Cost-benefit analysis for sheltered employment service programs for people with disabilities in Taiwan - a preliminary study.

abstract：PURPOSE:The objectives of this study were to describe perceptions of disability among South Asian immigrant mothers of children with disabilities in a large multicultural urban centre in Ontario, Canada, and to explore how these perceptions influence rehabilitation services. The study was built on our previous work con...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Daudji A,Eby S,Foo T,Ladak F,Sinclair C,Landry MD,Moody K,Gibson BE

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose was to explore and understand what patients with mild acquired brain injury (mABI) consider is effective in a holistic therapy group rehabilitation programme and how the programme affects the rehabilitation process. METHODS:Thematic interviews were conducted with ten informants with diagnosed mABI....

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Nilsson C,Bartfai A,Löfgren M

更新日期：2011-01-01 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:The study aimed to explore the views of health professionals on (i) physical activity in people who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and (ii) the design of an intervention to promote physical activity in this population. METHOD:We used a qualitative methodology and conducted 14 interviews (rheumatologists n = 7,...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Larkin L,Gallagher S,Fraser A,Kennedy N

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To describe physical activity (PA) levels and motivators and barriers to PA amongst haemodialysis (HD) patients and to identify an appropriate approach to increasing their PA. Methods: A cross-sectional mixed methods study conducted in a tertiary and satellite HD unit. One hundred and one participants aged 18...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Sutherland S,Penfold R,Doherty A,Milne Z,Dawes H,Pugh C,Boulton M,Newton JL

更新日期：2019-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Physical activity confers many physical and psychosocial benefits for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors, yet most are not active enough to accrue benefits. Parental support for physical activity may be important to consider when exploring factors that influence physical activity in this populatio...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Price J,Wurz A,Ramphal R,Wilson K,Brunet J

更新日期：2020-01-19 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 investigate the variables per International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)-domain that are associated with upper limb (UL) function in women after breast cancer surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS:PubMed and Web of Science were searched until 7 January 2020. Eligibility criteria were:...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： De Groef A,Van der Gucht E,Dams L,Evenepoel M,Teppers L,Toppet-Hoegars J,De Baets L

更新日期：2020-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. Commencing an early and active mobilisation programme in the acute stages of stroke may have important physical and psychological benefits that might improve long-term quality of life. We hypothesised that patients who received very early mobilisation (VEM) would experience better quality of life than those r...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Tyedin K,Cumming TB,Bernhardt J

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the sensitivity and responsiveness of the Health-Related Quality of Life in Stroke Patients-40 (HRQOLISP-40) scale in evaluating stroke patients from onset to 12 months. METHODS:Fifty-five patients with first-incidence stroke were followed-up for 12 months. The HRQOLISP-40 scale was used to asse...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Vincent-Onabajo GO,Owolabi MO,Hamzat TK

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To improve the operating speed of the traditional row-column scanning computer keyboard-mouse composite panel controlled using a single key. METHOD:Using a single mouse input control window can avoid scanning unnecessary keyboard characters, thereby increasing the speed in performing mouse commands. In additio...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Chen YL,Chen SC,Chen WL,Luh JJ,Lai JS

更新日期：2003-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Chiropody is a rather unknown paramedical profession in The Netherlands. A chiropodist treats foot and nail problems or postural deviations which may be corrected by means of remedial foot therapy. There is no history of scientific research on chiropody. A necessary first step is a survey on professional practice, dia...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Van Gisbergen MJ,Dekker J,Zuijderduin W

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: This study aims to explore the physical, psychological and social wellbeing of veterans who have experienced limb-loss and to ascertain the factors that contribute to the ability of veterans to maintain their independence at various stages in their lives.Methods: Sixty two life-story interviews were conducted...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： McGill G,Wilson G,Caddick N,Forster N,Kiernan MD

更新日期：2020-03-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine test-retest reliability and construct validity of the Scandinavian version of the caregiver priorities and child health index of life with disabilities (CPCHILD) questionnaire for children with cerebral palsy (CP). METHODS:Families were recruited in Sweden and Norway and stratified according to the ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Pettersson K,Bjerke KM,Jahnsen R,Öhrvik J,Rodby-Bousquet E

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Explore the potential benefits of using priming methods prior to an active hand task in the acute phase post-stroke in persons with severe upper extremity hemiparesis. METHODS:Five individuals were trained using priming techniques including virtual reality (VR) based visual mirror feedback and contralaterally ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Patel J,Qiu Q,Yarossi M,Merians A,Massood S,Tunik E,Adamovich S,Fluet G

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) is the most widely used and recommended clinical scale for evaluation of sensorimotor impairment post stroke, but an official Spanish version is not available today. This study aimed to establish methodological structure for translation and cultural adaptation process and perform a...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Barbosa NE,Forero SM,Galeano CP,Hernández ED,Landinez NS,Sunnerhagen KS,Alt Murphy M

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study investigates coping strategies after traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their associations with health-related quality of life (HRQoL). METHODS:Participants were 141 adults followed up 3 months to 15 years after TBI of all severity degrees. Coping was assessed by the Freiburg Questionnaire of Coping w...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Sasse N,Gibbons H,Wilson L,Martinez R,Sehmisch S,von Wild K,von Steinbüchel N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Childhood mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) has been associated with negative adult outcomes. Effective interventions require identification of the injury event. There is currently little information regarding the accuracy of adult recall of childhood mTBI. METHOD:Prospectively collected information from a...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： McKinlay A,Horwood LJ

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surveys have been the conventional methods used for identification of people with disabilities; however, they have been observed to be expensive and time-consuming that may not be affordable or practical. As a result, the participatory rural appraisal (PRA) and key informant (KI) approaches have been develop...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Gona JK,Xiong T,Muhit MA,Newton CR,Hartley S

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To measure and compare physical activity profiles and sedentary time between community dwelling stroke survivors and healthy volunteers. METHODS:Twenty-two stroke survivors (10 men, age 55.3 ± 9.9 years; 4.2 ± 4.0 years since their stroke) were recruited from local stroke support groups, and 22 controls were m...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Paul L,Brewster S,Wyke S,Gill JM,Alexander G,Dybus A,Rafferty D

更新日期：2016-01-01 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: To investigate test-retest and inter-rater reliability of maximum isometric arm muscle strength measurements using the hand-held dynamometer (HDD) and maximum isometric grip and pinch strength measurements using the Biometrics E-Link Evaluation System in children aged 7-12 years with unilateral spastic cerebr...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Dekkers K,Janssen-Potten Y,Gordon AM,Speth L,Smeets R,Rameckers E

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Evidence regarding everyday life activities in people living with COPD is limited. Such evidence can improve our understanding when designing interventions for pulmonary rehabilitation that aim at increasing or maintaining participation in these activities. The aim of this study was to describe how people livin...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kaptain RJ,Helle T,Kottorp A,Patomella AH

更新日期：2021-01-20 00:00:00

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：:Purpose: Peer support can be helpful in rehabilitation from breast cancer, but participation in peer support groups is low. Groups that provide support opportunities in physical activity contexts are an attractive alternative for some survivors. This study examined survivors' reasons for joining and maintaining partic...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： McDonough MH,Patterson MC,Weisenbach BB,Ullrich-French S,Sabiston CM

更新日期：2019-07-01 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：:Objective: To synthesize evidence of the effectiveness of socio-ecological resilience rehabilitation programs on returning to work (RTW), self-efficacy, and stress mitigation following traumatic physical injuries.Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Proquest, Cinahl, Web of Science, Clinical Trials Database, and the Cochrane Cent...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Heathcote K,Wullschleger M,Sun J

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the measurement properties of the StepWatch(™) Activity Monitor (SAM) and ActivPAL in COPD. METHOD:Whilst wearing both monitors, participants performed walking tasks at two self-selected speeds, with and without a rollator. Steps obtained using the monitors were compared with that measured by direc...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Cindy Ng LW,Jenkins S,Hill K

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

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 establish through gait analysis how changing the mass at the distal end of an in-house, custom-made trans-tibial dynamic elastic response prosthetic limb altered selected gait variables. Including; walking velocity, cadence, single support and hip power for a single amputee. METHOD:A before-after single-sub...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Hillery SC,Wallace ES

更新日期：2000-05-20 00:00:00