Structured, time-limited peer mentorship activity programmes for individuals with acquired brain or spinal cord injuries: a mixed methods systematic review of characteristics and outcomes
CONCLUSION: Despite their short duration, structured, time-limited peer mentorship activity programmes can strengthen community rehabilitation of individuals with acquired brain or spinal cord injury. It is recommended that peer mentorship programmes are grounded on a theoretical framework.PMID:38318804 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2310185 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - February 6, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: P Wedege S M æland F E Abrahamsen A Divanoglou Source Type: research

Longitudinal associations between stroke-related neurologic deficits and course of basic activities of daily living up to six months after stroke
CONCLUSIONS: Decreases in dependence in basic ADL occurred mainly over three months after the stroke and showed different patterns for specific ADL. Baseline moderate/severe stroke-related neurological deficits were associated with poor functional status in basic ADL over the follow-up period.PMID:38318868 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2313124 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - February 6, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ludmilla Ribeiro Batista Silvia Lanziotti Azevedo da Silva Janaine Cunha Polese Aryane Carolina Silva Luci Fuscaldi Teixeira-Salmela Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria Iza Faria-Fortini Source Type: research

Development of a Korean version of simple, intuitive descriptions for clinical use of the generic functioning domains in the ICD-11 Chapter V
CONCLUSIONS: This is the first study in South Korea to attempt the development of SIDs for ICD-11 Chapter V. Therefore, the findings of this study could be used to evaluating of disability, functioning when ICD-11 is adopted for use in Korean clinical settings.PMID:38319047 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2307388 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - February 6, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Hyun-Jin Kim Wanho Kim Kyeyeob Cho Jiin Kim Mi Jung Koo Jeonga Yu Ilho Kwon Hogene Kim Source Type: research

Return to work policies and practices after total hip or knee arthroplasty in Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands: an exploratory study
CONCLUSION: We found considerable variation in healthcare and social security systems. When available, national guidelines contained limited information. In all three countries surgeons need more knowledge and better collaboration with other healthcare practitioners. We advise that RTW multidisciplinary recommendations post THA/TKA be established by the national associations of the healthcare practitioners involved.PMID:38314658 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2304084 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - February 5, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tamara Kamp Sandra Brouwer Gesine H Seeber S øren Overgaard Maaike G J Gademan Martin Stevens Source Type: research

Health literacy in adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy: a mixed methods systematic review
CONCLUSIONS: Young people with cerebral palsy want tailored and credible health information to increase participation in making informed health-related decisions. Building capacity and development of self-efficacy may assist with the identification of emerging health literacy needs.PMID:38314775 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2311879 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - February 5, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jacqueline Y Ding Stacey L Cleary Prue E Morgan Source Type: research

Occupational therapists' assessment and reporting of functional cognition in stroke care
CONCLUSION: Occupational therapists in Ireland reported a multi-component assessment process to evaluate functional cognition post-stroke. Establishing practice guidelines for the assessment of functional cognition may be of benefit to occupational therapists working in stroke care. Further research is needed to quantify procedures in this assessment process to account for variation in practice.PMID:38299538 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2310760 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jana Ward Geraldine Foley Frances Horgan Source Type: research

Barriers and facilitators to access post-stroke rehabilitation services in the first six months of recovery in Brazil
CONCLUSION: Access to post-stroke rehabilitation services presented more facilitators than barriers. Public policies to subsidize health costs, optimize waiting time, and process for scheduling post-stroke rehabilitation services should be considered to reduce barriers. Likewise, human and financial resources must promote the facilitators.PMID:38299553 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2310756 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Carolina LA Soares Jordana P Magalh ães Iza Faria-Fortini Ludmilla Ribeiro Batista Lidiane Andrea Oliveira Lima Christina Dcm Faria Source Type: research

Investigating employers' attitudes and knowledge about employing someone with a spinal cord injury
CONCLUSIONS: Organisational policies and practices of the employers' organisations, and workplace culture impact the likelihood of someone with a SCI being employed, particularly in relation to recruitment, employment targets, and available accommodations. Individual staff attitudes and knowledge also influence this process. Multi-faceted approaches are needed to increase the employment of people with SCI.PMID:38299569 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2310176 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - February 1, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Linda Barclay Antonio Vecchio Em Bould Source Type: research

Does the level of mobility on ICU discharge impact post-ICU outcomes? A retrospective analysis
CONCLUSIONS: The ability to step transfer to a chair (MMS ≥5) before ICU discharge was independently associated with discharge to usual residence and hospital LOS, irrespective of preadmission morbidity. Increasing the level of patient mobility at ICU discharge should be a key focus of rehabilitation interventions.PMID:38293804 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2310186 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - January 31, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Rebekah Haylett Jonathan Grant Mark A Williams Owen Gustafson Source Type: research

Patients' and therapists' perspective of integrating home and family work roles into rehabilitation following distal radius fracture
CONCLUSIONS: Patients have predetermined rehabilitation expectations primarily focused on mobility and strengthening exercises. Therapists and patients agree that adapting home and family work roles is beneficial but was not a major focus for either therapists' or patients' expectations during therapy. An unfavourable environment, patient budget constraints, and limited time were identified as challenges to integrating family roles.PMID:38284803 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2305297 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - January 29, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Sheena Philip Joy MacDermid Alison Rushton Pulak Parikh Hoda Seens Source Type: research

Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity study of the Turkish version of the "Spinal Cord Injury-Falls Concern Scale"
CONCLUSION: The Turkish version of the SCI-FCS is a valid and reliable tool for determining fall concerns for patients with spinal cord injury.PMID:38285882 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2302893 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - January 29, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tulay Basak Senem Duman Source Type: research

Facilitating virtual social connections for youth with disabilities: lessons for post-COVID-19 programming
DISCUSSION: For youth with disabilities who have been historically marginalized in social spheres, the newly ubiquitous infrastructure regarding virtual programming must be supported and enhanced. A hybrid approach involving virtual/in-person options in future programming is recommended.PMID:38279660 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2023.2301484 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - January 27, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Laura R Bowman Eric Smart Anna Oh Ying Xu C J Curran Dolly Menna-Dack Jean Hammond Melissa Thorne Source Type: research

Development and content validation of the Upper Limb-Motor Learning Strategy Tool for cerebral palsy
CONCLUSIONS: The UL-MLST provides a valid tool to support clinicians in the implementation of the motor learning strategies for children with cerebral palsy.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThe Upper Limb- Motor Learning Strategy Tool (UL-MLST) Online Training Program, Manual, and Checklist provide a comprehensive package of resources to support the application of motor learning strategies in upper limb therapy for children with cerebral palsy.The UL-MLST provides clinicians with a valid tool for self-appraising the implementation of motor learning-based therapies.The tool has the potential to improve fidelity, enhance the q...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - January 27, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Atefeh Taghizadeh Kate E Webster Anoo Bhopti Brian Hoare Source Type: research

Comparisons between group- and individual-based interventions to support recovery from stroke and ischaemic heart disease in the community: a scoping review
CONCLUSIONS: There is limited evidence comparing interventions delivered in a group and individual modality for adults living with stroke or IHD. Adequately powered studies are needed to determine if mode of delivery is equivalent or more cost effective.PMID:38279793 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2305300 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - January 27, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Shaun L Hancock Tharshanah Thayabaranathan Jan Cameron Rene Stolwyk Maggie Lawrence Liam Johnson Susan Hillier Maree Hackett Dominique A Cadilhac Source Type: research

Perceptions of individuals with Parkinson's disease about a telerehabilitation protocol performed during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study
CONCLUSION: Apprehension and fear were present during the implementation of the protocol, however, previous experience with face-to-face physical therapy and the team allowed feelings of happiness, contentment, welcomeness, and satisfaction with the possibility of resuming the activities. The individuals actively participated in the program with commitment and co-responsibility, but the lack of physical contact, limited equipment, and constant concern for the safety and individuality of the participants must be emphasized.PMID:38264886 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2305687 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - January 24, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Nat ália Mariano Barboza Larissa Laskovski Renata Pasquarelli Volpe Ta ís Caroline Oliveira da Silva Larissa Alessandra Pereira Patr ícia Gonçalves Broto da Silva Suhaila Mahmoud Smaili Source Type: research