Preliminary results of ICF dissemination in primary health care in Mozambique: sharing the Italian experience.

abstract：PURPOSE:Quality of life (QoL) is an important measure of the burden of disease and could be useful in evaluating patient management and practical interventions. The aim of this study was to explore the association of psychological and clinical variables with QoL in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). METHODS:One hu...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Szilasiova J,Krokavcova M,Gdovinova Z,Rosenberger J,Van Dijk JP

更新日期：2011-01-01 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 ascertain how well health services in Lusaka, Zambia currently meet the safe motherhood and reproductive health care needs of women who have physical impairment leading to disability. METHODS:A qualitative study was conducted in Lusaka, Zambia. In-depth tape-recorded interviews were conducted with 24 purpos...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Smith E,Murray SF,Yousafzai AK,Kasonka L

更新日期：2004-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe physiotherapists' perceptions of fall risk and appropriate fall prevention interventions in rehabilitating stroke patients. METHOD:A web-based survey addressed to physiotherapy units on a stroke unit, general neurology department or rehabilitation ward/centre in Flanders. RESULTS:Hospital respon...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Baetens T,Peersman W,Cambier D

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess functional activities of the upper extremity of young adults with cerebral palsy (CP) and to determine their relations with participant characteristics and participation. METHOD:Assessment of functional activities of the upper extremity was performed on 103 participants (aged 16-20 years) with the Me...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： van Meeteren J,Roebroeck ME,Celen E,Donkervoort M,Stam HJ,Transition Research Group South West Netherlands.

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Treatment efficacy is established via controlled research trials, but treatment in real-world clinical environments is typically highly variable and may differ from research protocols by necessity. Here, we examined provision of visual retraining for adults after neurological injury at an outpatient rehabilitation ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Metzler MJ,Maiani M,Jamieson B,Dukelow SP

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Parental involvement in the rehabilitation process of deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children is considered vital to children's progress. Today, fathers are more likely to be involved in their children's care. Nevertheless, father involvement has been understudied and relatively little is known about their invo...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Zaidman-Zait A,Most T,Tarrasch R,Haddad E

更新日期：2018-06-01 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: This study aimed to evaluate the implementation of a physical activity counseling program in rehabilitation and to study heterogeneity in received counseling and investigate its association with changes in patients' physical activity outcomes. Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted in 18 rehabil...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Hoekstra F,Hoekstra T,van der Schans CP,Hettinga FJ,van der Woude LHV,Dekker R,ReSpAct-group.

更新日期：2019-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in spinal-cord-injured adults living in Quebec (Canada). METHOD:Subjects with spinal cord injury (SCI) all of whom were members of the Quebec Paraplegic Association who gave their consent to participate completed the 36-item Short F...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Leduc BE,Lepage Y

更新日期：2002-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the extent to which the rehabilitation outcome levels (ROL) and the spinal cord independence measure (SCIM) III could be mapped to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and the brief core set for spinal cord injury (SCI) in the post-acute context. METHODS:Tw...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Joseph C,Phillips J,Wahman K,Nilsson Wikmar L

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate associations between socio-demographic factors, experiences of positive/negative encounters with healthcare professionals, and the encounters' impact on the ability to return to work in a population of people on sick leave due to heart failure. METHODS:This was a cross-...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Nordgren L,Söderlund A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The burden of chronic disease worldwide is substantial. Unfortunately, risk factor control for most chronic diseases remains poor even after diagnoses. This is a major concern because poor risk factor control often leads to secondary consequences of the disease and the development of co-existing diseases. Stroke is a ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Ellis C,Breland HL

更新日期：2014-01-01 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:The aim of this study was to assess the clinical course of patients with acute low back pain (LBP) throughout 12 weeks and to identify the prognostic factors for non-recovery in the short term. METHOD:A total of 91 patients with acute LBP (<3 weeks) were included in this study. Baseline assessments including d...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Gurcay E,Bal A,Eksioglu E,Hasturk AE,Gurcay AG,Cakci A

更新日期：2009-01-01 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 develop a test that identified fallers from their turning strategies, as people with Parkinson's Disease (PD) commonly fall turning. METHOD:We compared (1) Turn Types demonstrated when turning 180 degrees during the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG Test) by 19 non-fallers and 29 fallers (median age 71) and (2) Tur...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Stack E,Jupp K,Ashburn A

更新日期：2004-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the third version of the Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM III) for reliability and validity in a multi-center cohort study. METHOD:Four hundred and twenty-five patients with spinal cord lesions from 13 spinal cord units in six countries from three continents were assessed with SCIM III and the...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Itzkovich M,Gelernter I,Biering-Sorensen F,Weeks C,Laramee MT,Craven BC,Tonack M,Hitzig SL,Glaser E,Zeilig G,Aito S,Scivoletto G,Mecci M,Chadwick RJ,El Masry WS,Osman A,Glass CA,Silva P,Soni BM,Gardner BP,Savic G

更新日期：2007-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In girls and women with Rett syndrome, we assessed the accuracy of the StepWatch Activity Monitor™ and investigated relationships between daily step counts, gross motor skills and age. METHOD:Twelve subjects (age 12.9 ± 8.0 years) participating in the Australian Rett Syndrome Database wore a StepWatch during a...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Downs J,Leonard H,Hill K

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This article outlines the development of an Assistive Technology (AT) service delivery model and suggests that a client-focused social and participatory service delivery model in AT can achieve the best results for people with disabilities and their carers. METHOD:It draws on case studies, which are part of th...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Craddock G,McCormack L

更新日期：2002-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To estimate pooled rates of gross and net energy consumption (ml/kg/min and J/kg/min) and energy cost (ml/kg/m and J/kg/m) during level surface walking with different assistance modalities post-stroke.Materials and Methods: Four databases were searched using keywords related to stroke, walking, and energy req...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Lefeber N,De Buyzer S,Dassen N,De Keersmaecker E,Kerckhofs E,Swinnen E

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore factors influencing physical activity (PA) reported by people living in rural/semi-rural communities in the south of England post-stroke, and to understand relationships between personal, interpersonal and environmental barriers and self-reported levels of PA. METHOD:A survey was mailed to patients ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Jackson S,Mercer C,Singer BJ

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to test the validity and reliability of the translated Norwegian version of the Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ-20) and the shorter version CPAQ-8 based on the same data. METHOD:The sample consisted of 120 women with chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain (CWP). The respo...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Eide H,Leren L,Sørebø Ø

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Two physical function questions on the widely used SF-12 Health Related Quality of Life questionnaire appear less than optimal for people with complete spinal cord injury (SCI). Physical function questions typically receive the lowest score unless the individual is ambulatory. Additionally, the influence of sec...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Dudley-Javoroski S,Shields RK

更新日期：2006-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To gain insight into visually impaired older people's views regarding acceptability of an adapted Falls Management Exercise programme, and to explore Postural Stability Instructors's perspectives on provision of the programme.Materials and methods: Data from this qualitative study comprised interviews with ni...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： de Jong LD,Coe D,Bailey C,Adams N,Skelton DA

更新日期：2019-12-25 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To enhance the employment outcomes of individuals who experience a stroke, it is essential to understand the factors that determine successful return to work. The aim of this systematic review was to examine barriers to and facilitators of return to work after stroke from the perspective of people with stroke t...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Brannigan C,Galvin R,Walsh ME,Loughnane C,Morrissey EJ,Macey C,Delargy M,Horgan NF

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore the perceptions of people with severe knee osteoarthritis and increased cardiovascular risk about participating in a walking program. METHODS:Qualitative study using semistructured interviews for people with severe knee osteoarthritis and increased cardiovascular risk who participated in a 12-week w...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Wallis JA,Webster KE,Levinger P,Singh PJ,Fong C,Taylor NF

更新日期：2019-04-01 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: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:To verify the applicability, reproducibility and validity of the SCIM III patients with non-traumatic spinal cord injury. METHOD:The cross-sectional study included 30 patients (66% females; 41.5 ± 14.7 yo) with non-traumatic spinal cord injury of any etiology. Subjects were subjected by computerized gait analy...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Almeida Cd,Coelho JN,Riberto M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00