The use of a digital voice output device to facilitate language development in a child with developmental apraxia of speech: a case study.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The National Service Framework (NSF) for Long-Term Neurological Conditions (LTNC) highlights the need for vocational rehabilitation (VR) services in quality requirement 6. As a part of a review of this requirement, an extensive literature review was undertaken to identify, review and report on all relevant re...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Sweetland J,Howse E,Playford ED

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the psychometric properties of the Driving Awareness Questionnaire (DriveAware) and to compare this rating of awareness of driving ability with the rating made in the context of an on-road assessment. METHOD:A prospective design was employed to examine the psychometric properties of DriveAware using...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kay LG,Bundy A,Clemson L

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Quality of Life (QoL) is an important outcome measure in health care and pharmacological trials. The trend towards multinational clinical trials may be problematic because it is unclear as to whether, or to what extent, QoL-measures are comparable across cultures. This study compared QoL between English and Ger...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Abbott J,Baumann U,Conway S,Etherington C,Gee L,Von Der Schulenburg JM,Webb K

更新日期：2001-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Patients with Neurofibromatosis type 2 often experience debilitating neuro-otological problems which affect their mobility and balance. This study examined the efficacy of a personalised program of vestibular rehabilitation for patients with Neurofibromatosis type 2. MATERIALS AND METHODS:An observational coho...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Emmanouil B,Browne K,Halliday D,Parry A

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study extends understanding of the relationship between disability and independence in older adults with COPD. METHODS:An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to examine disability, adaptation, perceptions of independence, and self-efficacy in a sample of 50 community-dwelling older adults. Odd...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Falter LB,Gignac MA,Cott C

更新日期：2003-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to investigate the ability of oxygen uptake kinetics to predict short-term outcomes after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. METHODS:Fifty-two patients aged 60.9 ± 7.8 years waiting for off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery were evaluated. The 6-min walk test distance was performed pre-operat...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Rocco IS,Viceconte M,Pauletti HO,Matos-Garcia BC,Marcondi NO,Bublitz C,Bolzan DW,Moreira RSL,Reis MS,Hossne NA Jr,Gomes WJ,Arena R,Guizilini S

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: This study aims to explore the physical, psychological and social wellbeing of veterans who have experienced limb-loss and to ascertain the factors that contribute to the ability of veterans to maintain their independence at various stages in their lives.Methods: Sixty two life-story interviews were conducted...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： McGill G,Wilson G,Caddick N,Forster N,Kiernan MD

更新日期：2020-03-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To ascertain how well health services in Lusaka, Zambia currently meet the safe motherhood and reproductive health care needs of women who have physical impairment leading to disability. METHODS:A qualitative study was conducted in Lusaka, Zambia. In-depth tape-recorded interviews were conducted with 24 purpos...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Smith E,Murray SF,Yousafzai AK,Kasonka L

更新日期：2004-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) has been recommended by the World Health Organization as an antidote to the poor coverage of rehabilitation facilities in the developing countries. This attempt is to make it possible for disabled people to receive the help they need to be able to go about their daily activities ai...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kassah AK

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate the relations between the ICF components from a subjective perspective. METHOD:Data on health condition and perceived functioning were collected among 2941 individuals with at least one chronic disease or disorder. Path analysis was used with perceived level of particip...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Perenboom RJ,Wijlhuizen GJ,Garre FG,Heerkens YF,van Meeteren NL

更新日期：2012-01-01 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

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:This study investigates coping strategies after traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their associations with health-related quality of life (HRQoL). METHODS:Participants were 141 adults followed up 3 months to 15 years after TBI of all severity degrees. Coping was assessed by the Freiburg Questionnaire of Coping w...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Sasse N,Gibbons H,Wilson L,Martinez R,Sehmisch S,von Wild K,von Steinbüchel N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore the psychosocial outcomes of an inclusive adapted sport and adventurous training course that aims to support the rehabilitation and personal development of military personnel who have sustained physical and/or psychological disability. METHOD:Narrative life story interviews were conducted with 11 me...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Carless D,Peacock S,McKenna J,Cooke C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore how women experience living with long-term pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Nine women with persistent pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain of 2-13 years were recruited by means of purposive sampling from long-term follow-up studies. The women were 28-42 years of age and h...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Gutke A,Bullington J,Lund M,Lundberg M

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether English proficiency and/or the frequency of interpreter use impacts on health outcomes for inpatient stroke rehabilitation. METHOD: STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective case-control study. PARTICIPANTS:People admitted for inpatient stroke rehabilitation. A high English proficiency group comprised ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Davies SE,Dodd KJ,Tu A,Zucchi E,Zen S,Hill KD

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the first Italian experience of ICF implementation in the Labour Sector by a Ministerial body, and the development of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)-based worker checklist. METHODS:Nation-wide training was provided. ICF-based worker checklist was develo...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Conclave M,Fusaro G,Sala M,Martinuzzi A,Russo E,Frare M,Gorini G,Leonardi M,Raggi A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To examine how deliberate rumination and psychological need satisfaction interact to facilitate posttraumatic growth for para sport athletes with acquired disability. Methods: Utilizing a sample of 70 para sport athletes, the hypothesized mediating role of deliberate rumination was examined via a simple media...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Hammer C,Podlog L,Wadey R,Galli N,Forber-Pratt AJ,Newton M

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: Medically underserved adults with spinal cord injury (SCI) remain at high risk of incurring medically serious pressure injuries even after receiving education in prevention techniques. The purpose of this research is to identify circumstances leading to medically serious pressure injury development in medical...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Floríndez LI,Carlson ME,Pyatak E,Blanchard J,Cogan AM,Sleight AG,Hill V,Diaz J,Blanche E,Garber SL,Clark FA

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Healthcare decision making in motor neurone disease (MND) focuses on symptom management and quality of life. Decision making may be affected by personal approach to receiving information, decision making style, and disease symptoms. This study explored decision making from the perspectives of people living with...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Paynter C,Mathers S,Gregory H,Vogel AP,Cruice M

更新日期：2020-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:his study evaluated the effectiveness of a recently developed, low-cost 'over-the-counter' style hearing aid with elderly people, who had mild to moderate mixed or sensorineural hearing losses. Two aspects were focused upon, objective change in the participants' aided hearing measures and the self-reported perf...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： McPherson B,Wong ET

更新日期：2005-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe and identify various perspectives on eating difficulties following stroke to enable theory development and facilitate advancement of interventions. METHODS:Concept analysis in line with Morse's principles of exploring pragmatic utility was used throughout the data collection and analysis. Peer-revi...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Klinke ME,Wilson ME,Hafsteinsdóttir TB,Jónsdóttir H

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To adapt the American PEDI into a Dutch version, and to establish the content validity of this pediatric functional status instrument. METHODS:The adaptation process was based on current scientific guidelines in the field of cross-cultural research. Thirty-one allied health professionals completed a validity q...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Custers JW,Wassenberg-Severijnen JE,Van der Net J,Vermeer A,Hart HT,Helders PJ

更新日期：2002-03-20 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:Evidence-based assessments for children with cerebral palsy are not widely used by healthcare professionals in day-to-day practice. This study aimed to examine allied health practitioner experiences, perceptions, and use of assessments for children with cerebral palsy. METHOD:A mixed methods study was conducte...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： O'Connor B,Kerr C,Shields N,Imms C

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：: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:Participation throughout one's life plays a significant role for development and emotional well-being. For this reason, there is a need to identify ways to facilitate participation in family activities for children and adolescents with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). METHODS:The study d...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Axelsson AK,Imms C,Wilder J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess and compare the levels of walking symmetry in ambulatory participants with spinal cord injury (SCI) who had different degrees of lesion severity, levels of walking ability, and fall history. In addition, the study explored the relationship between the levels of walking symmetry and variables related t...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kumprou M,Amatachaya P,Sooknuan T,Thaweewannakij T,Amatachaya S

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minor head injury accounts for 95% of all head injury. In this study 62 patients, hospitalized after minor head injury, were assessed within 48 h, and invited to attend for review and retesting 3 months later. Thirty-five patients were followed up in this way and 11 more were interviewed over the telephone. There was ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Powell TJ,Collin C,Sutton K

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00