Trends in Australian rehabilitation: reviving its humanitarian core.

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the measurement properties of the StepWatch(™) Activity Monitor (SAM) and ActivPAL in COPD. METHOD:Whilst wearing both monitors, participants performed walking tasks at two self-selected speeds, with and without a rollator. Steps obtained using the monitors were compared with that measured by direc...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Cindy Ng LW,Jenkins S,Hill K

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Abstract Purpose: Group singing could be a promising component of neurorehabilitative care. This article aims to conceptualize how group singing may enable people with Parkinson's disease (PD) to synchronize their movement patterns to musical rhythm and enhance quality of life. METHOD:Spanning the medical a...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Buetow SA,Talmage A,McCann C,Fogg L,Purdy S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe functioning and disability in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) according to the model endorsed by the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF). METHODS:Adult patients with MS were consecutively enrolled. The Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), the WHO Disabi...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Svestkova O,Angerova Y,Sladkova P,Keclikova B,Bickenbach JE,Raggi A

更新日期：2010-01-01 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: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：BACKGROUND:The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health is the international standard for describing and monitoring functioning. While the categories, the units of the classification, were not designed with measurement in mind, the hierarchical structure of the classification lends itself to t...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Prodinger B,Stucki G,Coenen M,Tennant A

更新日期：2019-03-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the study was to evaluate the consequences of severe malnutrition in patients with severe head injury during rehabilitation. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The data were collected from medical records of patients admitted to the neurorehabilitation unit over the last 5 years. Twenty of 1850 patients had...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Dénes Z

更新日期：2004-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Carers and health professionals who work with people with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are reported to think that the communication skills of people with HIV are "odd" and a range of difficulties with communication have been identified. However, little research has examined the "pragmatic" skills of p...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： McCabe P,Sheard C,Code C

更新日期：2007-08-30 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：:An innovative method to structure multidisciplinary team conferences in rehabilitation medicine was developed: Rehabilitation Activities Profile report system (RAP-TEAM). Experiences with introduction of RAP-TEAM and the study of its effects on the satisfaction of professionals are described. RAP-TEAM was introduced i...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Jelles F,Van Bennekom CA,Lankhorst GJ,Bouter LM,Kuik DJ

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Tertiary rehabilitation, particularly in Australia, still costs a significant amount of money each year. Turnover in the rehabilitation industry is extremely high and rehabilitation professionals report being dissatisfied in their work. These ironic findings can be attributed to the state of tension in which re...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kendall E,Clapton J

更新日期：2006-09-15 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:To explore the role of leadership by physiotherapists in implementing and sustaining an evidence-based complex intervention (ESCAPE-pain) for osteoarthritis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A qualitative case study approach using in-depth interviews with 23 clinicians and managers from 4 National Health Service (NHS) ph...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Walker A,Boaz A,Hurley MV

更新日期：2020-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To raise professional awareness of factors that may influence the support offered by clinicians to people with acquired brain injury (ABI), and to consider the potential implications of these factors in terms of post-injury rehabilitation and living. METHOD:A review of the literature was conducted to identify ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Knox L,Douglas JM,Bigby C

更新日期：2013-01-01 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:To find out how much physical activity in the form of walking can be tolerated by adults admitted for inpatient rehabilitation after hip fracture. METHOD:Using a phase I dose-response design, in addition to usual scheduled rehabilitation care participants without cognitive impairment were supervised to walk fo...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Taylor NF,Peiris CL,Kennedy G,Shields N

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:To examine effectiveness of botulinum toxin therapy (BoNT), accurate quantification of the neurological component of underlying spasticity is needed. PURPOSE:Systematically identify and summarize literature on neurophysiological methods to test the effectiveness of BoNT, discuss methodological aspects, and ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Phadke CP,Ismail F,Boulias C

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the occurrence of self-reported problems of accessibility to health services used by persons with disabilities in terms of social and health services variables. METHODS:We performed a cross-sectional household survey designed to assess problems with accessibility to health services faced by persons...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Castro SS,Cieza A,Cesar CL

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study explored the perceptions of staff members regarding the implementation of a new communicative approach at a multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation centre in Denmark. Communication partner training according to Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCATM) was combined with augmentative strate...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Hansen D,Kristensen LF,Christensen ME,Eriksson K,Thunberg G

更新日期：2020-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Healthcare organizations are partnering with recreation organizations to support the delivery of community-based exercise programs for people with balance and mobility limitations. The value and impact of support strategies provided by healthcare organizations, however, have not been examined.Objective: St...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Skrastins O,Tsotsos S,Aqeel H,Qiang A,Renton J,Howe JA,Tee A,Moller J,Salbach NM

更新日期：2020-09-01 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：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：:Disabled Persons Assembly (New Zealand) Inc. is the umbrella group and voice of people with disabilities in New Zealand. Formed from three groups in the early 1980s, it is unique in that the organization includes both individual and corporate members. The former are largely people with disabilities or their relatives,...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Gregory RJ

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In this case study, we investigated the use of repetition in an individual with a neurogenic communication disorder. METHOD:We present an analysis of interaction in natural conversations between a woman with advanced Huntington's disease (HD), whose speech had been described as sometimes characterised by echol...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Saldert C,Hartelius L

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare self-reported function and disability between women with urgency urinary incontinence (UUI) and healthy controls. METHOD:Self-reported function and disability were evaluated using the Late Life Function and Disability Instrument (LLFDI) in 66 women with UUI (mean age 61.9 ± 5.6) and 66 age-matched c...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kafri R,Shames J,Golomb J,Melzer I

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe sexual functioning and its relationship with psychological measures in chronic pain patients. METHOD:It is a self report survey with a convenience sample. Seventy consenting chronic pain patients responded to a questionnaire. Mean age was 49.9 years (range 29-74); mean pain duration was 146.7 month...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Monga TN,Tan G,Ostermann HJ,Monga U,Grabois M

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate patient's perceptions of function and performance of physical tasks after discharge from treatment for an ankle sprain. METHODS:Using a mixed methods approach, 40 participants who presented with an acute sprained ankle and their treating clinicians completed two questionnaires related to functio...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Larmer PJ,McNair PJ,Smythe L,Williams M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to identify the treatment packages (combinations of interventions) used to treat postural control and mobility problems for patients with stroke. METHOD:A convenience sample of 74 physiotherapists from 34 National Health Service hospitals recorded the interventions used to treat pos...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Tyson SF,Connell LA,Lennon S,Busse ME

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Ankle fractures, one of the most common types of orthopaedic injury, have been associated with reduced functional outcome and significant changes in long-term employment. Although information on unemployment following ankle fractures can be important in cases of financial compensation, no studies have investiga...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Thakore RV,Hooe BS,Considine P,Sathiyakumar V,Onuoha G 2nd,Hinson JK,Obremskey WT,Sethi MK

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00