Long-term outcomes after moderate to severe traumatic brain injury.

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 understand preferences, barriers, and facilitators to participating in community-based exercise opportunities among adults living with chronic pain.Materials and Methods: An interpretive description methodology based on semi-structured interviews was conducted. Adults (age>18 years) living with chronic pai...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Dnes N,Coley B,Frisby K,Keller A,Suyom J,Tsui C,Grant G,Vader K,Hunter J

更新日期：2020-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To verify the applicability, reproducibility and validity of the SCIM III patients with non-traumatic spinal cord injury. METHOD:The cross-sectional study included 30 patients (66% females; 41.5 ± 14.7 yo) with non-traumatic spinal cord injury of any etiology. Subjects were subjected by computerized gait analy...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Almeida Cd,Coelho JN,Riberto M

更新日期：2016-11-01 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:Rural Australians comprise a third of the population. However, there are relatively few research studies that have focused on issues for children with developmental disabilities in rural regions. In particular, there is very limited research that gives voice to parents regarding challenges faced by them due to ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Hussain R,Tait K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare falls event rates and risk factors for falls across three rehabilitation settings. METHODS:A multi-centre prospective longitudinal cohort study was conducted of 1682 participants referred for rehabilitation from 18 sites (across two Australian states) and receiving physiotherapy treatment. Falls ris...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Morrison G,Lee HL,Kuys SS,Clarke J,Bew P,Haines TP

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Appropriate wheelchairs for basic mobility needs are still not commonly available in low-income countries, although several organizations are working toward this goal. After basic mobility is secured it is important to provide more diverse assistive technology to allow people with disabilities to more completel...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Authier EL,Pearlman J,Allegretti AL,Rice I,Cooper RA

更新日期：2007-06-15 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/METHOD:The article discusses rehabilitation practices in Zimbabwe from both a local and international perspective. It considers the nature of formal and informal rehabilitation services in the country, and rehabilitation personnel training. RESULTS:Indigenous disability-related practices dominate the informal ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Mpofu E

更新日期：2001-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: American Student Placements and Internships in Rehabilitation Engineering is founded on the principal of sparking the interest in a new generation of rehabilitation engineering scientists to transform the lives of older adults and people with disabilities. Each year a minimum of 10 students were enrolled.M...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Marino DJ,Williams R,Koontz A,Cooper RA

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to compare two-year effects of once-weekly and twice-weekly water exercise programmes at a day-service facility on the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of frail elderly people. METHOD:This single blind, prospective, longitudinal randomized pilot study separated 22 community-d...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Sato D,Kaneda K,Wakabayashi H,Nomura T

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to explore the cultural meaning and dimensions of quality of life from the perspective of Brazilian burn patients. METHOD:A qualitative research approach was used. Nineteen burn patients and their close relatives participated in this ethnographic study. Data were collected by means of d...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Rossi LA,Costa MC,Dantas RS,Ciofi-Silva CL,Lopes LM

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) is the most widely used and recommended clinical scale for evaluation of sensorimotor impairment post stroke, but an official Spanish version is not available today. This study aimed to establish methodological structure for translation and cultural adaptation process and perform a...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Barbosa NE,Forero SM,Galeano CP,Hernández ED,Landinez NS,Sunnerhagen KS,Alt Murphy M

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The impact of various disabilities may differ greatly from individual to individual. Therefore, for a full assessment of a rehabilitee, objective aspects of disability should be supplemented with disability perception. The purpose of this study was to construct a self-administered questionnaire of 39 abilities/activit...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Laman H,Lankhorst GJ

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Clinical psychology and disability studies have traditionally occupied very different academic, philosophical and political spaces. However, this paper aims to illustrate the positive consequences and implications of attempts to understand and bridge this disciplinary divide. METHOD:A narrative review format w...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Simpson J,Thomas C

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Understanding the hierarchy of higher-level physical functions to infer disability level (mild, moderate or severe) is essential for the precise targeting of preventive interventions and has been examined previously in a cross-sectional study. Based on longitudinal data, this study evaluated the hierarchy of hi...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Yeh CJ,Wang CY,Tang PF,Lee MC,Lin HS,Chen HY

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this experiment was to quantify lumbar muscle endurance training for individuals with a recent episode of acute low back pain (LBP) (≥ moderate pain for ≥ 2 days) and to observe whether the training would reduce the rate and severity of recurrent LBP episodes. METHOD:Twenty-six participants who ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Ciriello VM,Shaw WS,Rivard AJ,Woiszwillo MJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 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 explore medical doctors' views on what are barriers in providing rehabilitation services for persons with SCI in Mongolia.Methods: A qualitative study with semi-structured interviews was conducted with 12 medical doctors. Participants were purposely sampled. The World Health Organization (WHO)'s report Int...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Dorjbal D,Zanini C,Tsegmid N,Stucki G,Rubinelli S

更新日期：2019-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To adapt and to combine the self-report Upper Extremity Functional Index and Lower Extremity Function Scale, for the assessment of disability severity in patients with a neuromuscular disease and to examine its psychometric properties in order to make it suitable for indicating disease severity in neuromuscul...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Bos I,Wynia K,Drost G,Almansa J,Kuks JBM

更新日期：2018-06-01 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:The purpose of this study is to present a retrospective study on clients with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) enrolled in a tele-motion-rehabilitation service program for two or more months. METHODS:Data from 82 clients (46 males; 74 with ABI), aged 22-85 years, are reported. The Kinect-based CogniMotion System (R...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kizony R,Weiss PL,Harel S,Feldman Y,Obuhov A,Zeilig G,Shani M

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Many adults aged less than 65 years with high-care needs resulting from acquired disabilities are unable to access age-appropriate housing and support, and reside in residential aged care or live with family members who may struggle to navigate the disability support system. This qualitative study aimed to inve...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： McIntyre D,Fleming J,Foster M,Tweedy S

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the meaningfulness, usefulness and acceptability of a new self-report instrument: "your ideas about participation and environment" (YIPE). METHOD:Cognitive interviewing was employed with 10 adults with disabilities to explore YIPE questions and formatting. Thematic content procedures were used in da...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Cheeseman D,Madden R,Bundy A

更新日期：2013-01-01 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:There has been a recent development of the work physical therapy area in Brazil. The relationship between work physical therapy and rehabilitation ergonomics needs to be highlighted to avoid segregation and fragmentation of these complementary fields. For these reasons, the purpose of this article was to review...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Vieira ER

更新日期：2006-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: This study had two purposes: to develop an instrument for assessing family members' caregiving needs before their older relative's knee joint-replacement surgery and to determine instrument psychometrics. Methods: In phase 1 of this validation study, we generated 34 items based on previous interviews with 138...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Weichih Chen D,Tsai YF,Chung SC,Hsu KY,Yeh WL,Chen CY

更新日期：2019-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Physical inactivity in people with severe disabilities is common and has severe consequences. Conditioning classes are one way to increase activity and promote its health related outcomes. This paper reports the results of an evaluation of a community based conditioning class for adults with mobility impairment...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Maher EJ,Kinne S,Patrick DL

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to examine the validity of the assessment of living skills and resources (ALSAR) and the extent it contributes to and reflects the risk and accomplishment in instrumental activities of daily life for older people. METHOD:The assessment was examined for evidence of construct validity, ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Clemson L,Bundy A,Unsworth C,Singh MF

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the immediate and long-term effects of a walking-skill program compared with usual physiotherapy on physical function, pain and perceived self-efficacy in patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHOD:A single blind randomized controlled trial design was applied. Fifty-seven patients with pri...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Bruun-Olsen V,Heiberg KE,Wahl AK,Mengshoel AM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00