Evaluation of ambulatory performance of the arm propelled three-wheeled chair using heart rate as a control index.

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed to: (a) investigate whether, and if so which, sexual problems are present in people with a limb amputation; (b) analyze how they experience their sexuality; and (c) investigate whether sexuality was discussed with them during their rehabilitation process. METHOD:In total, 301 participants comp...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Verschuren JE,Geertzen JH,Enzlin P,Dijkstra PU,Dekker R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study is to explore whether adolescents with disabilities disclose their condition and what types of accommodations are requested at work. METHOD:In-depth, qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 adolescents with a physical and/or mobility-related disability. We also r...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Lindsay S,McDougall C,Sanford R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To establish through gait analysis how changing the mass at the distal end of an in-house, custom-made trans-tibial dynamic elastic response prosthetic limb altered selected gait variables. Including; walking velocity, cadence, single support and hip power for a single amputee. METHOD:A before-after single-sub...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Hillery SC,Wallace ES

更新日期：2000-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate; (i) the relationship between the 5STS-test and lower extremity muscle strength and balance, and (ii) the variability of the 5STS-test in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. METHOD:22 MS patients were divided into two groups (Group A and Group B) who completed one 5STS familiarization test session...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Møller AB,Bibby BM,Skjerbæk AG,Jensen E,Sørensen H,Stenager E,Dalgas U

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surveys have been the conventional methods used for identification of people with disabilities; however, they have been observed to be expensive and time-consuming that may not be affordable or practical. As a result, the participatory rural appraisal (PRA) and key informant (KI) approaches have been develop...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Gona JK,Xiong T,Muhit MA,Newton CR,Hartley S

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify the characteristics of peer-reviewed literature on community-based rehabilitation (CBR) in low- and middle-income countries published in English from 2003 to 2012. METHODS:This scoping review involved a systematic search of electronic databases using specific keyword/subject heading combinations. J...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Cleaver S,Nixon S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To demonstrate the applicability of the power balance model to elite handcycling and to obtain values for gross efficiency (GE). METHODS:Four members of the Dutch Paralympic team performed trials on a 250-m indoor track. Velocity (v) and power output (PO) were measured in conjunction with physiological measure...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Groen WG,van der Woude LH,De Koning JJ

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To develop and validate parallel short forms for the assessment of activities of daily living in cardiac rehabilitation patients (PADL-cardio I & II). METHOD:PADL-cardio I & II were developed based on a sample of 106 patients [mean age  =  57.6; standard deviation (SD) = 11.1; 72.6% males] using Rasch analysis...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Schmucker A,Abberger B,Boecker M,Baumeister H

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review prevailing models of disability management and prevention with respect to communication, and to suggest alternative approaches. METHOD:Review of selected articles. RESULTS:Effective disability management and return to work strategies have been the focus of an increasing number of intervention progra...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Pransky G,Shaw W,Franche RL,Clarke A

更新日期：2004-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the effects of dynamic ankle-foot orthoses (DAFOs) on functional ambulation activities, weight bearing and spatio-temporal characteristics of hemiparetic gait and to inquire whether wearing a DAFO for 3 months has a carryover effect. METHOD:Fourteen chronic hemiparetic patients who could walk in...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Suat E,Fatma U,Nilgün B

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:While lower limb prosthetic prescription is reliant on many physical indicators, it is clear that psychosocial factors need to be emphasised to a greater extent within this field if the needs of users are to be appropriately addressed. The aim of this study is to explore and identify the outcomes of prosthetic ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Schaffalitzky E,Gallagher P,Maclachlan M,Ryall N

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Few studies on disabilities relate to neurogenic chronic pain conditions and how pain influences the patient's ability to maintain life roles. Polyneuropathy is a condition with muscle weakness, sensory impairment and sometimes additional pain of neurogenic origin. The aim was to investigate disability reported...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Liedberg GM,Vrethem M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to assess the clinical course of patients with acute low back pain (LBP) throughout 12 weeks and to identify the prognostic factors for non-recovery in the short term. METHOD:A total of 91 patients with acute LBP (<3 weeks) were included in this study. Baseline assessments including d...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Gurcay E,Bal A,Eksioglu E,Hasturk AE,Gurcay AG,Cakci A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the factors affecting self-efficacy among persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study population consisted of 105 persons with SCI who were discharged from one of eight hospitals in north central Alabama between October 1989 and September 1992. Data were derived from a r...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Horn W,Yoels W,Wallace D,Macrina D,Wrigley M

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To transculturally adapt the Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale for Hindi-speaking population and examine its psychometric properties in patients with low back pain. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale was translated and cross-culturally adapted into Hindi following international guideli...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Zaidi S,Verma S,Moiz JA,Hussain ME

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This paper explores the perception of quality of life (QOL) of four men following traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the effects of their injury on family, social and working life. METHOD:It also highlights their on-going difficulties 6, 8, 10 and 11 years post injury and that long term support is not available ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Glover A

更新日期：2003-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To establish the feasibility and effectiveness of a community-based exercise programme for ambulatory patients with stroke discharged from rehabilitation. METHOD:Eighteen participants were recruited 3-12 months after onset of first stroke. Using a time series experimental design, the group completed a baseline...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Cramp MC,Greenwood RJ,Gill M,Lehmann A,Rothwell JC,Scott OM

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:It is well acknowledged that involvement in injury compensation processes can have a substantial impact on the recovery of the injured person. However, little attention has been given to the social or family consequences of compensable injury. The aims of this study were to better understand both the impact of ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kosny A,Newnam S,Collie A

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the extent to which Electric Indoor/Outdoor Powered wheelchair (EPIOC) users travel in vehicles, their concerns about safety, any accidents occurring during transportation and difficulties with their equipment. METHOD:All 268 EPIOC users on the departmental database were sent a purpose-designed po...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Belcher MJ,Frank AO

更新日期：2004-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify what types of social rules are involved in group interventions led by physiotherapists (PTs), and how these rules influence individual recovery. METHODS:Eight patients; six women and two men, which had recently undergone elective hip or knee replacement surgery, were recruited as informants from an...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Blixt L,Solbrække KN

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate how well visually impaired individuals can learn to use mobility scooters and which parts of the driving task deserve special attention. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A mobility scooter driving skill test was developed to compare driving skills (e.g. reverse driving, turning) between 48 visually impaire...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Cordes C,Heutink J,Brookhuis KA,Brouwer WH,Melis-Dankers BJM

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess disability with the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) and to evaluate the relationships between grip force, pain and difficulty in daily activities. Twenty women with rheumatoid arthritis were assessed with measurements of grip force and pain before and after grip test. Both the...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Nordenskiöld U,Grimby G

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Tendons behave viscoelastically and exhibit adaptive responses to conditions of increased loading and disuse. Strain patterns in tendons may not be uniform, as tendons show stress-shielded areas and areas subjected to compressive loading at the enthesis. These areas correspond to the sites where tendinopathic c...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Maganaris CN,Narici MV,Maffulli N

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: Psychological factors and pain intensity are associated with wrist function. However, the mediating role of psychological factors in the relationship between pain intensity and wrist function in distal radius fractures remains unclear. We performed mediation analysis to investigate how psychological factors m...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Hiraga Y,Hisano S,Mizunoe A,Nomiyama K

更新日期：2019-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore rehabilitation clinicians' understanding of how sex and gender facilitate or hinder care provided to patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI).Materials and methods: Sixteen clinicians from various specialities, attending to patients with TBI from a large rehabilitati...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Hanafy S,Amodio V,Haag HL,Colquhoun H,Lewko J,Quilico E,Riopelle R,Archambault P,Colantonio A,Lindsay S,Mollayeva T

更新日期：2020-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:National and International guidelines recommend cognition and mood assessment for all stroke survivors. However, there is no consensus on preferred screening tool or method of assessment. We aimed to describe clinical practice in cognitive and mood assessment across Scottish stroke services. METHOD:We used a q...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Lees RA,Broomfield NM,Quinn TJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:It is important for professionals working with individuals with acquired neurogenic communication disorders to consider their clients' psychological well-being. Much is known about the significant emotional, social and psychological consequences of aphasia after stroke; however, little is known about the indivi...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Cruice M,Worrall L,Hickson L

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: The purpose of this scoping review was to explore the literature on experiences and perspectives of patients with hip fractures and their caregivers during transitions in care.Methods: Seven databases were searched for studies published between 1 January 2000 and 3 July 2018. Grey literature was also searched...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Asif M,Cadel L,Kuluski K,Everall AC,Guilcher SJT

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents a model of disability disparities. Though the concept of health disparities is discussed in the health care literature, there is no such model that explicitly addresses disparities in the disability literature. Therefore, this model begins to fill a void in the disability literature. Part of the va...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Lewis A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To identify current practices related to the assessment, monitoring and discussion of bodyweight, growth and obesity in neuromuscular clinics for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).Methods: A cross-sectional, online survey was distributed using snowball sampling to healthcare providers working wi...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： McPherson AC,Amin R,McAdam L,Kalnins D,Lui T

更新日期：2020-02-14 00:00:00