Quantitative studies of validity: expanding our understanding of disability.

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine validity and test-retest reliability of a sensory test developed to evaluate ability of elderly subjects with/out a stroke to discriminate between textures with the sole of their foot. METHODS:Subjects poststroke, old adults and young subjects were tested twice. Twelve materials relevant to foot fun...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Ofek H,Alperin M,Knoll T,Livne D,Laufer Y

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Message generating is a complex process involving a number of processes, including the selection of modes to use. When expressing a message, human communicators typically use a combination of modes. This phenomenon is often termed multimodality. This article explores the use of models that explain multimodality...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Loncke FT,Campbell J,England AM,Haley T

更新日期：2006-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/METHOD:The article discusses rehabilitation practices in Zimbabwe from both a local and international perspective. It considers the nature of formal and informal rehabilitation services in the country, and rehabilitation personnel training. RESULTS:Indigenous disability-related practices dominate the informal ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Mpofu E

更新日期：2001-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this experiment was to quantify lumbar muscle endurance training for individuals with a recent episode of acute low back pain (LBP) (≥ moderate pain for ≥ 2 days) and to observe whether the training would reduce the rate and severity of recurrent LBP episodes. METHOD:Twenty-six participants who ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Ciriello VM,Shaw WS,Rivard AJ,Woiszwillo MJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 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:The purpose of this study is to present a retrospective study on clients with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) enrolled in a tele-motion-rehabilitation service program for two or more months. METHODS:Data from 82 clients (46 males; 74 with ABI), aged 22-85 years, are reported. The Kinect-based CogniMotion System (R...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kizony R,Weiss PL,Harel S,Feldman Y,Obuhov A,Zeilig G,Shani M

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To empirically test a biopsychoecological model referred to as Health Environmental Integration (HEI) by showing associations between the perception of unmet need for home accessibility features and the experience of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) difficulties. METHOD:A USA population-based cross-sectional s...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Stineman MG,Ross RN,Maislin G,Gray D

更新日期：2007-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: This study compared Internet use post-stroke in people with aphasia (n = 25) and without aphasia (n = 17). The purpose was to understand how people with aphasia were using the Internet and to investigate the impact of aphasia on their use.Materials and methods: A face-to-face supported questionnaire explored ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Menger F,Morris J,Salis C

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To study the long-term evolution of patients with lower-limb Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), focusing on functional and proprioceptive aspects and quality of life. Methods: In 20 patients suffering from chronic distal lower-limb CRPS diagnosed using Budapest criteria, we assessed joint position sense a...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Mouraux D,Lenoir C,Tuna T,Brassinne E,Sobczak S

更新日期：2019-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Many adults aged less than 65 years with high-care needs resulting from acquired disabilities are unable to access age-appropriate housing and support, and reside in residential aged care or live with family members who may struggle to navigate the disability support system. This qualitative study aimed to inve...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： McIntyre D,Fleming J,Foster M,Tweedy S

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the quality of life of mothers with children suffering from cerebral palsy compared with those who have children with minor health problems. METHOD:Forty mothers with a child suffering from cerebral palsy and 44 mothers with a child suffering from minor health problems participated in a comparative...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Eker L,Tüzün EH

更新日期：2004-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To develop a prognostic score for predicting work disability (WD) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) as strong indicator for poor vocational rehabilitation. METHOD:A cross-sectional study was performed in a group of 170 patients with AS, 120 work disabled and 50 still employed. The variables strongly...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Oancea C,Mihai C,Gherman D,Milicescu M,Ancuta I,Martin A,Bojinca M,Stoica V,Ciuvica MM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Impairment of language ability, aphasia, can cause barriers to communication and hence impact on participation in many life situations. This study aimed to describe and explore how persons with aphasia following stroke experience engaging in everyday occupations. METHOD:Six persons from Southwest Finland who h...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Niemi T,Johansson U

更新日期：2013-10-01 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 capture patients' relearning processes from regained function to improvements in daily life after grip reconstructive surgery in tetraplegia. SUBJECTS:Eleven people with tetraplegia who underwent grip reconstructive surgery during February 2009 to March 2011. METHODS:Qualitative interviews were conducted 7...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Wangdell J,Carlsson G,Friden J

更新日期：2014-01-01 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:This paper introduces readers to case-control studies and how to analyse them. Specifically, the odds ratio statistic is discussed. The importance of the odds ratio in epidemiology is that it is used as an approximation to the true relative risk. METHOD:Data are presented in the form of 2 x 2 contingency table...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Rigby AS

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study examines whether the relationships between activity limitations and independence are mediated by coping efficacy. METHOD:Data come from a cross-sectional survey of 286 adults, aged 55 or older, with osteoarthritis (OA) and/or osteoporosis (OP). Physical independence was assessed by asking to what ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Wang PP,Badley EM,Gignac M

更新日期：2004-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the goals, processes, resources and outcomes of on-road training lessons provided to drivers with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who failed an initial occupational therapy (OT) driver assessment. METHOD:Descriptive cohort study using file audit design of 340 drivers with mild to severe TBI. Measures ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Ross PE,Di Stefano M,Charlton J,Spitz G,Ponsford JL

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim is to examine two aspects of outcome after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Functional outcome was assessed by the Glasgow Outcome Scale - Extended (GOSE) and by clinician ratings, while health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was assessed by the Quality of Life after Brain Injury (QOLIBRI). METHOD:The GOS...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Koskinen S,Hokkinen EM,Wilson L,Sarajuuri J,Von Steinbüchel N,Truelle JL

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study systematically review and meta-analyse the effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) and length of hospital stay (LOS), both in the preoperative and/or postoperative periods of cardiac, pulmonary, and abdominal surgical patients. Sensitiv...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kendall F,Oliveira J,Peleteiro B,Pinho P,Bastos PT

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Overweight and obesity (OW/OB) rates are increasing among Canadian children and youth, with rates currently affecting one-third of 5-17 year olds. OW/OB is associated with numerous physical and psychosocial consequences, which are compounded when a child has a pre-existing disability. This is concerning ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Walker M,McPherson AC

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To translate and validate into the Greek language and setting the Sarcopenia Quality of Life (SarQoL®) questionnaire.Methods: A convenience sample of 176 Greek elderly people (136 females, 40 males; aged 71.19 ± 7.95 years) was recruited, 50 of which (36 females, 14 males) were diagnosed sarcopenic. Questionn...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Tsekoura M,Billis E,Gliatis J,Tsepis E,Matzaroglou C,Sakkas GK,Beaudart C,Bruyere O,Tyllianakis M,Panagiotopoulos E

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: Assessment and intervention strategies for communication disorders caused by right hemisphere stroke are at an early stage of development. There is also little evidence on how right hemisphere communication disorder is disabling for everyday life. This study explores how a woman with conversational problems follo...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Barnes S,Beeke S,Bloch S

更新日期：2020-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this paper is to show how the Rasch model can be used to develop a computer adaptive self-report of walking, climbing, and running. METHOD:Our instrument development work on the walking/climbing/running construct of the ICF Activity Measure was used to show how to develop a computer adaptive tes...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Velozo CA,Wang Y,Lehman L,Wang JH

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To explore what aspects of and how the child's functioning are discussed during a multi-professional team meeting when planning goals and interventions for rehabilitation.Materials and methods: Multiprofessional rehabilitation meetings were videotaped, the discussions transcribed and all content related to th...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Jeglinsky I,Kaakkuriniemi E,Veijola A,Kiviranta T

更新日期：2019-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:In this narrative review the potential and importance of handcycling are evaluated. Four conceptual models form the framework for this review; (1) the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health; (2) the Stress-Strain-Capacity model; (3) the Human-Activity-Assistive Technology model; and (4) ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kraaijenbrink C,Vegter R,de Groot S,Arnet U,Valent L,Verellen J,van Breukelen K,Hettinga F,Perret C,Abel T,Goosey-Tolfrey V,van der Woude L

更新日期：2020-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:A retrospective case series was performed to determine which measures of complexity, dependency and function most accurately predict inpatient neurorehabilitation length of stay for individuals with post-acute neurological disorders. METHODS:Sociodemographic, medical and functional variables were extracted from d...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Taiwo W,Wressle A,Bradley L

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of the study was to determine whether mechanical nerve root compression could indirectly contribute to early muscle fatigue because of impaired activation. METHOD:The patients' two legs and the control group's dominant leg were subjected to exhausting foot dorsiflexion against 2 kg weight. Electrop...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Tsur A,Glass I,Solzi P

更新日期：2002-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Little information exists about the long-term outcome of amyoplasia. In this article, a case report of a 93-year old woman is presented including both the development of the physical limitations and coping strategies. METHOD:The medical records, physical examinations and personal interviews during the last 10 ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Riemer G,Steen U

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00