Population-based study of home accessibility features and the activities of daily living: clinical and policy implications.

abstract：:Purpose: In older people with diabetes, multimorbidity is highly prevalent and it can lead to poor quality of life. The overall purpose of this study was to examine the association between the social environment, psychosocial support and constraints, and overall quality of life among older people with and without with...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Yeung P,Severinsen C,Good G,O'Donoghue K

更新日期：2020-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether functional ability at admission and demographics predict discharge placement after inpatient rehabilitation for older adults recovering from stroke. METHOD:In this retrospective study, we examined records of 31,910 adults 65 years of age and older who were admitted for inpatient rehabilita...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Pohl PS,Billinger SA,Lentz A,Gajewski B

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Upper limb amputations cause severe functional disability and lower the patient's self body image, with severe psychological implications. Many parameters are involved in the successful rehabilitation of upper limb amputations. The aim of this study was to investigate whether there are any parameters that might...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Dudkiewicz I,Gabrielov R,Seiv-Ner I,Zelig G,Heim M

更新日期：2004-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore the association between participation and social competence for preschool aged children with and without disabilities. METHODS:The sample was drawn from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (n = 4983) which included children aged 4-5 years reported to have hearing problems (n = 164), vision...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Phillips R,Hogan A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Intestinal stoma formation profoundly changes the relationship between a person and their social world. The aim of this study was to understand the experience of living with a new stoma; this paper explores the theme "disrupted social world," highlighting how stoma-forming surgery impacts on individuals' abilit...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Thorpe G,McArthur M

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In 1981, eight countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) reached consensus about applying a similar disability questionnaire in their health surveys that was related to the ICIDH. In 1992 a revised version, the WHO-disability questionnaire, was recommended. In this paper the concurrent validity of 10 it...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Wijlhuizen GJ,Ooijendijk W

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Sleep is important in maintaining the body's circadian rhythm and in maintaining health. Aim was to investigate sleep and physical activity among people who have inflammatory arthritis and their engagement with Health Professionals. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Members from a national charitable organisation for pati...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： McKenna S,Donnelly A,Fraser A,Kennedy N

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The present review aimed to summarize and critique existing qualitative studies that have examined typically-developing students' views of inclusive education (i.e. the policy of teaching students with special educational needs in mainstream settings). METHODS:Guidelines from the Centre for Reviews and Dissemi...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Bates H,McCafferty A,Quayle E,McKenzie K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects of goal directed functional therapy (GDT) to activity focused therapy (AT) for preschool children with cerebral palsy (CP) on everyday activities and gross motor function. Another aim was to evaluate goal attainment in the GDT group. METHODS:A prospective intervention study comparing t...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Löwing K,Bexelius A,Brogren Carlberg E

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To ascertain stakeholders' agreement and disagreement about inter-professional collaboration (IPC) when supporting the child with a developmental language disorder (DLD) in school.Materials and methods: Two rounds of an online Delphi survey were undertaken with a purposive sample of 26 participants (researche...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Gallagher AL,Murphy CA,Conway PF,Perry A

更新日期：2020-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate discriminative validity, relative reliability and absolute reliability of four tablet-based tests for the evaluation of upper limb motor function in healthy persons and patients with neurological disorders. METHODS:Cross-sectional study in 54 participants: 29 patients with upper limb movement impai...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Schallert W,Fluet MC,Kesselring J,Kool J

更新日期：2020-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of perceptual assessment and treatment provided on a stroke unit by comparison with that provided on health care of the elderly and general medical wards. Stroke patients admitted to hospital were randomly allocated to a stroke unit or conventional wards. Perceptual i...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Lincoln NB,Drummond AE,Berman P

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the feasibility of a phone-monitored home exercise program for the upper limb following stroke. METHODS:A pre-post double baseline repeated measures design was used. Participants completed an 8-week home exercise program that included behavioural strategies to promote greater use of the affected...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Simpson LA,Eng JJ,Chan M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present a minimally invasive technique for the management of chronic Achilles tendinopathy (AT). METHODS:Four longitudinal skin incisions each 0.5 cm long are made. Two incisions are made just medial and lateral to the origin of the tendon; the other two incisions are made just medial and lateral to the dis...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Longo UG,Ramamurthy C,Denaro V,Maffulli N

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To test General Motor Function assessment scale (GMF) for concurrent validity, to analyse the distribution of scores and its clinical sensitivity in a setting of geriatric rehabilitation. METHOD:A descriptive and comparative study involving comparisons between GMF and Katz Index of ADL, analyses of GMF scores ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Aberg AC,Lindmark B,Lithell H

更新日期：2003-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study is to assess the visual problems of people with intellectual disability in residential and community-based facilities. METHOD:A purposive sample of 146 male and female adults, aged 21 and older, living in residential facilities and community-based homes in the southern region of Israe...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Isralowitz R,Madar M,Reznik A

更新日期：2005-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To capture patients' relearning processes from regained function to improvements in daily life after grip reconstructive surgery in tetraplegia. SUBJECTS:Eleven people with tetraplegia who underwent grip reconstructive surgery during February 2009 to March 2011. METHODS:Qualitative interviews were conducted 7...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Wangdell J,Carlsson G,Friden J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:National strategic plans (NSPs) provide a framework for a comprehensive response to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) including strategies such as prevention, treatment, care and support for all affected. Research indicates limited recognition of the interrelationship between disability and HIV in the Eastern ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Hanass-Hancock J,Strode A,Grant C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and purpose: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been extensively studied over the past 20 years to promote functional motor recovery after stroke. However, tDCS clinical relevance still needs to be determined. The present systematic review aims to determine whether tDCS applied to the primar...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Bornheim S,Thibaut A,Beaudart C,Maquet P,Croisier JL,Kaux JF

更新日期：2020-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify approaches for developing workforce capacity to deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to Indigenous people with disability in Australian rural and remote communities. METHOD:A narrative review of peer-reviewed and gray literature was undertaken. Searches of electronic databases an...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Gilroy J,Dew A,Lincoln M,Hines M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the study was to explore the experiences of remote communication (i.e., communication between persons who are not in the same place) among people with communicative and cognitive disabilities. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eleven adolescents and adults were interviewed using Talking Mats and interview data ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Buchholz M,Ferm U,Holmgren K

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating condition characterized by a number of symptoms which typically worsen following minimal exertion. Various strategies to manage the limited energy levels have been proposed. Of these, pacing has been consistently rated as one of the m...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Goudsmit EM,Nijs J,Jason LA,Wallman KE

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This survey aimed to provide an expert consensus view of the theoretical beliefs underlying physiotherapy practice in stroke rehabilitation the United Kingdom. METHOD:Questionnaires (with sections related to: therapist background, physiotherapy management, theoretical beliefs and gait re-education strategies...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Lennon S

更新日期：2003-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore how the process of undergoing and recovering from knee replacement surgery alters patients' experiences and use of their support networks. METHODS:Ten patients having knee replacement surgery for osteoarthritis were invited to take part in in-depth interviews prior to surgery and 2-4 weeks, 6 and 12...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Johnson EC,Horwood J,Gooberman-Hill R

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The evidence supporting rehabilitation after joint replacement, while vast, is of variable quality making it difficult for clinicians to apply the best evidence to their practice. We aimed to map key issues for rehabilitation following joint replacement, highlighting potential avenues for new research. MATERIA...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： L Snell D,Hipango J,Sinnott KA,Dunn JA,Rothwell A,Hsieh CJ,DeJong G,Hooper G

更新日期：2018-07-01 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：PURPOSE:This paper presents the evaluation of the following psychometric properties of the Modified Rivermead Mobility Index (MRMI): face/content validity, responsiveness, test-retest reliability, inter-rater reliability and internal consistency. This mobility scale represents a further development of the Rivermead Mob...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Lennon S,Johnson L

更新日期：2000-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the present study was to investigate sense of coherence (SOC) in adults with cerebral palsy (CP) compared to the general population. METHOD:A questionnaire was sent to a representative sample of adults with CP, including the 3-item version of SOC and items on their life situation and follow-up progr...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Jahnsen R,Villien L,Stanghelle JK,Holm I

更新日期：2002-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: Psychological factors and pain intensity are associated with wrist function. However, the mediating role of psychological factors in the relationship between pain intensity and wrist function in distal radius fractures remains unclear. We performed mediation analysis to investigate how psychological factors m...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Hiraga Y,Hisano S,Mizunoe A,Nomiyama K

更新日期：2019-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The use of DVD stories about people with developmental disabilities within inter-professional education (IPE) across healthcare disciplines was evaluated. METHODS:First year healthcare students (n = 241) from an IPE unit responded to an attitude scale before and after viewing and discussing a DVD portraying th...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Iacono T,Lewis B,Tracy J,Hicks S,Morgan P,Récoché K,McDonald R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00