CL

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bone loss is a common and often debilitating condition that accompanies spinal cord injury. Because bone loss after spinal cord injury is multifactorial, it can be difficult to assess and treat. This process becomes even more complex as secondary conditions associated with aging are introduced. PURPOSE:Th...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Dolbow DR,Gorgey AS,Daniels JA,Adler RA,Moore JR,Gater DR Jr

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals with acquired brain injuries often display problematic behaviors, such as impulsivity, disinhibition, lack of initiation, isolation, and aggression, that impact their readiness to return to home and/or the community. The occurrence and treatment of these behaviors is often complicated by impairments in cog...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Schaub C,Peters C,Peters S

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Personal assistant services (PAS) are designed to support persons with disabilities in their routine performance of activities of daily living (ADLs) and to provide individuals with disability the opportunity to go to school, volunteer, obtain active employment, and participate in social and recreational activities. P...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Hagglund KJ,Clark MJ,Mokelke EK,Stout BJ

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dysphagia is a frequent problem in various neurological disorders. However, knowledge on swallowing function in patients with cerebral hypoxia is sparse. The objective of this study is to report the development of swallowing function in a series of adolescent and young-adult patients with cerebral hypoxia....

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Ruecker M,Zepharovich K,Zorowka P,Matzak H,Kofler M,Saltuari L

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To describe three cases with false localising levels illustrating the difficulty in clinical diagnosis of spinal cord compression. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Three patients (aged 53, 55 and 57 years) developed acute (in one) and subacute (in two) spinal cord syndrome with paraparesis, bladder symptoms and sensory ...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Rousseff RT,Tzvetanov P

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the long-term effects of comprehensive hand repetitive intensive strengthening training (CHRIST) on strength, morphological muscle size, kinematics, and associated motor functional changes in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Ten children (5 boys, 5 girls; age range, 6-11 years, mean age, 8.6 years) p...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Lee JA,You JH,Kim DA,Lee MJ,Hwang PW,Lee NG,Park JJ,Lee DR,Kim HK

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gait impairment, balance problems and falls have a negative impact on independence in ADL and quality of life of patients affected by Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP). Since no pharmacological options are available, treatments rely mostly on rehabilitation therapy, although almost no data on this topic ex...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Bertolucci F,Di Martino S,Orsucci D,Ienco EC,Siciliano G,Rossi B,Mancuso M,Chisari C

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Balance problems are common after stroke. OBJECTIVE:The aims of this study was to compare the results of computerized and clinical sitting balance measurements in stroke patients and healthy individuals and to identify the agreement and relationship between the two measurement methods in stroke patients. M...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Ozdil A,Iyigun G,Kalyoncu C

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of repeated passive motion (RPM) exercise on position sense of the shoulder joint in patients with hemiplegia. METHODS:Shoulder flexion position sense was evaluated for the affected side of 15 patients with hemiplegia, using an assessment board set at five angles (30 degrees, 60 degre...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Baek JH,Kim JW,Kim SY,Oh DW,Yoo EY

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Delayed post-hypoxic leukoencephalopathy (DPHL) is a demyelinating syndrome characterized by acute onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms days to weeks following apparent recovery from coma after a period of prolonged cerebral hypo-oxygenation. It is diagnosed, after excluding other potential causes of delirium, with a cl...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Shprecher D,Mehta L

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The importance of structure in post-acute brain injury rehabilitation is repeatedly mentioned in clinical practice. However, there has been little exploration of the key elements of structure that promote greater levels of functioning and emotional/behavioural stability and how these elements are optimally...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Jackson HF,Hague G,Daniels L,Aguilar R Jr,Carr D,Kenyon W

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to conduct a meta-analysis on the effects of neuropsychological rehabilitation procedures on the quality of life in Spanish-speaking individuals with cognitive deficits. METHOD:Twenty four studies published during the last ten years were analyzed, and relevant information was ext...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Guàrdia-Olmos J,Jarne Esparcia A,Urzua Morales A,Gudayol Ferré E

更新日期：2012-01-01 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 purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between exaggeration and scores on a test of olfactory discrimination in patients being assessed in connection with a claim for financial benefits. Participants were 448 patients referred to a private practice in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for psychological or n...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Green P,Iverson GL

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has brought about advances in the fields of brain plasticity and lifespan brain change, that might be of special interest for cognitive rehabilitation research and, eventually, in clinical practice. Parallel, intensive cognitive training studies show promising results for the...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Nordvik JE,Walle KM,Nyberg CK,Fjell AM,Walhovd KB,Westlye LT,Tornas S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore unprompted adherence to a personalized, home-based, computerized cognitive training program in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), and to examine the impact of training on cognitive performance. METHODS:Participants were assigned to a training (n=59) or a control group (n=48). Those in the tra...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Shatil E,Metzer A,Horvitz O,Miller A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although there is considerable research on the vocational outcomes of individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), there has been minimal research on the characteristics of persons with TBI who seek services from state vocational rehabilitation services. Such research is deemed critical given the significant numbe...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Johnstone B,Reid-Arndt S,Franklin KL,Harper J

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00