abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the degree to which stress-coping variables contribute to quality of life (QOL) among caregivers of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study examined the direct effects of the following variables: functional competency, caregiving appraisal, coping, perceived...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Chronister J,Chan F,Sasson-Gelman EJ,Chiu CY

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to determine the potential impacts of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) on the incidence of TBI-related hospitalization in the active duty US Army. METHODS:All active duty Army personnel hospitalized with a TBI diagnosis during fiscal years 2000 through 2006 were identified i...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Ivins BJ

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of individuals with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in Neiva, Colombia. DESIGN:Cross-sectional. PARTICIPANTS/METHODS:40 Colombians with SCI and 42 age- and gender-matched controls completed the SF-36, a self-report measure composed of eight component areas (physical...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Arango-Lasprilla JC,Nicholls E,Olivera SL,Perdomo JL,Arango JA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:The main goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of treadmill exercise on the angiogenesis markers in the striatum (ST) of chronic/progressive parkinsonian mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty 57BL/6 albino mice were randomly divided into four groups. Sedentary control (SC, n=10), exercise contr...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Al-Jarrah M,Jamous M,Al Zailaey K,Bweir SO

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Delayed post-hypoxic leukoencephalopathy (DPHL) is a demyelinating syndrome characterized by acute onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms days to weeks following apparent recovery from coma after a period of prolonged cerebral hypo-oxygenation. It is diagnosed, after excluding other potential causes of delirium, with a cl...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Shprecher D,Mehta L

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the literature on life expectancy in the disabled population. The literature is surveyed with regard to the main elements that reduce life expectancy for people with disabilities. These are immobility, cognitive and intellectual impairment, swallowing problems and tube feeding, epilepsy and incont...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Thomas R,Barnes M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore unprompted adherence to a personalized, home-based, computerized cognitive training program in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), and to examine the impact of training on cognitive performance. METHODS:Participants were assigned to a training (n=59) or a control group (n=48). Those in the tra...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Shatil E,Metzer A,Horvitz O,Miller A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this paper was to examine the reliability and validity (concurrent and construct) of a newly developed online Chinese version of the Rivermead Behavioral Memory Test (OL-RBMT) and its equivalence with the face-to-face version (FTF-RBMT). The OL-RBMT and FTF-RBMT were administered to 30 subjects with str...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Man DW,Chung JC,Mak MK

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article provides readers with a review of the major considerations for designing living environments for persons with neurodisability due to acquired brain injury (ABI). Components that need to be considered in order to assure that the environment is designed with a functional perspective in mind are explored. Th...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Kiser L,Zasler N

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroprostheses electrically stimulate paralyzed muscles to provide functional enhancement for individuals with neurological disorders, especially among persons with spinal cord injuries. Fully implanted neuroprostheses are reliable, require minimal maintenance and are user-friendly. These systems provide a variety of...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Bhadra N,Chae J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if the demographic characteristics and health care needs of younger people with MS differ from older people with MS. PARTICIPANTS:The study analyzed enrollment data from the NARCOMS Registry to compare 1,987 younger adults with MS (30 years and younger) to 29,245 other adults with MS (over 30 ye...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Buchanan RJ,Chakravorty BJ,Tyry T,Hatcher W,Vollmer T

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of repeated passive motion (RPM) exercise on position sense of the shoulder joint in patients with hemiplegia. METHODS:Shoulder flexion position sense was evaluated for the affected side of 15 patients with hemiplegia, using an assessment board set at five angles (30 degrees, 60 degre...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Baek JH,Kim JW,Kim SY,Oh DW,Yoo EY

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This case study was conducted to determine Comprehensive Hand Repetitive Intensive Strengthening Training (CHRIST)-induced morphological changes in the commonly affected extensor carpi radialis (ECR) and triceps brachii (TRI) muscle and associated muscle strength and motor performance in a child with hemipareti...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Lee DR,You JH,Lee NG,Oh JH,Cha YJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a small pilot study that examined the effect of a 4-week period of unloaded leg cycling on spasticity in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). The sample included 22 individuals with MS who were assigned using a quasi-experimental method into either exercise (n = 12) or control (n = 10) conditions. Th...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Sosnoff J,Motl RW,Snook EM,Wynn D

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuropsychological evaluations conducted in the United States and abroad commonly include the use of tests translated from English to Spanish. The use of translated naming tests for evaluating predominately Spanish-speakers has recently been challenged on the grounds that translating test items may compromise a test's...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Marquez de la Plata C,Arango-Lasprilla JC,Alegret M,Moreno A,Tárraga L,Lara M,Hewlitt M,Hynan L,Cullum CM

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research suggests that the occurrence of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in childhood may disrupt self-regulation abilities, putting children at risk for difficulty on everyday tasks requiring self-regulation throughout their development. In the current exploratory study, a novel age-appropriate task assessed the abili...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Cook LG,Chapman SB,Levin HS

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) has been demonstrated to be effective in improving hemiparetic upper extremity function in stroke patients, but few studies have been performed to assess orthosis modification. We investigated the effect of the newly designed small orthosis named modified opposition...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Kim DG,Cho YW,Hong JH,Song JC,Chung HA,Bai DS,Lee CH,Jang SH

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caregiving for long-term conditions is increasingly focused on holistic "person centred" care [9,34], with leisure and recreation providing an important and essential part of maintaining quality of life. This article documents examples of large leisure events and creative projects. These were adapted for, and consider...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Stonier CL

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuropsychologists are increasingly asked to provide recommendations regarding functional abilities based on test results, particularly within the rehabilitation setting. Yet, the empirical basis for making such recommendations is limited. The current study examines relationships between executive functioning and soci...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Struchen MA,Clark AN,Sander AM,Mills MR,Evans G,Kurtz D

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Family caregivers of older individuals in rehabilitation have unique needs and concerns that should be addressed in rehabilitation and in community-based programs. Their concerns have a direct bearing on their health and on the health and well-being of their care-recipients. In this paper, we review the major problems...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Elliott TR,Pezent GD

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review provides an overview of pediatric ischemic stroke to serve as a foundation for the discussion of rehabilitation strategies following focal injury in the developing brain. Cerebrovascular disease is an important cause of acquired brain injury in neonates and children. Ischemic strokes are caused by a multit...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Kirton A,Westmacott R,deVeber G

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although most patients with concussion recover within days to weeks, a small but significant minority develop persistent signs and symptoms of post-concussion syndrome (PCS). The standard treatments of PCS, rest and cognitive adaptation, have limited effectiveness. PCS patients are advised not to exercise because of t...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Leddy JJ,Kozlowski K,Fung M,Pendergast DR,Willer B

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the functional status, leisure activity and satisfaction in adult stroke survivors participating in a community rehabilitation program, and to compare these outcomes with stroke survivors not attending any program. METHOD:Subjects included in the study were survivors of a first stroke that recei...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Hartman-Maeir A,Eliad Y,Kizoni R,Nahaloni I,Kelberman H,Katz N

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Little is known about the mechanism of motor recovery for patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). We attempted to demonstrate the motor recovery mechanism in a hemiparetic patient with ICH using diffusion tensor tractography (DTT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and functional MRI (fMRI). SU...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Jang SH,Kim SH,Cho SH,Choi BY,Cho YW

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When an individual has a severe verbal communication impairment, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can meet the overall goals of palliative care. AAC can improve quality of life by optimizing function, assisting with decision making, and providing opportunities for personal growth. This article will def...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Brownlee A,Palovcak M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory symptoms are recognized as sequelae of motor dysfunction in idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD) and these symptoms have the potential to cause problems with swallow, cough, voice and speech. Specifically, maneuvers that require rapid activation and coordination of upper airway and chest wall musculature b...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Silverman EP,Sapienza CM,Saleem A,Carmichael C,Davenport PW,Hoffman-Ruddy B,Okun MS

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although there is considerable research on the vocational outcomes of individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), there has been minimal research on the characteristics of persons with TBI who seek services from state vocational rehabilitation services. Such research is deemed critical given the significant numbe...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Johnstone B,Reid-Arndt S,Franklin KL,Harper J

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate in a preliminary fashion whether several standard cognitive assessments predict treatment outcomes on real-world functional activities following Constraint-Induced Movement therapy (CI therapy) for either the upper extremity (UE) or the lower extremity (LE) for chronic stroke hemiparesis in the ou...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Mark VW,Woods AJ,Mennemeier M,Abbas S,Taub E

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe three cases with false localising levels illustrating the difficulty in clinical diagnosis of spinal cord compression. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Three patients (aged 53, 55 and 57 years) developed acute (in one) and subacute (in two) spinal cord syndrome with paraparesis, bladder symptoms and sensory ...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Rousseff RT,Tzvetanov P

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mild to severe cognitive impairment and depression are common among patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and play a significant role in disability. Effective treatment planning requires a holistic assessment of cognitive and emotional difficulties. A brief neuropsychological protocol was developed to examine the pat...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Ong JC,Seel RT,Carne WF,Brown R,Pegg PO,Jehle PJ

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:This paper examined the effectiveness of postural training on upper extremity performance in an ataxic individual. The ataxia resulted from a brain stem stroke. RESEARCH DESIGN:Before-after, single-subject experimental design. EXPERIMENTAL INTERVENTION:Four-week course of postural training, comprise...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Stoykov ME,Stojakovich M,Stevens JA

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While spinal cord injuries caused by lightning strike or electrical shock are rare, their clinical manifestations pose unique challenges to the clinician who must anticipate the interaction of multiple system involvement with the altered physiology of spinal cord injury. Spinal cord damage may be secondary to the dire...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Lammertse DP

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Personal assistant services (PAS) are designed to support persons with disabilities in their routine performance of activities of daily living (ADLs) and to provide individuals with disability the opportunity to go to school, volunteer, obtain active employment, and participate in social and recreational activities. P...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Hagglund KJ,Clark MJ,Mokelke EK,Stout BJ

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty five (25) out of 29 patients (86%) with unequivocal memorydisorders who received Memory Compensation Training (MCT) completed both a brief survey regarding their use of memory compensations and the Memory Compensation Questionnaire. Twenty-two (22) of the 25 patients (88%) reported daily use of memory compensat...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Prigatano GP,Kime S

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The failure of the adult human spinal cord to regenerate following injury is not absolute, but appears to be amenable to therapeutic manipulation. Recent work has shown that the provision of a growth permissive environment by the neutralization of inhibitory influences, or the grafting of fetal tissue, peripheral nerv...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Jones DG,Anderson ER,Galvin KA

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is increasing interest and activity in the provision of teleassessment and telerehabilitation services to individuals with traumatic brain injury. Yet, little formal research exists, and there are no large-scale clinical trials or evidence-based applications of these technologies in TBI. The present commentary w...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Ricker JH

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper we present a mechanical apparatus and methods named BalanceReTrainer for standing-balance training in neurologically impaired individuals. BalanceReTrainer provides an impaired individual with a fall-safe balancing environment, where the balancing efforts of a standing individual are augmented by stabili...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Matjacić Z,Hesse S,Sinkjaer T

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The definitions in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-4th Ed.-TR [5] relating to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) after mechanical accidents do not reflect the range of dysfunctions, the significance of patient differences, and fluctuating intensity, direction, and symptoms with...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Parker RS

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cognitive education program was developed to facilitate acquisition of cognitive skills and address the learning deficits of adolescent students with neurological, developmental disabilities, and autism. This study examined the outcomes of incorporating mediated cognitive education into special education classrooms....

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Jepsen RH,VonThaden K

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine the Functional Ambulation Performance Score (FAP; a quantitative gait measure) in persons with Parkinson's Disease (PD) using the auditory stimulation of a metronome (ASM). Participants (n = 16; 5F/11M; range 60--84 yrs.) had a primary diagnosis of PD and were all independent a...

journal_title：NeuroRehabilitation

authors： Freedland RL,Festa C,Sealy M,McBean A,Elghazaly P,Capan A,Brozycki L,Nelson AJ,Rothman J

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00