Motivation as a predictor of changes in quality of life and working ability in multidisciplinary rehabilitation. A two-year follow-up of a prospective controlled study in patients with prolonged musculoskeletal disorders.

abstract：:Purpose: This study was conducted in a home-based context where trained occupational therapists delivered progressive physical exercise training and home modification intervention for preventing falls, namely the FIT-at-Home intervention. We assessed the feasibility of the intervention's content and mode of delivery f...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Müller C,Lautenschläger S,Dörge C,Voigt-Radloff S

更新日期：2019-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the present study was translation, cultural adaption and validation of the extended version 12 of the Rehabilitation Complexity Scale (RCS-E) in a sample of patients with stroke and total hip replacement. METHOD:The cross-cultural validation required RCS-E forward-backward translation, revision by a...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Galletti L,Benedetti MG,Maselli S,Zanoli G,Pignotti E,Iovine R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aged-related loss of ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM) and toe plantarflexor strength play an important role in gait performance. Further, conventional strength, balance and gait training can significantly improve the lower extremity muscle power and functional abilities of older individuals. It remai...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Hartmann A,Murer K,de Bie RA,de Bruin ED

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study investigated differences in impairment, activity limitation, participation restrictions and psychological distress between participants using ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) as recommended, participants who did not use AFOs as recommended and participants who did not know recommendations for use. METHOD:...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： McMonagle C,Rasmussen S,Elliott MA,Dixon D

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to describe prevalence of fatigue and its relationship with demographic and clinical variables during the first 2 weeks (acute phase) following a stroke. METHOD:Data were collected in a cross-sectional correlational study from face-to-face interviews using structured questionnaires an...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Lerdal A,Bakken LN,Rasmussen EF,Beiermann C,Ryen S,Pynten S,Drefvelin AS,Dahl AM,Rognstad G,Finset A,Lee KA,Kim HS

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Prolonged grief, a severe and chronic form of grieving most commonly studied in the context of bereavement, may have relevance to losses associated with chronic illness (e.g. grief related to loss of functioning or loss of a planned future). The purpose of the present study is to examine the unique associations...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Holland JM,Graves S,Klingspon KL,Rozalski V

更新日期：2016-01-01 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:Research has suggested that people with Parkinson's disease (PD) can experience apathy. This study explored the lived experiences of apathy in people with PD. METHOD:Seven participants with Parkinson's disease who were also described as having apathy were interviewed and the data analysed using interpretative ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Simpson J,McMillan H,Leroi I,Murray CD

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper critically reviews medical approaches to the identification and treatment of disability. The medical model locates disability within individuals. By contrast, this paper argues that disability cannot be understood outside its social context. As such, some of the assumptions about normality and difference wh...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Marks D

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To find out how much physical activity in the form of walking can be tolerated by adults admitted for inpatient rehabilitation after hip fracture. METHOD:Using a phase I dose-response design, in addition to usual scheduled rehabilitation care participants without cognitive impairment were supervised to walk fo...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Taylor NF,Peiris CL,Kennedy G,Shields N

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The incidence of stroke is of global concern, and the rates of recurrence are high. Many risk factors are related to lifestyle behaviours and, as such, are amenable to change. Implementation of effective secondary prevention interventions is essential; however, little is known about influences on participation ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Lawrence M,Pringle J,Kerr S,Booth J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To test General Motor Function assessment scale (GMF) for concurrent validity, to analyse the distribution of scores and its clinical sensitivity in a setting of geriatric rehabilitation. METHOD:A descriptive and comparative study involving comparisons between GMF and Katz Index of ADL, analyses of GMF scores ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Aberg AC,Lindmark B,Lithell H

更新日期：2003-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants and correlates of return to productivity (RTP) defined here as return to paid employment and/or school four years following traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHOD:Participants included 46 people with TBI, part of a prospective, cohort study, and 14 fr...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Dawson DR,Schwartz ML,Winocur G,Stuss DT

更新日期：2007-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose To examine the implications of chronic shoulder pain on quality of life and occupational engagement in spinal cord injury (SCI). The Ecology of Human Performance Model and Self-Efficacy Theory will be used to further examine the interplay of shoulder pain, quality of life and engagement in this population. Met...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Silvestri J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The presence of an individual with disability in a family affects the whole family. Families of individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) experience increased psychological anxiety and financial problems; specifically, parents tend to feel time pressure and struggle to maintain their social and cultural activities. ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Park EY,Nam SJ

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study aimed at exploring the perceived benefits and drawbacks of practicing tai chi, an alternative therapy that can be implemented in the community, as part of upper-limb rehabilitation following stroke. METHODOLOGY:Semistructured interviews were carried out with participants with chronic stroke (>6...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Desrochers P,Kairy D,Pan S,Corriveau H,Tousignant M

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To develop screening protocols to detect depression and anxiety after stroke in a community setting and train therapists to administer them. METHOD:Psychologists and a community therapist met to design a system suitable for screening for anxiety and depression in all those with stroke, including people with co...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kneebone II,Neffgen LM,Pettyfer SL

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore ideas experts, working in the field of physical activity for people with a disability, pose on a stimulating movement intervention for physically disabled people longer than one year post rehabilitation or not familiar with rehabilitation. METHODS:Four semi-structured focus groups were conducted wit...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Krops LA,Hols DHJ,Folkertsma N,Dijkstra PU,Geertzen JHB,Dekker R

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

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:Studies of occupational low back pain (OLBP) have shown that return to work after injury is influenced by workers' concerns and expectations; however, these theoretical constructs have not been explored. The specific aim of this study was to identify themes related to self-efficacy and outcome expectancy for re...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Shaw WS,Huang YH

更新日期：2005-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study assessed activities of daily living (ADL) and ambulation of rehabilitated bilateral lower limb amputees with relation to their level of amputation in an Indian setting. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:This retrospective study of 25 subjects comprised 12 bilateral Trans-femoral (TF) amputees, 8 bilateral Tran...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Paul R,Masilamani S,Dwyer AJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The study aimed to explore the views of health professionals on (i) physical activity in people who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and (ii) the design of an intervention to promote physical activity in this population. METHOD:We used a qualitative methodology and conducted 14 interviews (rheumatologists n = 7,...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Larkin L,Gallagher S,Fraser A,Kennedy N

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Explore the potential benefits of using priming methods prior to an active hand task in the acute phase post-stroke in persons with severe upper extremity hemiparesis. METHODS:Five individuals were trained using priming techniques including virtual reality (VR) based visual mirror feedback and contralaterally ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Patel J,Qiu Q,Yarossi M,Merians A,Massood S,Tunik E,Adamovich S,Fluet G

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the met and unmet needs of young people with stroke who accessed services run by the Stroke Association. METHODS:One hundred and thirty-five out of 200 members of 14 participating Young Stroke groups completed and returned the postal version of the Southampton Needs Assessment Questionnaire for Stro...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Low JT,Kersten P,Ashburn A,George S,McLellan DL

更新日期：2003-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study is twofold: (1) to explore health service providers' perceptions regarding fibromyalgia patients in Spain and (2) to analyze possible consequences of these perceptions in terms of how health service providers construct the disease and treat their patients. DESIGN:Qualitative study. SUBJE...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Briones-Vozmediano E,Öhman A,Goicolea I,Vives-Cases C

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this paper is to assist those engaged in research dealing with attitudes towards persons with disabilities by presenting a catalogue of various attitude measurement methods. METHOD:A review of the methodological and psychological literatures on the measurement of attitudes towards persons with d...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Antonak RF,Livneh H

更新日期：2000-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study examines whether the relationships between activity limitations and independence are mediated by coping efficacy. METHOD:Data come from a cross-sectional survey of 286 adults, aged 55 or older, with osteoarthritis (OA) and/or osteoporosis (OP). Physical independence was assessed by asking to what ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Wang PP,Badley EM,Gignac M

更新日期：2004-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The population of the First World is ageing, and as it does so elderly people are becoming an increasingly significant consumer group. This process has important ramifications for the ergonomics and design professions. The demand for products that have been developed with consideration for the elderly consumer will re...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Rogers N,Ward J,Brown R,Wright D

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study is to cross-culturally adapt the Knee Outcome Survey-Activities of Daily Living Scale into Arabic and to assess its psychometric properties (internal consistency, reliability, validity, and responsiveness) in patients with knee disorders. METHODS:The cross-cultural adaptation process ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Bouzubar FF,Aljadi SH,Alotaibi NM,Irrgang JJ

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study explored health professionals' views about the influence of Muslim religious beliefs on Kuwaiti patients' self-efficacy within stroke rehabilitation. It also explored their confidence in discussing religious issues with patients during rehabilitation. METHOD:Qualitative semi-structured interviews we...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Omu O,Reynolds F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00