Community-based group aquatic programme for individuals with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study.

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify facilitators and barriers frequently experienced by families of children with cerebral palsy (CP) and associated with being at the pre-intention, intention and action stages for physical activity. METHOD:Qualitative study involving in-depth focus group interviews with 33 ambulatory children and ado...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Verschuren O,Wiart L,Ketelaar M

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: The aim of this study was to clarify the association of scoliosis and windswept hips with immobility, lying position, and time in lying, in adults with cerebral palsy (CP).Methods: This cross-sectional study included 830 adults (469 males and 361 females) with a diagnosis of CP, 16-73 years, and classified ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Ágústsson A,Sveinsson T,Pope P,Rodby-Bousquet E

更新日期：2019-12-01 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：:Despite an increasing interest by researchers and clinicians, the pusher behaviour (PB) is still a poorly understood disorder, exhibited by some stroke patients, who push with their non-affected limbs towards the contralesional side and resist attempts at correction of their tilted posture. This review is aimed at cri...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Paci M,Baccini M,Rinaldi LA

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate a new style of resistance exercise using elastic bands and explore its therapeutic effect on the lower-extremity function of female patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. DESIGN:A randomized, controlled clinical trial. SETTING:University-affiliated medical center. PARTICIPANTS:Forty-...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Chang TF,Liou TH,Chen CH,Huang YC,Chang KH

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the prognostic value of single items of the Barthel Index (BI) at discharge from rehabilitation, in predicting independence in personal activities of daily living (ADL) (BI score ≥ 95/100) at five years after stroke. METHOD:People with stroke were recruited consecutively from four European rehabil...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： De Wit L,Putman K,Devos H,Brinkmann N,Dejaeger E,De Weerdt W,Jenni W,Lincoln N,Schuback B,Schupp W

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Patients and carers frequently express disappointment with the extent of recovery achieved at the point of discharge from physiotherapy. Research has suggested that high expectations of recovery may be encouraged by physiotherapists. This study examined the information exchanged between physiotherapists and pat...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Wiles R,Ashburn A,Payne S,Murphy C

更新日期：2002-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We report two cases of perioperative rehabilitation for abdominal cancer patients aged 75 years and older with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). CASE DESCRIPTION:Case 1 was a 75-year-old man with COPD and 52-year history of smoking 30 cigarettes per day. The patient was diagnosed with gastri...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kii Y,Mizuma M,Kawate N

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe young adults' experiences of living with recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD2) from a salutogenic orientation. METHODS:A qualitative explorative interview study, including 14 participants aged 20-30 years, was performed focusing on comprehensibility, manageability and meaningfulness in d...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Aho AC,Hultsjö S,Hjelm K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether English proficiency and/or the frequency of interpreter use impacts on health outcomes for inpatient stroke rehabilitation. METHOD: STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective case-control study. PARTICIPANTS:People admitted for inpatient stroke rehabilitation. A high English proficiency group comprised ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Davies SE,Dodd KJ,Tu A,Zucchi E,Zen S,Hill KD

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: To understand how people with stroke and carers adapt over time, and how health professionals support transition to home.Method: A multi-perspective, prospective, qualitative, longitudinal study was conducted using in-depth semi-structured interviews one and six months after inpatient discharge. Twenty-four parti...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Pereira CM,Greenwood N,Jones F

更新日期：2020-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: A mental model is the collection of an individual's perceptions, values, and expectations about a particular aspect of their life, which strongly influences behaviors. This study explored orthopedic outpatients mental models of adherence to prescribed home exercise programs and how they related to mental mode...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Rizzo J,Bell A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: Neuropsychological normative data for Latin America have been recently published, and for Colombia, in particular, but longitudinal neuropsychological outcomes after stroke have not yet been examined in this global region. The purpose of the current study was to compare functioning of individuals with stroke in C...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Olabarrieta-Landa L,Pugh M Jr,Calderón Chagualá A,Perrin PB,Arango-Lasprilla JC

更新日期：2019-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate how well visually impaired individuals can learn to use mobility scooters and which parts of the driving task deserve special attention. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A mobility scooter driving skill test was developed to compare driving skills (e.g. reverse driving, turning) between 48 visually impaire...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Cordes C,Heutink J,Brookhuis KA,Brouwer WH,Melis-Dankers BJM

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To date, there have been no longitudinal studies comparing walking at different levels of amputation. The objective of this study was to compare the self-selected walking velocity (SSWV) and selected physiologic variables during walking between a Syme and a later transtibial level of amputation for a single sub...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Lin-Chan S,Nielsen DH,Shurr DG,Saltzman CL

更新日期：2003-12-02 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：PURPOSE:The 6-Min Walking Test (6MWT) is widely used to measure the performance in various chronic conditions, such as in obese subjects. Reference equations for predicting distance walked during 6MWT specifically in adult obese subjects are not available. The aim of the paper is to establish reference values for 6MWT ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Capodaglio P,De Souza SA,Parisio C,Precilios H,Vismara L,Cimolin V,Brunani A

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The population of the First World is ageing, and as it does so elderly people are becoming an increasingly significant consumer group. This process has important ramifications for the ergonomics and design professions. The demand for products that have been developed with consideration for the elderly consumer will re...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Rogers N,Ward J,Brown R,Wright D

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Beyond promising experimental results of sensory passive stimulations in spatial cognition disorders, some questions still remain regarding interests of these stimulations during the daily activities in neglect. The aim of this case-study was to evaluate the effects of a protocol combining left neck-muscle vibr...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Ceyte H,Beis JM,Simon M,Rémy A,Anxionnat R,Paysant J,Caudron S

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Patients with Neurofibromatosis type 2 often experience debilitating neuro-otological problems which affect their mobility and balance. This study examined the efficacy of a personalised program of vestibular rehabilitation for patients with Neurofibromatosis type 2. MATERIALS AND METHODS:An observational coho...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Emmanouil B,Browne K,Halliday D,Parry A

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study is to estimate the associations of psychosocial factors with pain and disability outcomes among neck-pain patients enrolled in a randomized clinical trial of chiropractic treatments. METHODS:Neck-pain patients were randomized to one of 8 modes of chiropractic treatment. Health status ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Hurwitz EL,Goldstein MS,Morgenstern H,Chiang LM

更新日期：2006-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe functioning and health of elderly patients in an early post-acute rehabilitation facility and to identify the most common problems using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). METHODS:Cross-sectional survey in a convenience sample of elderly patients requiring...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Grill E,Stucki G,Boldt C,Joisten S,Swoboda W

更新日期：2005-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to describe the development of the Motivation for Change Questionnaire (MCQ) and to test its intra-patient reliability on musculoskeletal pain patients in interdisciplinary rehabilitation as a basis for use in rehabilitation planning. METHOD:The MCQ questionnaire was developed fro...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Gard G,Rivano M,Grahn B

更新日期：2005-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the physical strain of comfortable walking in children with mild cerebral palsy (CP) in comparison to typically developing (TD) children. Physical strain was defined as the oxygen uptake during walking (VO(2walk)) expressed as a percentage of their maximal aerobic capacity (VO(2peak)). METHOD:Eight...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Dallmeijer AJ,Brehm MA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Carers and health professionals who work with people with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are reported to think that the communication skills of people with HIV are "odd" and a range of difficulties with communication have been identified. However, little research has examined the "pragmatic" skills of p...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： McCabe P,Sheard C,Code C

更新日期：2007-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinician often faces the problem that certain types of chronic pains remain refractory to the commonly used analgesic treatment options. Neuropathic pain, which is defined as pain caused by direct nerve lesions, may have different causes and a variety of clinical presentations. A correct management of c...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Vissers KC

更新日期：2006-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the prevalence of health problems among persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) living in the Netherlands, to identify the problems experienced as most important, and to analyse the experienced impact of these most important problems on daily activities and social life. METHOD:Postal survey among ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Bloemen-Vrencken JH,Post MW,Hendriks JM,De Reus EC,De Witte LP

更新日期：2005-11-30 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: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：PURPOSE:In Norway, the speech therapist is responsible for the assessment of language impairment after stroke, but many hospitals have no speech therapist. This study therefore developed and evaluated a simple method to be used by nurses to detect aphasia in the acute stage of stroke; the Ullevaal Aphasia Screening (UA...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Thommessen B,Thoresen GE,Bautz-Holter E,Laake K

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00