abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to assess the clinical course of patients with acute low back pain (LBP) throughout 12 weeks and to identify the prognostic factors for non-recovery in the short term. METHOD:A total of 91 patients with acute LBP (<3 weeks) were included in this study. Baseline assessments including d...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Gurcay E,Bal A,Eksioglu E,Hasturk AE,Gurcay AG,Cakci A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The World Health Organisation Disability Assessment Schedule II (WHODAS II) is an instrument developed by the World Health Organisation in order to assess behavioural limitations and restrictions to participation experienced by an individual, independently from a medical diagnosis. The conceptual frame of ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Federici S,Meloni F,Mancini A,Lauriola M,Olivetti Belardinelli M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The diagnosis of a life-threatening illness can be an extremely stressful, traumatic experience. However, many survivors report also various positive changes, referred in empirical literature as post-traumatic growth (PTG). Empirical studies that documented stress disorders and PTG in patients and survivors of ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Barskova T,Oesterreich R

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a transient inflammatory disorder affecting peripheral nerves, characterised by weakness and numbness in limbs, upper body and face. Residual problems affect a large minority, and complicate return to work. This qualitative study explored the experiences of people who returned t...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Royal E,Reynolds FA,Houlden H

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Although an effective face-to-face fatigue program is available, people with transportation, time or geographic restrictions cannot access this intervention. Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop and to evaluate effectiveness of an online fatigue self-management program (online FSMP). METHODS:Key fea...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Ghahari S,Packer TL,Passmore AE

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects of goal directed functional therapy (GDT) to activity focused therapy (AT) for preschool children with cerebral palsy (CP) on everyday activities and gross motor function. Another aim was to evaluate goal attainment in the GDT group. METHODS:A prospective intervention study comparing t...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Löwing K,Bexelius A,Brogren Carlberg E

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：PURPOSE:Few studies on disabilities relate to neurogenic chronic pain conditions and how pain influences the patient's ability to maintain life roles. Polyneuropathy is a condition with muscle weakness, sensory impairment and sometimes additional pain of neurogenic origin. The aim was to investigate disability reported...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Liedberg GM,Vrethem M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to explore the cultural meaning and dimensions of quality of life from the perspective of Brazilian burn patients. METHOD:A qualitative research approach was used. Nineteen burn patients and their close relatives participated in this ethnographic study. Data were collected by means of d...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Rossi LA,Costa MC,Dantas RS,Ciofi-Silva CL,Lopes LM

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a disorder affecting the peripheral nerves. The purpose of this study was to describe disability and health status in patients with CIDP in Sweden. METHODS:All 22 adult patients with CIDP at the Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge were invited to...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Westblad ME,Forsberg A,Press R

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. HIV/AIDS has grown to become the biggest epidemic in modern history. Southern Africa is at the epicentre of the global epidemic, with just of a third of the world's HIV-positive population living here. It is known that HIV/AIDS affect vulnerable population groups. It is surprising then, that persons with disa...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Rohleder P,Braathen SH,Swartz L,Eide AH

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the first Italian experience of ICF implementation in the Labour Sector by a Ministerial body, and the development of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)-based worker checklist. METHODS:Nation-wide training was provided. ICF-based worker checklist was develo...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Conclave M,Fusaro G,Sala M,Martinuzzi A,Russo E,Frare M,Gorini G,Leonardi M,Raggi A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present the preliminary results of training courses on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) prepared by Italian WHO FIC CC and to report on strategies for ICF dissemination among primary health care (PHC) workers in Mavalane Health Area, Maputo, Mozambique. METHODS:A ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Borgnolo G,Soares IC,Dos Santos Soares B,Gongolo F,Vaz P,Meucci P,Quintas R,Lembo R,Martinuzzi A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:There is much heterogeneity and disconnect in the approaches used by service providers to conduct needs assessments, set goals and evaluate outcomes for clients receiving pediatric rehabilitation services. The purpose of this article is to describe how the International Classification of Functioning, Disability...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： McDougall J,Wright V

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review research that examined the participation in activities of children who have cerebral palsy, in order to understand their extent of participation and the factors that influenced participation. METHODS:A comprehensive search of seven databases retrieved 2,111 papers, 40 of which met criteria and were r...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Imms C

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Tendons behave viscoelastically and exhibit adaptive responses to conditions of increased loading and disuse. Strain patterns in tendons may not be uniform, as tendons show stress-shielded areas and areas subjected to compressive loading at the enthesis. These areas correspond to the sites where tendinopathic c...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Maganaris CN,Narici MV,Maffulli N

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate microcirculatory variables in and around the Achilles tendon (AT) in patients undergoing a programme of daily eccentric training for the management of tendinopathy of the main body of the AT in non-compliant in contrast to compliant patients. METHODS:A total of 116 patients with tendinopathy of the...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Knobloch K,Schreibmueller L,Longo UG,Vogt PM

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess functional activities of the upper extremity of young adults with cerebral palsy (CP) and to determine their relations with participant characteristics and participation. METHOD:Assessment of functional activities of the upper extremity was performed on 103 participants (aged 16-20 years) with the Me...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： van Meeteren J,Roebroeck ME,Celen E,Donkervoort M,Stam HJ,Transition Research Group South West Netherlands.

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe activity level, operationalized as ADL capacity and performance of occupations, and occupational balance, operationalized as time use and satisfaction with occupations, in women with limited systemic sclerosis, and to investigate the relationship between these occupational factors and disease charac...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Sandqvist G,Eklund M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This article discusses the complex interrelation of elements of the physical, psychological, social, and environmental life context of women with physical disabilities and the association of these elements with significant disparities in rates of depression and access to mental health care for this population. ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Nosek MA,Hughes RB,Robinson-Whelen S

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to learn more about individual beliefs and personal strategies used to support the period of recovery after stroke. It sought to identify the factors that were perceived to be enablers as well as challenges to recovery. Personal actions or experiences, which were perceived to be ef...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Jones F,Mandy A,Partridge C

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Pressure mapping systems provide useful information for pressure care assessment. Healthcare professionals tend to rely upon their colour-coded pressure maps to assist clinical decision-making, based on ranking these from best to worst pressure distribution. The current study investigated whether such ranking i...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Stinson MD,Crawford SA,Porter-Armstrong AP

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This paper focuses on what takes place during the rehabilitation of spinal cord injured (SCI) adults. It analyses the cardinal rehabilitation task of transforming the compromised, limited and injured corporeal style of newly injured adults (best described phenomenologically as an 'I cannot do' or 'I no longer c...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Papadimitriou C

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this paper is to describe and analyse the current situation of the physiotherapy component of the Rehabilitation of Afghans with Disability (RAD) programme, in order to identify the needs and challenges for further development. METHOD:The study was conducted as a field study with an anthropological ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Wickford J,Hultberg J,Rosberg S

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Reasons for referral of patients with chronic, slowly progressive neuromuscular disorders (NMD) to occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT) and speech therapy (ST) are often unclear. One-off consultations by OT, PT and ST can help patients and physicians to decide if therapy is needed. We present a cons...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Pieterse AJ,Cup EH,Knuijt S,Hendricks HT,van Engelen BG,van der Wilt GJ,Oostendorp RA

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This qualitative study explored the perceptions of adults with Parkinson's disease (PD) about the positive and negative aspects and outcomes of a community-based progressive resistance strengthening programme (PRST), motivators to begin and continue with the PRST program, and factors that might facilitate or cr...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： O'Brien M,Dodd KJ,Bilney B

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Rehabilitation research information can be obtained from various bibliographic sources. Nevertheless, search strategies and terminologies differ from one database to another making it challenging for the novice user or users of multiple databases. This paper discusses a novel approach of using the International...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Sundar V,Daumen ME,Conley DJ,Stone JH

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effects of eccentric strengthening exercises (ESE) in athletic patients with Achilles tendinopathy. METHODS:Forty-five athletic patients (29 men, average age 26 years +/- 12.8, range 18 - 42; 16 women, average age 28 years +/- 13.1, range 20 - 46; average height: 173 +/- 16.8, range 158 - 191; ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Maffulli N,Walley G,Sayana MK,Longo UG,Denaro V

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aims to evaluate the difficulty experienced during routine hygiene and healthcare in various domains by persons with special needs attending a dental clinic compared to controls. METHOD:Data were gathered from 98 patients (mean age 18 SD +/- 10.9 years) and 27 control subjects (mean age 17.3 SD +/- ...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Collado V,Faulks D,Hennequin M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Tendon injuries (tendinopathy) are prevalent across the population, affecting active and inactive individuals and manual workers. The aetiology of tendinopathy is not known. However, extrinsic factors such as load are known to affect the prevalence. More recently, intrinsic factors have been shown to also affec...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Gaida JE,Cook JL,Bass SL

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have assessed the relationship between subjective cognitive complaints and objective impairment. While some of them found that cognitive complaints were explained by affective disorders, other researches found a relationship between cognitive complaints and neuropsychological performance. Mo...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Rouch I,Anterion CT,Dauphinot V,Kerleroux J,Roche F,Barthelemy JC,Laurent B

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Community ambulation is an important element of a rehabilitation training programme and its achievement is a goal shared by rehabilitation professionals and clients. The factors that influence a physiotherapist's or health professionals decision making around the preparation of a client for community ambulat...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Corrigan R,McBurney H

更新日期：2008-01-01 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 examine the third version of the Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM III) for reliability and validity in a multi-center cohort study. METHOD:Four hundred and twenty-five patients with spinal cord lesions from 13 spinal cord units in six countries from three continents were assessed with SCIM III and the...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Itzkovich M,Gelernter I,Biering-Sorensen F,Weeks C,Laramee MT,Craven BC,Tonack M,Hitzig SL,Glaser E,Zeilig G,Aito S,Scivoletto G,Mecci M,Chadwick RJ,El Masry WS,Osman A,Glass CA,Silva P,Soni BM,Gardner BP,Savic G

更新日期：2007-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS OF THE PAPER:This article presents a more dynamic and constructive paradigm than the current dominant ones (for example medical or social models), to describe and change the impact of impairment and disability. The reflections contained are inspired by personal and professional frustration with the existing polari...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Patston P

更新日期：2007-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:It is a generally shared opinion that rehabilitation is not (yet) 'fully person-centred' and that it should be more. For a certain number of authors, this deficit in person-centredness has originated from the important weight of a 'medical framework' within rehabilitation. In this paper, we will discuss this criti...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Gzil F,Lefeve C,Cammelli M,Pachoud B,Ravaud JF,Leplege A

更新日期：2007-10-30 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：PURPOSE:To review the literature on return to work after lower limb amputation. METHOD:A comprehensive review of literature on return to work after lower limb amputation was carried out, searching MEDLINE and PubMED. RESULTS:Most authors found return-to-work rate to be about 66%. Between 22 and 67% of the subjects re...

journal_title：Disability and rehabilitation

authors： Burger H,Marincek C

更新日期：2007-09-15 00:00:00