Associations between socio-demographic factors, encounters with healthcare professionals and perceived ability to return to work in people sick-listed due to heart failure in Sweden: a cross-sectional study.

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 investigate the effects of a special seating device: Thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis with non-rigid SIDO frame (TLSO-SIDO) in non-ambulant children with cerebral palsy. METHOD:A prospective study with matched pairs (the same subject pre- and post-intervention) was carried out. A comparison of the lateral vi...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Vekerdy Z

更新日期：2007-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health is the international standard for describing and monitoring functioning. While the categories, the units of the classification, were not designed with measurement in mind, the hierarchical structure of the classification lends itself to t...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Prodinger B,Stucki G,Coenen M,Tennant A

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore the development of a speech interface to a virtual world and to consider its relevance for disabled users. METHOD:The system was developed using mainly software that is available at minimal cost. How well the system functioned was assessed by measuring the number of times a group of users with a ran...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Evett L,Tan YK

更新日期：2002-07-20 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:The aim of the current study was to examine the effects on sickness absence of multimodal rehabilitation delivered within the framework of a national implementation of evidence based rehabilitation, the rehabilitation guarantee for nonspecific musculoskeletal pain. METHOD:This was an observational matched cont...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Busch H,Björk Brämberg E,Hagberg J,Bodin L,Jensen I

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Walking ability in general and specifically for lower limb amputees is of major importance for social mobility and ADL independence. Walking determines prosthesis prescription. The aim of this study was to mathematically analyse factors influencing claimed walking distance of lower limb amputees of 500 m or mor...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Geertzen JH,Bosmans JC,van der Schans CP,Dijkstra PU

更新日期：2005-02-04 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:Despite increasing evidence of adverse effects on informal carers of caring for stroke survivors, little is known about the characteristics of carers and survivors that influence carer outcomes. The purpose of this review is to summarize factors influencing outcomes in carers of stroke survivors. METHODS:A sys...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Greenwood N,Mackenzie A,Cloud GC,Wilson N

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To raise professional awareness of factors that may influence the support offered by clinicians to people with acquired brain injury (ABI), and to consider the potential implications of these factors in terms of post-injury rehabilitation and living. METHOD:A review of the literature was conducted to identify ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Knox L,Douglas JM,Bigby C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The Arm propelled three wheeled chair (APTWC) is in common use in the economically poor countries for outdoor ambulation, the propulsion force of which is exerted by arm cranking in asynchronous fashion. The purpose of the study was to assess the ambulatory performance of the users of the device using heart rat...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Mukherjee G,Samanta A

更新日期：2000-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the reproducibility, responsiveness and concurrent validity of Dutch versions of the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), and Checklist Individual Strength (CIS20R) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). METHOD:Forthy-three ambulatory patients with MS (mean age 48...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Rietberg MB,Van Wegen EE,Kwakkel G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) is promising as an adjuvant to rehabilitation of motor function after stroke. Despite numerous studies and reviews for the upper limb, NIBS targeting the lower limb and gait recovery after stroke is a newly emerging field of research. PURPOSE:To summarize findings from ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Fleming MK,Pavlou M,Newham DJ,Sztriha L,Teo JT

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study explored health professionals' views about the influence of Muslim religious beliefs on Kuwaiti patients' self-efficacy within stroke rehabilitation. It also explored their confidence in discussing religious issues with patients during rehabilitation. METHOD:Qualitative semi-structured interviews we...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Omu O,Reynolds F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify what types of social rules are involved in group interventions led by physiotherapists (PTs), and how these rules influence individual recovery. METHODS:Eight patients; six women and two men, which had recently undergone elective hip or knee replacement surgery, were recruited as informants from an...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Blixt L,Solbrække KN

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The purpose of this study was to understand how neighbourhoods - as physical and social environments - influence community mobility. Seeking an insider's perspective, the study employed an ethnographic research design. Immersed within the daily lives of 6 older adults over an 8-month period, auditory, textua...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Gardner P

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Previous work has shown that information technology (IT), such as personal computers and other digital devices (e.g. tablets, laptops, etc.), software, online resources and hand-held communication tools (e.g. cellphones), has benefits for health and well-being for persons with chronic health conditions. To date...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Mattar AA,Hitzig SL,McGillivray CF

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：PURPOSE:To develop a test that identified fallers from their turning strategies, as people with Parkinson's Disease (PD) commonly fall turning. METHOD:We compared (1) Turn Types demonstrated when turning 180 degrees during the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG Test) by 19 non-fallers and 29 fallers (median age 71) and (2) Tur...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Stack E,Jupp K,Ashburn A

更新日期：2004-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim was to compare self-rated health, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), social networks and health care utilisation of those granted disability pension (DP) and those not granted disability pension (nDP). METHOD:Demographic data and medical diagnoses were obtained from the records of the social insur...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Ydreborg B,Ekberg K,Nordlund A

更新日期：2006-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To identify current practices related to the assessment, monitoring and discussion of bodyweight, growth and obesity in neuromuscular clinics for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).Methods: A cross-sectional, online survey was distributed using snowball sampling to healthcare providers working wi...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： McPherson AC,Amin R,McAdam L,Kalnins D,Lui T

更新日期：2020-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Problems with access to outpatient physiotherapy services have been reported in publicly funded healthcare systems worldwide. A few studies have reported management strategies aimed at reducing extensive waiting lists, but their association with waiting times is not fully understood. The purpose of this study w...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Deslauriers S,Raymond MH,Laliberté M,Lavoie A,Desmeules F,Feldman DE,Perreault K

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study has had two main aims, the first to investigate and gather knowledge of the major job functions of Swedish rehabilitation workers, the second to study the frequency of use of these functions in the VR process. METHOD:Structured questionnaires were sent to Swedish rehabilitation workers from public a...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Millet PB,Vaittinen P

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The built, social and economic environments are associated with disability, but knowledge of how these environmental characteristics simultaneously influence older adults' ability to shop independently is limited. OBJECTIVE:We investigated cross-sectional associations between the outdoor home, local neighbo...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Brenner AB,Clarke PJ

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The study aimed to establish whether the manual ability classification system (MACS), a valid classification system for manual ability in children with cerebral palsy (CP), is applicable in young adults with CP and normal intelligence. SUBJECTS:The participants (n = 83) were young adults with CP and normal int...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： van Meeteren J,Nieuwenhuijsen C,de Grund A,Stam HJ,Roebroeck ME,Transition Research Group South West Netherlands.

更新日期：2010-01-01 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:Storybook reading provides a natural language learning context in which to support early symbolic communication. In this study, we explored the impact of (1) resting hand splints, (2) light tech augmentative communication systems such as voice-output devices and symbols, and (3) very basic parent training on th...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Koppenhaver DA,Erickson KA,Harris B,McLellan J,Skotko BG,Newton RA

更新日期：2001-02-15 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:To adapt the American PEDI into a Dutch version, and to establish the content validity of this pediatric functional status instrument. METHODS:The adaptation process was based on current scientific guidelines in the field of cross-cultural research. Thirty-one allied health professionals completed a validity q...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Custers JW,Wassenberg-Severijnen JE,Van der Net J,Vermeer A,Hart HT,Helders PJ

更新日期：2002-03-20 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