Rasch analysis of the Italian version of fear avoidance beliefs questionnaire (FABQ-I).

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to examine relatives' perception of an assistive technology intervention aimed at persons with dementia (PwDs) and their relatives, and to examine whether, and how, experiences of the intervention process differed between relatives valuing the intervention to be of high, and relatives ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Alwin J,Persson J,Krevers B

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Injured workers can experience a myriad of difficulties while attempting workplace reintegration and, in some cases, problems encountered result in workers being unable to take up employment opportunities and/or maintain employment gains. This project aimed to discover what injured workers report as being the r...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Young AE

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify physical, emotional and psychosocial issues in the older person with spina bifida (SB). METHOD:Members of the Dutch patients' association aged >25 years (n = 184) were asked to complete a questionnaire. This survey contained questions on physical and psychosocial complaints, as well as problems reg...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Veenboer PW,Procee AI,Verheijden JM,Bosch JL,van Asbeck FW,de Kort LM

更新日期：2014-01-01 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:To summarize the potential origins of fatigue poststroke from a neuromuscular perspective, including stroke-induced alterations at the cortical, spinal and muscle levels. METHOD:Perspective based on narrative literature review. RESULTS:Fatigue is a highly prevalent, but poorly understood symptom poststroke. N...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Knorr S,Rice CL,Garland SJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：PURPOSE:To use the University of California Los Angeles Loneliness Scale Version 3 to (a) explore and compare the levels of loneliness experienced between two groups of older adults (aged 40 years and over) with cerebral palsy, a group who use natural speech to communicate and a group who use augmentative and alternati...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Balandin S,Berg N,Waller A

更新日期：2006-04-30 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

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:To review prevailing models of disability management and prevention with respect to communication, and to suggest alternative approaches. METHOD:Review of selected articles. RESULTS:Effective disability management and return to work strategies have been the focus of an increasing number of intervention progra...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Pransky G,Shaw W,Franche RL,Clarke A

更新日期：2004-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To measure the frequency of participation in life situations. METHODS:A sample of 83 persons with systemic sclerosis (SSc) completed questionnaires regarding the presence and severity of disease symptoms, disability [the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ)], depression [the Center for Epidemiologic Studies D...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Poole JL,Chandrasekaran A,Hildebrand K,Skipper B

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess and compare the levels of walking symmetry in ambulatory participants with spinal cord injury (SCI) who had different degrees of lesion severity, levels of walking ability, and fall history. In addition, the study explored the relationship between the levels of walking symmetry and variables related t...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Kumprou M,Amatachaya P,Sooknuan T,Thaweewannakij T,Amatachaya S

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of perceptual assessment and treatment provided on a stroke unit by comparison with that provided on health care of the elderly and general medical wards. Stroke patients admitted to hospital were randomly allocated to a stroke unit or conventional wards. Perceptual i...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Lincoln NB,Drummond AE,Berman P

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This manuscript seeks to explain why applications of item response theory (IRT) and factor analytic methods provide evidence of validity, and why for the same reasons that they provide evidence of validity, they can advance substantive knowledge. METHODS:A narrative review of the psychometrics literature and d...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Gerrard P

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: Although measuring outcome of rehabilitation in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder is considered important no consensus exists on which instruments to use. An important attribute of a measurement instrument would be that it is sensitive to clinical changes. The aim of this prospective, observat...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Heus I,Weezenberg D,Severijnen S,Vliet Vlieland T,van der Holst M

更新日期：2020-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: To investigate the: (i) inter-rater and test-retest reliability of the toe tap test for people with stroke, (ii) the convergent validity of toe tap test counts with stroke-specific impairments, (iii) minimum detectable change in toe tap test counts, (iv) toe tap test cutoff counts which best discriminating...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Ng SSM,Tse MMY,Tam EWC,Lai CYY

更新日期：2019-11-01 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:This study aimed to: (a) investigate whether, and if so which, sexual problems are present in people with a limb amputation; (b) analyze how they experience their sexuality; and (c) investigate whether sexuality was discussed with them during their rehabilitation process. METHOD:In total, 301 participants comp...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Verschuren JE,Geertzen JH,Enzlin P,Dijkstra PU,Dekker R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The incidence of stroke is of global concern, and the rates of recurrence are high. Many risk factors are related to lifestyle behaviours and, as such, are amenable to change. Implementation of effective secondary prevention interventions is essential; however, little is known about influences on participation ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Lawrence M,Pringle J,Kerr S,Booth J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this article is to describe the changing nature, process and structure of an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) in response to internal and external factors. METHOD:This article is based on the interview data collected for the study which focussed on the experiences and perception...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Yoshida KK,Parnes P,Brooks D,Cameron D

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present a minimally invasive technique for the management of chronic Achilles tendinopathy (AT). METHODS:Four longitudinal skin incisions each 0.5 cm long are made. Two incisions are made just medial and lateral to the origin of the tendon; the other two incisions are made just medial and lateral to the dis...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Longo UG,Ramamurthy C,Denaro V,Maffulli N

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the discriminant validity, test-retest reliability, administration time and acceptability of the pediatric evaluation of disability inventory computer adaptive test (PEDI-CAT). METHODS:A sample of 102 parents of children 3 through 20 years of age with (n = 50) and without (n = 52) disabilities was r...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Dumas HM,Fragala-Pinkham MA,Haley SM,Ni P,Coster W,Kramer JM,Kao YC,Moed R,Ludlow LH

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess quality of life (QoL) in two groups of patients with long-term musculoskeletal pain with and without psychiatric co-morbidity and to compare them with a reference group of normative controls. The patients in both study groups were sick-listed full or part time for 3 months or more. METHOD:The patient...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Peilot B,Andréll P,Mannerkorpi K,Mannheimer C

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to investigate the ability of oxygen uptake kinetics to predict short-term outcomes after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. METHODS:Fifty-two patients aged 60.9 ± 7.8 years waiting for off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery were evaluated. The 6-min walk test distance was performed pre-operat...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Rocco IS,Viceconte M,Pauletti HO,Matos-Garcia BC,Marcondi NO,Bublitz C,Bolzan DW,Moreira RSL,Reis MS,Hossne NA Jr,Gomes WJ,Arena R,Guizilini S

更新日期：2019-03-01 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: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:Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) has been practiced in mainland China for over three decades. This study reviews the development of CBR and describes its practice in Chinese communities in order to discuss current controversies within CBR practice internationally and in the Chinese context. METHOD:Review o...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Chung EY,Packer T,Yau M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The impact of various disabilities may differ greatly from individual to individual. Therefore, for a full assessment of a rehabilitee, objective aspects of disability should be supplemented with disability perception. The purpose of this study was to construct a self-administered questionnaire of 39 abilities/activit...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Laman H,Lankhorst GJ

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The subacute phase of low back pain has been termed as the "golden hour" to intervene to prevent work disability. This notion is based on the literature up to 2001 and is limited to back pain. In this narrative review, we examined whether the current literature indicate an optimal time for return to work (RTW) interve...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Aasdahl L,Fimland MS

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Rehabilitation Activities Profile (RAP) is an ICIDH-based assessment method that covers the domains of communication, mobility, personal care, occupation, and relationships. Disabilities and handicaps in these domains are assessed on four-point Likert scales for severity. Problems perceived by the patient associat...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Van Bennekom CA,Jelles F,Lankhorst GJ

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00