Delivering an AT service: a client-focused, social and participatory service delivery model in assistive technology in Ireland.

abstract：PURPOSE:Prior rehabilitation outcome studies have had many weaknesses. but they gradually observe a lack of long-term benefits from inpatient care alone. The goal of this study was to measure the additive effect of outpatient, subacute rehabilitation (compared with usual outpatient primary medical care) for adults diag...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Evans RL,Hendricks RD

更新日期：2001-08-15 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:The primary aim of this study was to analyse the predictive value of cognitive and behavioural factors, in relation to pain, disability and quality of life (QoL) one year after lumbar disc surgery. METHOD:The study design was prospective. Fifty-nine patients scheduled for first time lumbar disc surgery were in...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Johansson AC,Linton SJ,Rosenblad A,Bergkvist L,Nilsson O

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the prevalence of health problems among persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) living in the Netherlands, to identify the problems experienced as most important, and to analyse the experienced impact of these most important problems on daily activities and social life. METHOD:Postal survey among ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Bloemen-Vrencken JH,Post MW,Hendriks JM,De Reus EC,De Witte LP

更新日期：2005-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Understanding the experiences of fallers after stroke could inform falls-prevention interventions, which have not yet shown effectiveness in this population. The aim of this study was to explore the experience of recurrent fallers post-stroke in relation to recovery and living with falls. METHODS:Participants ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Walsh ME,Galvin R,Williams DJP,Harbison JA,Murphy S,Collins R,McCabe DJH,Crowe M,Horgan NF

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify physical, emotional and psychosocial issues in the older person with spina bifida (SB). METHOD:Members of the Dutch patients' association aged >25 years (n = 184) were asked to complete a questionnaire. This survey contained questions on physical and psychosocial complaints, as well as problems reg...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Veenboer PW,Procee AI,Verheijden JM,Bosch JL,van Asbeck FW,de Kort LM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Rehabilitation research information can be obtained from various bibliographic sources. Nevertheless, search strategies and terminologies differ from one database to another making it challenging for the novice user or users of multiple databases. This paper discusses a novel approach of using the International...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Sundar V,Daumen ME,Conley DJ,Stone JH

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To translate and validate into the Greek language and setting the Sarcopenia Quality of Life (SarQoL®) questionnaire.Methods: A convenience sample of 176 Greek elderly people (136 females, 40 males; aged 71.19 ± 7.95 years) was recruited, 50 of which (36 females, 14 males) were diagnosed sarcopenic. Questionn...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Tsekoura M,Billis E,Gliatis J,Tsepis E,Matzaroglou C,Sakkas GK,Beaudart C,Bruyere O,Tyllianakis M,Panagiotopoulos E

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The effects of gravity and immobilisation are regarded as factors in the development of spinal deformity in cerebral palsy (CP). This study was to assess the body positions in daily life of children with CP using a wearable device. METHOD:Four institutionalised children with severe quadriplegic CP participated...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Sato H,Hirai T

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present the preliminary results of training courses on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) prepared by Italian WHO FIC CC and to report on strategies for ICF dissemination among primary health care (PHC) workers in Mavalane Health Area, Maputo, Mozambique. METHODS:A ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Borgnolo G,Soares IC,Dos Santos Soares B,Gongolo F,Vaz P,Meucci P,Quintas R,Lembo R,Martinuzzi A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinician often faces the problem that certain types of chronic pains remain refractory to the commonly used analgesic treatment options. Neuropathic pain, which is defined as pain caused by direct nerve lesions, may have different causes and a variety of clinical presentations. A correct management of c...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Vissers KC

更新日期：2006-03-30 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：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:To conduct a systematic review of the quality and extent of psychometric examinations of disease-specific outcome measures for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). METHODS:Health database searches yielded 23 papers covering 19 assessment instruments. Each article was scored for quality using a 12-item struct...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Packham T,MacDermid JC,Henry J,Bain J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The iWalk study showed that 10-meter walk test (10mWT) and 6-minute walk test (6MWT) administration post-stroke increased among physical therapists (PTs) following introduction of a toolkit comprising an educational guide, mobile app, and video. We describe the use of theory guiding toolkit development and a pr...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Salbach NM,MacKay-Lyons M,Solomon P,Howe JA,McDonald A,Bayley MT,Veitch S,Sivarajah L,Cacoilo J,Mihailidis A

更新日期：2021-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To improve clinical management of patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain through development of an evidence-based multidisciplinary integrated care pathway (ICP), and to use this to audit quality of care against predefined standards. METHODS:The ICP was developed by a team of medical, paramedical and nursing s...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Jackson D,Turner-Stokes L,Khatoon A,Stern H,Knight L,O'Connell A

更新日期：2002-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To enhance the employment outcomes of individuals who experience a stroke, it is essential to understand the factors that determine successful return to work. The aim of this systematic review was to examine barriers to and facilitators of return to work after stroke from the perspective of people with stroke t...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Brannigan C,Galvin R,Walsh ME,Loughnane C,Morrissey EJ,Macey C,Delargy M,Horgan NF

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: To investigate the effect of physical therapy interventions on spatiotemporal gait parameters in children with cerebral palsy. Methods: Six databases were searched: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Science Direct, Lilacs, and Scopus. Two independent reviewers worked on primary study selection based on titles, abst...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Corsi C,Santos MM,Moreira RFC,Dos Santos AN,de Campos AC,Galli M,Rocha NACF

更新日期：2019-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this consensus process was to decide on a first version of the ICF Core Set for patients with musculoskeletal conditions in the acute hospital. METHODS:The ICF Core Set development involved a formal decision-making and consensus process integrating evidence gathered from preliminary studies includin...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Stoll T,Brach M,Huber EO,Scheuringer M,Schwarzkopf SR,Konstanjsek N,Stucki G

更新日期：2005-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To describe the physical activity patterns of patients in the first week after lumbar surgery, and to investigate factors that potentially limit walking time early after surgery.Materials and methods: Adults undergoing lumbar decompression, discectomy and/or fusion surgery (N = 216, mean age 62 years, SD 13.9...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Gilmore SJ,Hahne AJ,Davidson M,McClelland JA

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Previous work has shown that information technology (IT), such as personal computers and other digital devices (e.g. tablets, laptops, etc.), software, online resources and hand-held communication tools (e.g. cellphones), has benefits for health and well-being for persons with chronic health conditions. To date...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Mattar AA,Hitzig SL,McGillivray CF

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore the long-term functional outcomes of stroke patients with very mild severity at 6 months after stroke. METHODS:This study presents the interim results of the Korean Stroke Cohort for Functioning and Rehabilitation. On day 7, stroke evaluation was performed using the functional assessment battery inc...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Chang WH,Sohn MK,Lee J,Kim DY,Lee SG,Shin YI,Oh GJ,Lee YS,Joo MC,Han EY,Kim MS,Jang SY,Kim JH,Kim YH

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: The aim of this meta-synthesis is to find out what it means for patients with age-related macular degeneration to live with visual impairment, how they cope with the illness and how they experience their medical care, including vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor therapy.Method: Inclusion criteria: quali...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Thier A,Holmberg C

更新日期：2020-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore the development of a speech interface to a virtual world and to consider its relevance for disabled users. METHOD:The system was developed using mainly software that is available at minimal cost. How well the system functioned was assessed by measuring the number of times a group of users with a ran...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Evett L,Tan YK

更新日期：2002-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The Motor Assessment Scale (MAS) has shown to be a reliable and valid instrument for measuring motor functioning for stroke patients. The purpose of this paper was to study dimensionality and scalability of the instrument. METHOD:A total number of 137 patients were evaluated at admission and on discharge. To s...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Aamodt G,Kjendahl A,Jahnsen R

更新日期：2006-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review research that examined the participation in activities of children who have cerebral palsy, in order to understand their extent of participation and the factors that influenced participation. METHODS:A comprehensive search of seven databases retrieved 2,111 papers, 40 of which met criteria and were r...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Imms C

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe objective social disconnectedness and perceived social isolation post-spinal cord injury/dysfunction (SCI/D), and to examine associations among social disconnectedness and social isolation by sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A telephone-based questionnaire was ad...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Guilcher SJT,Catharine Craven B,Bassett-Gunter RL,Cimino SR,Hitzig SL

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To develop a better understanding of the experiences of volunteer work among youth with disabilities. METHOD:A scoping review was undertaken to assess the benefits and challenges of volunteering among youth with disabilities. Comprehensive searches using six international databases were conducted. Eligible art...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Lindsay S

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: To investigate the: (i) inter-rater and test-retest reliability of the toe tap test for people with stroke, (ii) the convergent validity of toe tap test counts with stroke-specific impairments, (iii) minimum detectable change in toe tap test counts, (iv) toe tap test cutoff counts which best discriminating...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Ng SSM,Tse MMY,Tam EWC,Lai CYY

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This systematic review evaluated and compared the effectiveness of non-surgical and surgical interventions for managing shoulder pain in patients with diabetes. METHODS:PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, Sport Discus, and Cochrane library were searched for studies published in the last 20 years. Randomized clinic...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Alsubheen SA,MacDermid JC,Faber KJ

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00