Impact of social support on participation after stroke in Nigeria.

abstract：:Background Stroke can compromise upper limb performance and influence the individual's participation in real life situations. Objective To investigate how components of body function and activity affect the individuals' self-perception of their participation after stroke. Methods In this observational study, the Inter...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Banjai RM,Freitas SMSF,Silva FPD,Alouche SR

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most strokes occur in the context of other medical diagnoses. Currently, stroke rehabilitation evidence reviews have not synthesized or presented evidence with a focus on comorbidities and correspondingly may not align with current patient population. The purpose of this review was to determine the extent an...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Nelson MLA,McKellar KA,Yi J,Kelloway L,Munce S,Cott C,Hall R,Fortin M,Teasell R,Lyons R

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA'03) did more than introduce a prescription drug benefit for Medicare beneficiaries; it also laid the groundwork for several far-reaching changes in the Medicare program. These changes must be considered in the context of the "American devolution"--a much larger shift in Amer...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： DeJong G

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spatial neglect is a debilitating poststroke neurocognitive disorder associated with prolonged hospitalization and poor rehabilitation outcomes. The literature suggests a high prevalence of this disorder, but clinicians have difficulty reliably identifying affected survivors. This discrepancy may result from suboptima...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Chen P,Hreha K,Fortis P,Goedert KM,Barrett AM

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years the Trunk Impairment Scale version 2.0 (TIS 2.0) has been a frequently used scale to assess dynamic sitting balance and trunk control for stroke patients. OBJECTIVE:To translate the TIS 2.0 into Spanish and validate it as an instrument to evaluate dynamic sitting balance and trunk control an...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Cabanas-Valdés R,Urrútia G,Bagur-Calafat C,Caballero-Gómez FM,Germán-Romero A,Girabent-Farrés M

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Depression after stroke is common and increases morbidity and mortality in the first years after stroke onset. Nevertheless, little is known about the role of psychosocial factors on the etiology of depression in early as well as in the late poststroke stages. The aim of our study was to investigate the influen...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Wilz G,Barskova T

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stroke is the leading cause of disability in older Americans. Each year 750,000 Americans suffer a stroke, two thirds of whom are left with neurological deficits that persistently impair function. Principal among them is hemiparetic gait that limits mobility and increases fall risk, promoting a sedentary lifestyle. Th...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Macko RF,Ivey FM,Forrester LW

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the use of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) for the treatment of equinus foot after stroke and to correlate the ESWT effect on spastic plantar-flexor muscles with echo intensity on the Heckmatt scale. METHODS:The prospective open-label study examined 23 patients with poststroke lower limb ...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Santamato A,Micello MF,Panza F,Fortunato F,Logroscino G,Picelli A,Manganotti P,Smania N,Fiore P,Ranieri M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article uses the medium of clinicians' comments and stories to explore their perceptions of therapeutic relationships and how these relationships come to a close at discharge from aphasia therapy. These narratives are drawn from a qualitative, grounded theory study carried out in South Australia and Northern Terr...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Hersh D

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This descriptive study examined problems and successes that a sample of 73 adult caregivers new to the role expressed in the first year of caring for stroke survivors. Data were collected from May 2002 to December 2005. METHOD:Bimonthly, trained telephone interviewers asked the participants open-ended question...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Pierce LL,Steiner V,Govoni A,Thompson TC,Friedemann ML

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the compelled body weight shift (CBWS) therapy approach in the rehabilitation of individuals with chronic stroke. CBWS involves a forced shift of body weight toward a person's affected side by means of a shoe insert that establishes a lift of the nonaffec...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Aruin AS,Rao N,Sharma A,Chaudhuri G

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dynamic lycra splints are proposed to modify hypertonicity due to their characteristics - neutral warmth, circumferential pressure, and creating a low-intensity prolonged stretch on hypertonic muscles - to contribute to increased sensory awareness of the involved limb. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was t...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Giray E,Gencer Atalay K,Eren N,Gündüz OH,Karadag-Saygi E

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Integrated networks add value to patient care through several mechanisms--sharing information and practice consistency based on evidence and access to a wide range of physicians and patient care venues. Successful networks are tied together through shared information systems and electronic medical records. The Domain ...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： O'Malley T,Storto DE

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Stroke is the leading cause of disability. A need exists for an effective intervention to enhance upper extremity (UE) motor abilities and activities of daily living (ADL) performance. OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this pilot study were to (1) determine the feasibility of adding Interactive Metronome (IM) t...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Hill V,Dunn L,Dunning K,Page SJ

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background A single nucleotide polymorphism, Val66Met, in the Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) gene has been studied for its role in recovery following stroke. Despite this work, the role of BDNF genotype on long-term recovery is unclear. Additionally, no study has examined its impact on functional mobility. A...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： French MA,Morton SM,Pohlig RT,Reisman DS

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Attention deficits are common post stroke and result in poorer functional outcomes. This study examined the frequency of attention deficits after incident stroke and their correlates. METHOD:Attention of 94 stroke survivors was assessed using the Bells test, Trails Making Test A/B, 2.4- and 2.0-second trial...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Barker-Collo SL,Feigin VL,Lawes CM,Parag V,Senior H

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Studies suggest that family caregiver well-being (ie, depressive symptoms and life satisfaction) may affect stroke survivor depressive symptoms. We used mediation analysis to assess whether caregiver well-being might be a factor explaining stroke survivor depressive symptoms, after controlling fo...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Grant JS,Clay OJ,Keltner NL,Haley WE,Wadley VG,Perkins MM,Roth DL

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Persons with stroke commonly have serious sequelae requiring long-term medical treatment. They often experience distress, and thus improving quality of life (QOL) has been considered a therapeutic objective in addition to prolonging the patient's life. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to analyze the impa...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Beinotti F,Christofoletti G,Correia N,Borges G

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the July-August 2008 issue of Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, Greig and colleagues described a small, qualitative study of features of mobile phone handset design, documentation, and use that either enhance or hinder usability for people with aphasia. The authors noted that, despite considerable difficulties, stud...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Morris J,Mueller J,Jones M

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poststroke somatosensory impairment is prevalent, yet commonly used clinical measures lack the sensitivity needed to quantify impairment and detect change due to intervention. This selective review, prepared and presented as a part of the I-Treat Conference (June 22, 2013, Columbus, Ohio), discusses the prevalence of ...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Borstad AL,Nichols-Larsen DS

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Hope is said to be important in recovery from illness or injury, supporting adjustment, perseverance, and positive outcomes. There has been little exploration of hope in people after stroke. This is reflected in the literature, which lacks consistent definition and terminology. This purpose of this article is t...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Bright FA,Kayes NM,McCann CM,McPherson KM

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Demonstrating the treatment fidelity of an intervention is a key methodological requirement of any trial testing the impact of the intervention. PURPOSE:The purpose of this report was to serve as a model for evaluating treatment fidelity in stroke exercise intervention studies and to provide evidence for tr...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Resnick B,Michael K,Shaughnessy M,Nahm ES,Sorkin JD,Macko R

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In response to the need to simultaneously address multiple domains of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in aphasia therapy and to incorporate intensive treatment doses consistent with principles of neuroplasticity, a potentially potent treatment option termed intens...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Rose ML,Cherney LR,Worrall LE

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of narrative discourse has been increasingly recognized as crucial to all partners involved in the rehabilitation process after acquired brain injury. Particularly within the family, narrative offers an experiential space for meaning-making. To better understand this joint meaning-making process, a narrative-...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Medved MI

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effect of kinesiotaping as an adjuvant therapy to botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injection in lower extremity spasticity. METHODS:This is a single-center, randomized, and double-blind study. Twenty hemiplegic patients with spastic equinus foot were enrolled into the study and randomized into 2 group...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Karadag-Saygi E,Cubukcu-Aydoseli K,Kablan N,Ofluoglu D

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article proposes to use information processing models of cognition to guide behaviorally based treatments of language deficits, specifically, single-word object naming. Our approach is illustrated with a clinical case of a transcortical sensory aphasic. Clinical neuropsychological and functional imaging data demo...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Robinson KM,Grossman M

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Marriages are one of the most powerful predictors of health and longevity, yet research in stroke has focused separately on survivors' experience of impairments and how spouses deal with caregiving. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this constructivist grounded theory study was to understand the key themes related ...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Anderson S,Keating NC,Wilson DM

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The required course for freshmen in Northwestern University's engineering school - a 2-quarter sequence called Engineering Design and Communication (EDC) - is noteworthy not only for its project-based focus on user-centered design, but also for its innovative integrated approach to teaching communication, teamwork, an...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Hirsch PL,Yarnoff C

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose To use a mixed method design to evaluate how clinicians judge falls in stroke patients as a beneficial event, and to identify patient-specific characteristics associated with beneficial falls. Methods The definition of beneficial falls was based on interviews with six experienced clinicians in stroke rehabilit...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Watabe T,Suzuki H,Konuki Y,Aoki K,Nagashima J,Sako R

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives The sit to stand (STS) movement is key to independence and commonly affected by stroke. Repetitive practice is likely to improve STS ability during rehabilitation, however current practice levels are unknown. The objective of this study was simply to count the number of STS movements performed during the re...

journal_title：Topics in stroke rehabilitation

authors： Kerr A,Dawson J,Robertson C,Rowe P,Quinn TJ

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00