Effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation improves pain intensity, disability and quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: a systematic review with meta-analysis
CONCLUSIONS: This meta-analysis, including the largest number of studies, showed that TENS intervention is an effective therapy to reduce pain and disability and increase QoL in FMS patients.PMID:38511391 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2331069 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - March 21, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: H éctor García-López Fabi án Calle-Ortega Paloma Garc ía-Robles Ra úl Romero- Del-Rey Esteban Obrero-Gait án Irene Cort és-Pérez Source Type: research

Falls perceived as significant by lower limb prosthesis users are generally associated with fall consequences rather than circumstances
CONCLUSIONS: Significant falls were generally more associated with fall consequence than fall circumstances.PMID:38505985 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2328313 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - March 20, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Moaz Tobaigy Brian J Hafner Kueifang Kelly Hsieh Andrew Sawers Source Type: research

Falls perceived as significant by lower limb prosthesis users are generally associated with fall consequences rather than circumstances
CONCLUSIONS: Significant falls were generally more associated with fall consequence than fall circumstances.PMID:38505985 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2328313 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - March 20, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Moaz Tobaigy Brian J Hafner Kueifang Kelly Hsieh Andrew Sawers Source Type: research

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Disabil Rehabil. 2024 Mar 19:1-2. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2329014. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38501587 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2329014 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - March 19, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

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Disabil Rehabil. 2024 Mar 19:1-2. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2329014. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38501587 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2329014 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - March 19, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Exploring the use of rehabilitation in individuals with head and neck cancer undergoing treatment: a scoping review
Disabil Rehabil. 2024 Mar 18:1-21. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2328810. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTExplore the use, characteristics, feasibility, and functional outcomes of rehabilitation interventions used for individuals with head and neck cancer (HNC) during treatment.Searches were conducted in four databases from Jan 2011 to Dec 31, 2022. Included studies had to include adults with HNC undergoing treatment, a rehabilitation intervention, an assessment of functional outcome(s) addressed by the International Classification of Functioning Framework (ICF) and be published in English language. Title and abstract screening...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - March 18, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Brenda Kibuka Nayiga Sophia Werden Abrams Ashwak Rhayel Holly Edward Ada Tang Michelle E Kho Hotte Sebestien Jenna Smith-Turchyn Source Type: research

" < em > It's changed forever < /em > ": the lived experience of sexuality and sexual functioning in women with cauda equina syndrome (CES)
CONCLUSION: Findings highlight the detrimental effect of CES, directly and indirectly, on women's sexuality. There is a need for a multidisciplinary approach to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioural effects experienced in relation to sexuality as part of a rehabilitative process.PMID:38497669 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2330665 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - March 18, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Laura O'Connor Jonathan Egan Brian E McGuire Source Type: research

Validation of the de Morton mobility index (DEMMI) among acute stroke patients aged ≥65 years: a register study
CONCLUSION: DEMMI is a valid instrument for use in patients with acute stroke (≥65 years) in a hospital setting within the first week after stroke onset.PMID:38497673 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2329745 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - March 18, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Andrea Huber Jezek Solvejg Gram Henneberg Pedersen Anne Thorsted Mette Merete Pedersen Lau Caspar Thygesen Source Type: research

Stroke virtual rehabilitation in rural communities: exploring the perceptions of stroke survivors, caregivers, clinicians, and health administrators
CONCLUSION: Virtual rehabilitation is generally accepted by all stakeholders as a supplement to in-person services. Addressing the unique barriers faced by rural clinicians and stroke survivors is necessary to provide successful virtual rehabilitation.PMID:38493294 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2328308 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - March 17, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jessica Irish Annu Sharma Delphine Labbe Sacha Arsenault Katie White Brodie M Sakakibara Source Type: research

Stroke virtual rehabilitation in rural communities: exploring the perceptions of stroke survivors, caregivers, clinicians, and health administrators
CONCLUSION: Virtual rehabilitation is generally accepted by all stakeholders as a supplement to in-person services. Addressing the unique barriers faced by rural clinicians and stroke survivors is necessary to provide successful virtual rehabilitation.PMID:38493294 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2328308 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - March 17, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jessica Irish Annu Sharma Delphine Labbe Sacha Arsenault Katie White Brodie M Sakakibara Source Type: research

Rehabilitation in adults with burn injury: an overview of systematic reviews
CONCLUSIONS: Beneficial effects of inhaled aromatherapy and extracorporeal shockwave therapy on pain reduction; inhaled or massage aromatherapy, music therapy on anxiety were reported. Safety of interventions was not evaluated, due to the lack of adverse event reporting in primary studies and the included reviews.PMID:38488113 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2327482 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - March 15, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Reem Al Hanna Luis Eduardo Cofr é Lizama Bhasker Amatya Mary P Galea Fary Khan Source Type: research

Australian physiotherapists attitudes, perceptions, and behaviours towards psychosocial screening tools: a qualitative interpretive description study
CONCLUSIONS: This study presents a deeper understanding of Australian physiotherapists' diverse attitudes and practices regarding psychosocial screening tools. The research highlights not only the variability in perspectives towards the relevance of psychosocial factors in patient assessments, but also the influence of external elements such as patient demographics and clinic culture on the utilization of these screening methods.PMID:38488150 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2328315 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - March 15, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Nardia-Rose Klem Jamison Ruscoe Leo Ng Anne Smith Peter O'Sullivan Beatriz I R de Oliveira Source Type: research

Validation and cultural adaptation of a Greek Version of Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool 10 (PEDI - EAT - 10) in Greek-Cypriot Parents
CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, the Greek version of PEDI-EAT-10 is shown to be a valid and reliable screening tool for the assessment of the pediatric population with a risk of dysphagia.PMID:38488276 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2328349 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - March 15, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Rafaella Georgiou Andri Papaleontiou Louiza Voniati Vassiliki Siafaka Nafsika Ziavra Dionysios Tafiadis Source Type: research

Rehabilitation in adults with burn injury: an overview of systematic reviews
CONCLUSIONS: Beneficial effects of inhaled aromatherapy and extracorporeal shockwave therapy on pain reduction; inhaled or massage aromatherapy, music therapy on anxiety were reported. Safety of interventions was not evaluated, due to the lack of adverse event reporting in primary studies and the included reviews.PMID:38488113 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2327482 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - March 15, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Reem Al Hanna Luis Eduardo Cofr é Lizama Bhasker Amatya Mary P Galea Fary Khan Source Type: research

Australian physiotherapists attitudes, perceptions, and behaviours towards psychosocial screening tools: a qualitative interpretive description study
CONCLUSIONS: This study presents a deeper understanding of Australian physiotherapists' diverse attitudes and practices regarding psychosocial screening tools. The research highlights not only the variability in perspectives towards the relevance of psychosocial factors in patient assessments, but also the influence of external elements such as patient demographics and clinic culture on the utilization of these screening methods.PMID:38488150 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2328315 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - March 15, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Nardia-Rose Klem Jamison Ruscoe Leo Ng Anne Smith Peter O'Sullivan Beatriz I R de Oliveira Source Type: research