Developing methods to evaluate how people with Parkinson's Disease turn 180 degrees: an activity frequently associated with falls.

abstract：PURPOSE:Little information exists about the long-term outcome of amyoplasia. In this article, a case report of a 93-year old woman is presented including both the development of the physical limitations and coping strategies. METHOD:The medical records, physical examinations and personal interviews during the last 10 ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Riemer G,Steen U

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To transculturally adapt the Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale for Hindi-speaking population and examine its psychometric properties in patients with low back pain. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale was translated and cross-culturally adapted into Hindi following international guideli...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Zaidi S,Verma S,Moiz JA,Hussain ME

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purposes of this study are three-fold: (1) To examine whether the WOMAC questionnaire should be obtained before or after performance-based tests. (2) To assess whether self-reported disability scores before and after performance-based tests differ between obese and non-obese individuals. (3) To observe whet...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Coriolano K,Aiken A,Pukall C,Harrison M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To describe the characteristics and effectiveness of pediatric telerehabilitation interventions offered to children 0-12 years old or to their families.Methods: A systematic review was conducted on randomized control trials published between 2007 and 2018 involving at least one rehabilitation professional who...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Camden C,Pratte G,Fallon F,Couture M,Berbari J,Tousignant M

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chiropody is a rather unknown paramedical profession in The Netherlands. A chiropodist treats foot and nail problems or postural deviations which may be corrected by means of remedial foot therapy. There is no history of scientific research on chiropody. A necessary first step is a survey on professional practice, dia...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Van Gisbergen MJ,Dekker J,Zuijderduin W

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this literature review was to examine factors relating to the perioperative experience of older persons undergoing total hip and knee replacement surgery resulting from osteoarthritis. METHOD:A literature search was undertaken using databases CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science to provide ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Tay Swee Cheng R,Klainin-Yobas P,Hegney D,Mackey S

更新日期：2015-01-01 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:The utility of self-management with people from minority ethnic backgrounds has been questioned, resulting in the development of culturally specific tools. Yet, the use of stroke specific self-management programmes is underexplored in these high risk groups. This article presents the experience of stroke therap...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Norris M,Jones F,Kilbride C,Victor C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess disability with the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) and to evaluate the relationships between grip force, pain and difficulty in daily activities. Twenty women with rheumatoid arthritis were assessed with measurements of grip force and pain before and after grip test. Both the...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Nordenskiöld U,Grimby G

更新日期：1997-01-01 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：:Handicap has proved to be the most contentious and arguably most misunderstood concept of the International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities, and Handicaps (ICIDH). This paper reviews the definition and characteristics of handicap as presented in the original introduction to the ICIDH, and presents some of ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Badley EM

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this follow-up study was to examine the relationships among motor function, activity and participation following constraint-induced therapy (CIT). METHODS:In this correlational study, 12 individuals who had previously participated in CIT completed the Fugl Meyer Assessment for the Upper Extremity an...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Atler K,Malcolm M,Greife C

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To identify current practices related to the assessment, monitoring and discussion of bodyweight, growth and obesity in neuromuscular clinics for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).Methods: A cross-sectional, online survey was distributed using snowball sampling to healthcare providers working wi...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： McPherson AC,Amin R,McAdam L,Kalnins D,Lui T

更新日期：2020-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The study had two aims: (2) To explore whether knowledge about HIV and AIDS was similar among adolescents with disabilities compared with their non-disabled peers; and (2) To determine factors which may increase vulnerability of disabled adolescents to HIV infection and/or inappropriate access to HIV-related se...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Yousafzai AK,Edwards K,D'Allesandro C,Lindström L

更新日期：2005-11-30 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: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:Bladder dysfunction affects 75% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). People with MS are reluctant to seek treatment for this distressing symptom. This is the first-known study to explore in depth how bladder dysfunction interferes with quality of life for people with MS. METHODS:Nineteen individual semi-str...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Browne C,Salmon N,Kehoe M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Supportive interventions to enhance return to work (RTW) in cancer survivors hardly showed positive effects so far. Behavioral determinants might have to be considered in the development of interventions to achieve sustained employability. This study aimed to explore cancer survivors' perspectives and experienc...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Duijts SFA,van Egmond MP,Gits M,van der Beek AJ,Bleiker EM

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to examine relatives' perception of an assistive technology intervention aimed at persons with dementia (PwDs) and their relatives, and to examine whether, and how, experiences of the intervention process differed between relatives valuing the intervention to be of high, and relatives ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Alwin J,Persson J,Krevers B

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: The aim was to explore personal experiences of pain in people with motor neuron disease.Materials and methods: Sixteen participants were individually interviewed on one occasion concerning their experiences of presentation, consequences, and management of pain. Qualitative content analysis with researcher tri...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Åkerblom Y,Jakobsson Larsson B,Zetterberg L,Åsenlöf P

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim was to compare self-rated health, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), social networks and health care utilisation of those granted disability pension (DP) and those not granted disability pension (nDP). METHOD:Demographic data and medical diagnoses were obtained from the records of the social insur...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Ydreborg B,Ekberg K,Nordlund A

更新日期：2006-01-15 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: Patients with Parkinson's and Huntington's Disease (PD and HD) present impairments in cognitively challenging everyday activities. This study contrasts these two basal ganglia disorders on the ability to perform daily life- like tasks and their level of awareness regarding the disease impact on function.Metho...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Júlio F,Ribeiro MJ,Morgadinho A,Sousa M,van Asselen M,Simões MR,Castelo-Branco M,Januário C

更新日期：2020-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:As there is no evidence for a specific treatment for post-stroke-induced hand oedema, rehabilitation centre Blixembosch formalized a best practice protocol. We investigated whether the Blixembosch hand oedema protocol is usable in daily practice and leads to lower incidence (prevention) and shorter duration (tr...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kuppens SP,Pijlman HC,Hitters MW,van Heugten CM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To systematically review research investigating measurement properties of the Personal Care Participation Assessment and Resource Tool (PC-PART), formerly the Handicap Assessment and Resource Tool (HART). DATA SOURCES:Seven databases were searched using (i) HART or PC-PART terms and (ii) known authors. Referen...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Darzins S,Imms C,Di Stefano M

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the experiences with care co-ordination of people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injury; to determine barriers to effective care co-ordination; and to compare experiences across disability and health plan types. METHOD:Qualitative, semi-structured telephone interviews with ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kroll T,Neri MT

更新日期：2003-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Although an effective face-to-face fatigue program is available, people with transportation, time or geographic restrictions cannot access this intervention. Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop and to evaluate effectiveness of an online fatigue self-management program (online FSMP). METHODS:Key fea...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Ghahari S,Packer TL,Passmore AE

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the safety and efficacy of early mobilisation (EM) compared to usual care by meta-analysing individual participant data (IPD). MATERIALS AND METHODS:IPD were sought from randomised controlled trials comparing out-of-bed mobilisation starting within 48 h from stroke onset to usual care for acute ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Rethnam V,Langhorne P,Churilov L,Hayward KS,Herisson F,Poletto SR,Tong Y,Bernhardt J

更新日期：2020-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This article comments on the paper by Rene Jahiel and Marcia Joslyn Scherer elsewhere in this issue. METHODS:This article adds theoretical constructs. RESULTS:In commenting on their paper, this article makes four broad points. First, the sub-components identified by Drs. Jahiel and Scherer comprise critical f...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Brown SC

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate a new style of resistance exercise using elastic bands and explore its therapeutic effect on the lower-extremity function of female patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. DESIGN:A randomized, controlled clinical trial. SETTING:University-affiliated medical center. PARTICIPANTS:Forty-...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Chang TF,Liou TH,Chen CH,Huang YC,Chang KH

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00