Health-related quality of life after spinal cord injury.

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 performance quality rating scale (PQRS) is an observational measure of performance quality of client-selected, personally meaningful activities. It has been used inconsistently with different scoring systems, and there have been no formal publications on its psychometric properties. The purpose of this stud...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Martini R,Rios J,Polatajko H,Wolf T,McEwen S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The study aimed at describing the language and communication abilities of a child diagnosed with Developmental Apraxia of Speech (DAS), who used a Macaw Digital voice output device. METHOD:This case study describes the training of a mother in the use of a Macaw digital voice output device to give her child wit...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Bornman J,Alant E,Meiring E

更新日期：2001-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite an increasing interest by researchers and clinicians, the pusher behaviour (PB) is still a poorly understood disorder, exhibited by some stroke patients, who push with their non-affected limbs towards the contralesional side and resist attempts at correction of their tilted posture. This review is aimed at cri...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Paci M,Baccini M,Rinaldi LA

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the current status of computerized gait analysis techniques in the management of children with cerebral palsy or spina bifida who have significant walking disorders. METHOD:Synthesis of available data from a review of the literature, drawing on MEDLINE, EMBASE, PRE-MEDLINE, HealthStar and PsychInfo. ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Hailey D,Tomie J

更新日期：2000-04-15 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 Arm propelled three wheeled chair (APTWC) is in common use in the economically poor countries for outdoor ambulation, the propulsion force of which is exerted by arm cranking in asynchronous fashion. The purpose of the study was to assess the ambulatory performance of the users of the device using heart rat...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Mukherjee G,Samanta A

更新日期：2000-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to describe the clinical features of powered wheelchair users with severely disabling multiple sclerosis (MS) and explore the problematic clinical features influencing prescription. METHOD:Retrospective review of electronic and case note records of recipients of electric-powered indoor...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： De Souza LH,Frank AO

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This randomized trial compared 6- and 12-month outcomes of a home-based psychoeducational program to mailed information provided to 159 survivors of stroke (SS) and their spousal caregivers (CG). METHODS:SS (age 50+) and CG were recruited as dyads post-discharge from inpatient rehabilitation. All dyads receive...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Ostwald SK,Godwin KM,Cron SG,Kelley CP,Hersch G,Davis S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The present study examined the psychometric properties of the Symptom Catastrophizing Scale (SCS). The SCS items were drawn from the Pain Catastrophizing Scale but were modified to make them better suited to the context of debilitating mental health conditions that are not necessarily associated with pain. The ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Moore E,Adams H,Ellis T,Thibault P,Sullivan MJL

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This qualitative study explored the perceptions of adults with Parkinson's disease (PD) about the positive and negative aspects and outcomes of a community-based progressive resistance strengthening programme (PRST), motivators to begin and continue with the PRST program, and factors that might facilitate or cr...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： O'Brien M,Dodd KJ,Bilney B

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To summarize the potential origins of fatigue poststroke from a neuromuscular perspective, including stroke-induced alterations at the cortical, spinal and muscle levels. METHOD:Perspective based on narrative literature review. RESULTS:Fatigue is a highly prevalent, but poorly understood symptom poststroke. N...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Knorr S,Rice CL,Garland SJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：: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

abstract：PURPOSE:To discover whether there are differences between patients with RA with and without active motion deficit in the shoulder (passive ROM greater than active ROM) concerning disease characteristics and shoulder function, and examine the role of active motion deficit in explaining limitations of shoulder function i...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Slungaard B,Mengshoel AM

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Tendon injuries (tendinopathy) are prevalent across the population, affecting active and inactive individuals and manual workers. The aetiology of tendinopathy is not known. However, extrinsic factors such as load are known to affect the prevalence. More recently, intrinsic factors have been shown to also affec...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Gaida JE,Cook JL,Bass SL

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe functioning and health of elderly patients in an early post-acute rehabilitation facility and to identify the most common problems using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). METHODS:Cross-sectional survey in a convenience sample of elderly patients requiring...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Grill E,Stucki G,Boldt C,Joisten S,Swoboda W

更新日期：2005-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：:This study provides national estimates of the size of the US working age disabled populations in institutions and in the community, and describes these populations along a number of dimensions. By using data from the Institutional Population and Household Survey Components of the 1987 National Medical Expenditure Surv...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Schoenman JA

更新日期：1995-07-01 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:The diagnosis of a life-threatening illness can be an extremely stressful, traumatic experience. However, many survivors report also various positive changes, referred in empirical literature as post-traumatic growth (PTG). Empirical studies that documented stress disorders and PTG in patients and survivors of ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Barskova T,Oesterreich R

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：: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:Storybook reading provides a natural language learning context in which to support early symbolic communication. In this study, we explored the impact of (1) resting hand splints, (2) light tech augmentative communication systems such as voice-output devices and symbols, and (3) very basic parent training on th...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Koppenhaver DA,Erickson KA,Harris B,McLellan J,Skotko BG,Newton RA

更新日期：2001-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a disorder affecting the peripheral nerves. The purpose of this study was to describe disability and health status in patients with CIDP in Sweden. METHODS:All 22 adult patients with CIDP at the Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge were invited to...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Westblad ME,Forsberg A,Press R

更新日期：2009-01-01 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:Walking ability in general and specifically for lower limb amputees is of major importance for social mobility and ADL independence. Walking determines prosthesis prescription. The aim of this study was to mathematically analyse factors influencing claimed walking distance of lower limb amputees of 500 m or mor...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Geertzen JH,Bosmans JC,van der Schans CP,Dijkstra PU

更新日期：2005-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To improve the operating speed of the traditional row-column scanning computer keyboard-mouse composite panel controlled using a single key. METHOD:Using a single mouse input control window can avoid scanning unnecessary keyboard characters, thereby increasing the speed in performing mouse commands. In additio...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Chen YL,Chen SC,Chen WL,Luh JJ,Lai JS

更新日期：2003-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore the associations between (improvement in) fatigue and (improvement in) clinical and cognitive factors in patients with chronic widespread pain (CWP), participating in multidisciplinary rehabilitation treatment. METHODS:Data were used from baseline, 6 and 18 months of follow-up during a prospective c...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： de Rooij A,van der Leeden M,de Boer MR,Steultjens MP,Dekker J,Roorda LD

更新日期：2015-01-01 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:Family--professional collaboration is essential to optimize outcomes of children with disabilities and the families. METHOD:The authors incorporated current knowledge to formulate principles of collaborative service delivery in pediatric rehabilitation, develop a 4-step process of implementation, and recommend...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： An M,Palisano RJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00