Quality of life assessed with Short Form 36 – a comparison between two populations with long-term musculoskeletal pain disorders.

abstract：PURPOSE: To expand understanding of informal stroke care-giving, validated tools previously used in Hong Kong and in the U.K. were used with Australian stroke carers to assess their stroke-related knowledge, perceived needs, satisfaction with services received and sense of burden after stroke patients' discharge home f...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Perry L,Middleton S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe and identify various perspectives on eating difficulties following stroke to enable theory development and facilitate advancement of interventions. METHODS:Concept analysis in line with Morse's principles of exploring pragmatic utility was used throughout the data collection and analysis. Peer-revi...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Klinke ME,Wilson ME,Hafsteinsdóttir TB,Jónsdóttir H

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aged-related loss of ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM) and toe plantarflexor strength play an important role in gait performance. Further, conventional strength, balance and gait training can significantly improve the lower extremity muscle power and functional abilities of older individuals. It remai...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Hartmann A,Murer K,de Bie RA,de Bruin ED

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: This study was conducted in a home-based context where trained occupational therapists delivered progressive physical exercise training and home modification intervention for preventing falls, namely the FIT-at-Home intervention. We assessed the feasibility of the intervention's content and mode of delivery f...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Müller C,Lautenschläger S,Dörge C,Voigt-Radloff S

更新日期：2019-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This article examines the distinctive opportunities and challenges involved in treating sub-acute low back pain (LBP). Several risk factors have been identified. Thus, a multi-disciplinary design and a comprehensive bio-psycho-social approach seem to be the best modality of intervention to improve outcome. MET...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Giaquinto S,Bruti L,Dall'Armi V,Gison A,Palma E

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Rural Australians comprise a third of the population. However, there are relatively few research studies that have focused on issues for children with developmental disabilities in rural regions. In particular, there is very limited research that gives voice to parents regarding challenges faced by them due to ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Hussain R,Tait K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In the future, budget constraints will make efficient care for stroke patients more important. The cost of hospitalization for stroke is high. It is desirable to consider a patient's discharge destination soon after onset and thereby screen patients for further care. This study aims to review the evidence of fa...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Van der Cruyssen K,Vereeck L,Saeys W,Remmen R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore the associations between (improvement in) fatigue and (improvement in) clinical and cognitive factors in patients with chronic widespread pain (CWP), participating in multidisciplinary rehabilitation treatment. METHODS:Data were used from baseline, 6 and 18 months of follow-up during a prospective c...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： de Rooij A,van der Leeden M,de Boer MR,Steultjens MP,Dekker J,Roorda LD

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:A 4-week Pain Coping Strategies (PCS) programme has been developed for chronic pain patients who may still be undergoing medical interventions but who would benefit from learning pain management skills. The long-term negative behaviours associated with chronic pain may be prevented by introducing pain managemen...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Mead K,Theadom A,Byron K,Dupont S

更新日期：2007-02-15 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 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：:This paper gives a brief introduction to the geography and demography of the Republic of South Korea. Since 1988 South Korea has been actively legislating and implementing welfare policy for the disabled of the Republic. An overview of these policy changes is presented. The extent to which the policy has been implemen...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kim YH,Jo NK

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this paper is to assist those engaged in research dealing with attitudes towards persons with disabilities by presenting a catalogue of various attitude measurement methods. METHOD:A review of the methodological and psychological literatures on the measurement of attitudes towards persons with d...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Antonak RF,Livneh H

更新日期：2000-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To examine whether Obstructive Sleep Apnoea severity, sleep-related problems, and anxiety are associated with work functioning in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea patients, when controlled for age, gender and type of occupation. To investigate whether anxiety moderates the associations between sleep-related problems ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Timkova V,Nagyova I,Reijneveld SA,Tkacova R,van Dijk JP,Bültmann U

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The problem of complex healthcare to MS patients, together with the rising prevalence of MS and escalating costs, has caused healthcare policy makers to consider innovative approaches to controlling costs and improving the quality of care. An integrated care approach may provide a means for better coordination ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Jansen DE,Krol B,Groothoff JW,Post D

更新日期：2007-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study is to cross-culturally adapt the Knee Outcome Survey-Activities of Daily Living Scale into Arabic and to assess its psychometric properties (internal consistency, reliability, validity, and responsiveness) in patients with knee disorders. METHODS:The cross-cultural adaptation process ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Bouzubar FF,Aljadi SH,Alotaibi NM,Irrgang JJ

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this paper is to describe and analyse the current situation of the physiotherapy component of the Rehabilitation of Afghans with Disability (RAD) programme, in order to identify the needs and challenges for further development. METHOD:The study was conducted as a field study with an anthropological ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Wickford J,Hultberg J,Rosberg S

更新日期：2008-01-01 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:This article describes the content of and adherence with a nurse-led home visiting programme (Dutch Geriatric Intervention Programme; DGIP) for vulnerable older people. The randomised Dutch EASYcare Study showed positive patient endpoints for DGIP. Describing content and adherence is rarely performed, but highl...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Melis RJ,van Eijken MI,Boon ME,Olde Rikkert MG,van Achterberg T

更新日期：2010-01-01 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:Persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) often experience a decrease in walking performance while simultaneously performing a cognitive task. This decrease in walking performance is termed dual task cost (DTC). OBJECTIVE:To examine if mobility and cognitive function are correlates of DTC in persons with MS. ME...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Sosnoff JJ,Socie MJ,Sandroff BM,Balantrapu S,Suh Y,Pula JH,Motl RW

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor disorder characterised by an uncomfortable urge to move the legs. Management is primarily pharmacological. Effects for non-pharmacological, non-surgical options are published but lack systematic examination. Objectives: To synthesise results of non-pharmacol...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Harrison EG,Keating JL,Morgan PE

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The effects of gravity and immobilisation are regarded as factors in the development of spinal deformity in cerebral palsy (CP). This study was to assess the body positions in daily life of children with CP using a wearable device. METHOD:Four institutionalised children with severe quadriplegic CP participated...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Sato H,Hirai T

更新日期：2011-01-01 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：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: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：:This paper presents a model of disability disparities. Though the concept of health disparities is discussed in the health care literature, there is no such model that explicitly addresses disparities in the disability literature. Therefore, this model begins to fill a void in the disability literature. Part of the va...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Lewis A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the reliability, responsiveness, and convergent validity of the Four-Meter Walk Test (4mWT) compared to the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) surrounding total knee arthroplasty (TKA). DESIGN:Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. SETTING:Research laboratory. PARTICIPANTS:One hundred s...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kittelson A,Carmichael J,Stevens-Lapsley J,Bade M

更新日期：2020-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The article considers the extent to which disability has been recognized and included in two main documents produced to date as part of the United Nations Post-2015 Development agenda process. This is the process that is defining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will succeed the UN Millennium Dev...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Tardi R,Njelesani J

更新日期：2015-01-01 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