Physiotherapy in Afghanistan--needs and challenges for development.

abstract：PURPOSE:The aims were to evaluate (a) the feasibility of face-to-face cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in people with MS (PwMS) with depressive symptoms; (b) the feasibility of methods and measurements used; and (c) the outcome of the intervention before the conducting of an equivalence study of comparative methods ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Chruzander C,Gottberg K,Ytterberg C,Backenroth G,Fredrikson S,Widén Holmqvist L,Johansson S

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The built, social and economic environments are associated with disability, but knowledge of how these environmental characteristics simultaneously influence older adults' ability to shop independently is limited. OBJECTIVE:We investigated cross-sectional associations between the outdoor home, local neighbo...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Brenner AB,Clarke PJ

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review current research on the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for prompting literacy in children with special educational needs. METHOD:Research studies relevant to emergent literacy and AAC use are reviewed. Studies focused on acquisition of literacy across various populations of c...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Hetzroni OE

更新日期：2004-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To conduct a systematic review of the quality and extent of psychometric examinations of disease-specific outcome measures for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). METHODS:Health database searches yielded 23 papers covering 19 assessment instruments. Each article was scored for quality using a 12-item struct...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Packham T,MacDermid JC,Henry J,Bain J

更新日期：2012-01-01 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:People with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) have a high incidence of accidental falls that have a potentially detrimental effect on their daily life participation. The effect of balance specific rehabilitation on clinical balance measures and frequency of falls in PwMS was studied. METHOD:A bi-centre randomised rate...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Cattaneo D,Rasova K,Gervasoni E,Dobrovodská G,Montesano A,Jonsdottir J

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose Transitioning to independence may be problematic for persons with spina bifida (SB). Experiences of young persons with SB may provide insights into this group's needs for support. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate children's and adolescents' experiences of living with SB, their social and emo...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Strömfors L,Wilhelmsson S,Falk L,Höst GE

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are relatively few reports describing gait patterns in multiple sclerosis (MS) and most are confined to the analysis of temporal distance parameters with some assessment of joint range of motion. The aim of this study was to perform a biomechanical characterisation of gait patterns among people with MS...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kelleher KJ,Spence W,Solomonidis S,Apatsidis D

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: This study explored the impact of a 12-week stroke self-management program on occupational performance, the role of self-efficacy on improving occupational performance and the potential barriers and facilitators to self-efficacy as reported by clients and careers. Materials and methods: Participants (n = 40) ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Nott M,Wiseman L,Seymour T,Pike S,Cuming T,Wall G

更新日期：2019-09-27 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:Prolonged grief, a severe and chronic form of grieving most commonly studied in the context of bereavement, may have relevance to losses associated with chronic illness (e.g. grief related to loss of functioning or loss of a planned future). The purpose of the present study is to examine the unique associations...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Holland JM,Graves S,Klingspon KL,Rozalski V

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aims to determine functioning information, rehabilitation needs, and environmental barriers of persons with disabilities (PWDs) using a developed ICF-based questionnaire with community survey approach in Thailand. METHOD:A systematic review of the use of ICF and disability surveys from January 2000-...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Tongsiri S,Riewpaiboon W

更新日期：2013-06-01 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: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 study the long-term evolution of patients with lower-limb Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), focusing on functional and proprioceptive aspects and quality of life. Methods: In 20 patients suffering from chronic distal lower-limb CRPS diagnosed using Budapest criteria, we assessed joint position sense a...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Mouraux D,Lenoir C,Tuna T,Brassinne E,Sobczak S

更新日期：2019-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: Rehabilitation professionals support people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) to return to meaningful participation in life and society - which now includes the use of social media. However, the role of health professionals in supporting the use of social media by adults with TBI is not yet known. This study ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Brunner M,Togher L,Palmer S,Dann S,Hemsley B

更新日期：2019-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To pilot-test and evaluate an innovative program providing information technology (IT) access to people with disabilities transitioning out of nursing homes into the community using a participatory approach. METHODS:Pre- and post-training data was collected on the 61 program participants to reflect three broad...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Mirza M,Anandan N,Madnick F,Hammel J

更新日期：2006-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Art-based practices show promise as a beneficial solution for mental health services because they are in line with the whole person recovery framework currently being adopted, and have high acceptability with consumers. Nevertheless, incorporation of art-based approaches into mental health services has been imp...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Van Lith T,Schofield MJ,Fenner P

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Quality of Life (QoL) is an important outcome measure in health care and pharmacological trials. The trend towards multinational clinical trials may be problematic because it is unclear as to whether, or to what extent, QoL-measures are comparable across cultures. This study compared QoL between English and Ger...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Abbott J,Baumann U,Conway S,Etherington C,Gee L,Von Der Schulenburg JM,Webb K

更新日期：2001-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The impact of moving out of nursing homes into community-based settings for adults with cerebral palsy was assessed by comparing the health and community functioning of movers and non-movers at time 1 and 3 years later at time 2. SUBJECTS:The sample included 83 non-movers and 28 movers age 30 years and older w...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Heller T,Factor AR,Hahn JE

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To measure the frequency of participation in life situations. METHODS:A sample of 83 persons with systemic sclerosis (SSc) completed questionnaires regarding the presence and severity of disease symptoms, disability [the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ)], depression [the Center for Epidemiologic Studies D...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Poole JL,Chandrasekaran A,Hildebrand K,Skipper B

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to develop an understanding the experience and meaning of mobility loss among older adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). This work is part of a larger study on the health concerns and service needs of older adults with MS. METHODS:Twenty-seven people with MS (mean age = 62 years, ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Finlayson M,van Denend T

更新日期：2003-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The level of independence in self-care was monitored weekly in 212 patients admitted over 6 months to an acute medical ward for elderly people, and documented on discharge using a standard assessment, the Barthel Index. At discharge from the admitting ward, 39% of patients were independent (Barthel score of 20), 36% w...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Stone SP,Herbert P,Chrisostomou J,Vessey C,Horwood C

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: This scoping review synthesizes research on the effects and processes of telehealth wheelchair and seating assessment and the perceptions of wheelchair users and healthcare providers of telehealth use for this purpose.Materials and Methods: A systematic search and scoping review of peer-reviewed publications ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Graham F,Boland P,Grainger R,Wallace S

更新日期：2020-12-01 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:The provision of informal care plays a crucial role in supporting those with long term illness such as MS to stay in the community, but there is no recent United Kingdom (UK) research into the nature of this care provision and how it interacts with professional community care. The aim of this study was to inves...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： O'Hara L,De Souza L,Ide L

更新日期：2004-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: The study aim was to analyze whether ambulatory therapy of chronic stroke patients contains elements that specifically address "Activity and participation", and to what extent participation as a major goal in rehabilitation is realized in ambulatory care.Method: Qualitative and quantitative content analysis o...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Tetzlaff B,Barzel A,Stark A,Ketels G,Scherer M

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Problems with access to outpatient physiotherapy services have been reported in publicly funded healthcare systems worldwide. A few studies have reported management strategies aimed at reducing extensive waiting lists, but their association with waiting times is not fully understood. The purpose of this study w...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Deslauriers S,Raymond MH,Laliberté M,Lavoie A,Desmeules F,Feldman DE,Perreault K

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review the literature on return to work after lower limb amputation. METHOD:A comprehensive review of literature on return to work after lower limb amputation was carried out, searching MEDLINE and PubMED. RESULTS:Most authors found return-to-work rate to be about 66%. Between 22 and 67% of the subjects re...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Burger H,Marincek C

更新日期：2007-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate; (i) the relationship between the 5STS-test and lower extremity muscle strength and balance, and (ii) the variability of the 5STS-test in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. METHOD:22 MS patients were divided into two groups (Group A and Group B) who completed one 5STS familiarization test session...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Møller AB,Bibby BM,Skjerbæk AG,Jensen E,Sørensen H,Stenager E,Dalgas U

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00