Quality of life: an important outcome measure in a trial of very early mobilisation after stroke.

abstract：PURPOSE:his study evaluated the effectiveness of a recently developed, low-cost 'over-the-counter' style hearing aid with elderly people, who had mild to moderate mixed or sensorineural hearing losses. Two aspects were focused upon, objective change in the participants' aided hearing measures and the self-reported perf...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： McPherson B,Wong ET

更新日期：2005-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study explores the experiences of lower middle class Ladino and Indígena parents and caregivers of adolescents with severe physical disabilities as they negotiate Guatemala's urban health care and education systems. METHOD:Interviews with parents and guardians regarding the diagnostic period, current func...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Saetermoe C,Gómez J,Bámaca M,Gallardo C

更新日期：2004-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was planned to investigate the effects of individual and group approaches to sensory-perceptual-motor (SPM) training on children with cerebral palsy. METHOD:This study was carried out at the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation of Hacettepe University, Occupational Therapy Unit. Forty-one c...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Bumin G,Kayihan H

更新日期：2001-06-15 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：PURPOSE:To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Italian version of Functional Outcome Questionnaire - Aphasia. METHODS:Two hundred and five persons with stroke-related aphasia and right hemiparesis who received ongoing assistance from a family caregiver were assessed using the Functional Outcome Questionnaire -...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Spaccavento S,Cafforio E,Cellamare F,Colucci A,Di Palma A,Falcone R,Craca A,Loverre A,Nardulli R,Glueckauf RL

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed to: (a) investigate whether, and if so which, sexual problems are present in people with a limb amputation; (b) analyze how they experience their sexuality; and (c) investigate whether sexuality was discussed with them during their rehabilitation process. METHOD:In total, 301 participants comp...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Verschuren JE,Geertzen JH,Enzlin P,Dijkstra PU,Dekker R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review the literature on cognitive functioning in persons with lower limb amputations. METHOD:A search of the MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Web of Science databases was carried out. RESULTS:Thirty papers were found that met the inclusion criteria. The studies were characterised by heterogeneity of design, methodol...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Coffey L,O'Keeffe F,Gallagher P,Desmond D,Lombard-Vance R

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose was to explore, describe and compare the characteristics of physiotherapy sessions with patients after stroke from two perspectives: the patients' and the physiotherapists', in relation to observed behaviour. METHODS:A qualitative, descriptive, comparative approach was used. Nine patients and 10 ph...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Wohlin Wottrich A,Stenström CH,Engardt M,Tham K,von Koch L

更新日期：2004-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This article seeks to outline the design and implementation of cognitive behavioural pain management programmes (PMPs) for people with spinal cord injury (SCI), illustrated by the experiences in a recently evaluated programme (SpinalADAPT). It is hoped that this will provide an easily accessible account of the ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Perry KN,Nicholas MK,Middleton J

更新日期：2011-01-01 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:This qualitative study explored the perceptions of adults with Parkinson's disease (PD) about the positive and negative aspects and outcomes of a community-based progressive resistance strengthening programme (PRST), motivators to begin and continue with the PRST program, and factors that might facilitate or cr...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： O'Brien M,Dodd KJ,Bilney B

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

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:It has been argued, by many, that mathematical formulae for estimating sample size are unnecessarily complex, so much so that researchers may be reluctant to seek statistical advice. METHOD:This paper reviews methods of sample size estimation arguing that two formulae (one based on comparison of proportion of ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Rigby AS,Vail A

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the impact of neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP) on societal participation of adolescents and adults. METHODS:This cross-sectional study was conducted among patients with NBPP, aged ≥16 years, who had visited our NBPP clinic. Patients completed questions on the influence of NBPP on their choices ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： van der Holst M,Groot J,Steenbeek D,Pondaag W,Nelissen RG,Vliet Vlieland TP

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this consensus process was to decide on a first version of the ICF Core Set for patients with musculoskeletal conditions in the acute hospital. METHODS:The ICF Core Set development involved a formal decision-making and consensus process integrating evidence gathered from preliminary studies includin...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Stoll T,Brach M,Huber EO,Scheuringer M,Schwarzkopf SR,Konstanjsek N,Stucki G

更新日期：2005-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe aspects of process and outcome during early inpatient rehabilitation of younger adults after single incident brain injury. METHOD:Analysis of a database of 290 patients discharged from an inner-city hospital based inpatient unit for younger adults after single incident neurological events, over a 5...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Edwards MJ,McNeil JE,Greenwood RJ

更新日期：2003-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore the long-term functional outcomes of stroke patients with very mild severity at 6 months after stroke. METHODS:This study presents the interim results of the Korean Stroke Cohort for Functioning and Rehabilitation. On day 7, stroke evaluation was performed using the functional assessment battery inc...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Chang WH,Sohn MK,Lee J,Kim DY,Lee SG,Shin YI,Oh GJ,Lee YS,Joo MC,Han EY,Kim MS,Jang SY,Kim JH,Kim YH

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Outcome measures must be responsive to change (able to show statistically significant change) and must also produce information on the degree of change that is clinically significant, or the minimal clinically important difference (MCID). This research sought to establish the MCID for four domains of the Austra...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Unsworth CA,Coulson M,Swinton L,Cole H,Sarigiannis M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We examined the significance of life dissatisfaction in pre-operative and early recovery phases with respect to functional ability, pain and coping on 2-year follow-up of patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). METHODS:Patients (n=90, mean age, 62 years, men 40%) with symptomatic LSS underwent decompressiv...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Sinikallio S,Koivumaa-Honkanen H,Aalto T,Airaksinen O,Lehto SM,Viinamäki H

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this article is to describe the international classification system proposed by the World Health Organisation for describing individuals with disability. Initially the 'International classification of impairment, disability and handicap' (ICIDH) was used. This has been replaced by the 'Internatio...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Bornman J

更新日期：2004-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To develop and validate parallel short forms for the assessment of activities of daily living in cardiac rehabilitation patients (PADL-cardio I & II). METHOD:PADL-cardio I & II were developed based on a sample of 106 patients [mean age  =  57.6; standard deviation (SD) = 11.1; 72.6% males] using Rasch analysis...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Schmucker A,Abberger B,Boecker M,Baumeister H

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate microcirculatory variables in and around the Achilles tendon (AT) in patients undergoing a programme of daily eccentric training for the management of tendinopathy of the main body of the AT in non-compliant in contrast to compliant patients. METHODS:A total of 116 patients with tendinopathy of the...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Knobloch K,Schreibmueller L,Longo UG,Vogt PM

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：METHODS:Six electronic databases were searched for relevant studies from 2000 to 2019. Forty-one eligible studies were identified. RESULTS:Findings suggest that the people with disabilities' choice to seek healthcare services or not, as well as the quality of intervention provided by primary healthcare providers, are ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Hashemi G,Wickenden M,Bright T,Kuper H

更新日期：2020-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This article discusses the complex interrelation of elements of the physical, psychological, social, and environmental life context of women with physical disabilities and the association of these elements with significant disparities in rates of depression and access to mental health care for this population. ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Nosek MA,Hughes RB,Robinson-Whelen S

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe access to and engagement with cervical and breast screening services for women who are Deaf or live with a physical or sensory disability in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). METHOD:We carried out an online survey on a convenience sample of 84 women. Tests of association were undertaken between socio-demo...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Pearson J,Payne D,Yoshida K,Garrett N

更新日期：2020-09-15 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 evaluate the implementation of an integrated multidisciplinary Movement Disorder Clinic using a model of knowledge translation.Methods: A mixed methods design was used to evaluate implementation outcomes. After recognising poor referral rates to allied health, Movement Disorder Clinic team-members identifi...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Shrubsole K

更新日期：2019-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Prior rehabilitation outcome studies have had many weaknesses. but they gradually observe a lack of long-term benefits from inpatient care alone. The goal of this study was to measure the additive effect of outpatient, subacute rehabilitation (compared with usual outpatient primary medical care) for adults diag...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Evans RL,Hendricks RD

更新日期：2001-08-15 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