International Journal of Rehabilitation Research 
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In this study, we aimed to examine in depth – through Rasch analysis – some key metric properties of the IIQ-7. We analyzed data from 100 women with urinary incontinence. Results confirmed the correct functioning of the four response categories of the questionnaire and indicated an adequate level of internal structural validity. Given the good fit of the items to the Rasch model, it was possible to obtain a nomogram to transform the total raw scores of the IIQ-7 into linear measure estimates. Our findings obtained through Rasch analysis confirm the substantial unidimensionality and good psychometric properties of the I...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Effectiveness of ICF-based multidisciplinary rehabilitation approach with serial assessment and discussion using the ICF rehabilitation set in a convalescent rehabilitation ward
This study was aimed to determine the effectiveness of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)-based multidisciplinary rehabilitation approach with serial assessment and discussion with the ICF rehabilitation set. This prospective cohort study included consecutive patients admitted to the convalescent rehabilitation ward during the period between 1 August 2017 and 30 September 2018. Serial assessment and discussion with the ICF rehabilitation set every 2 weeks in each patient commenced from 1 April 2018. We analyzed the difference in the Extension Index of the ICF rehabilitation set bet...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Use of real-time visual feedback during overground walking training on gait symmetry and velocity in patients with post-stroke hemiparesis: randomized controlled, single-blind study
This study aimed to determine the efficacy of using real-time visual feedback during overground walking training to improve walking function in patients with post-stroke hemiparesis. Twenty-four patients with post-stroke hemiparesis who were able to walk independently under less impact of synergy pattern on the affected lower limbs (Brunnstrom stage IV or V) were randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control group. All subjects performed overground walking for 30 min, three times a week for 6 weeks, with real-time visual feedback (weight load to the affected lower limb) provided during training for ...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Effects of combining manual lymphatic drainage and Kinesiotaping on pain, edema, and range of motion in patients with total knee replacement: a randomized clinical trial
In conclusion, the treatment with a combination Kinesiotaping and Lymphatic drainage provided better results on pain and edema observed as early as the first days after the intervention, thus may be considered a valid support for standard rehabilitation and pharmacological intervention. (Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research)
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation combined with intensive physical therapy for gait disturbance after hemorrhagic stroke: an open-label case series
In this pilot study, we aimed to determine the safety and feasibility of a 15-day protocol consisting of in-hospital repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) combined with intensive physical therapy for the recovery of the gait disturbance in chronic stroke patients with lower limb hemiparesis. Seven hemorrhagic stroke patients with lower limb hemiparesis and gait disturbance (age: 50–78; time from onset of stroke: 7–107 months) were enrolled. rPMS was applied to the muscles of the paretic lower limb with a parabolic coil. A train of stimuli at a frequency of 20 Hz was applied for 3 s followed by a 27-s ...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Effects of prism adaptation on auditory spatial attention in patients with left unilateral spatial neglect: a non-randomized pilot trial
A short period of adaptation to a prismatic shift of the visual field to the right briefly but significantly improves left unilateral spatial neglect. Additionally, prism adaptation affects multiple modalities, including processes of vision, auditory spatial attention, and sound localization. This non-randomized, single-center, controlled trial aimed to examine the immediate effects of prism adaptation on the sound-localization abilities of patients with left unilateral spatial neglect using a simple source localization test. Subjects were divided by self-allocation into a prism-adaptation group (n = 11) and a control grou...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Physical therapy, intra-articular dextrose prolotherapy, botulinum neurotoxin, and hyaluronic acid for knee osteoarthritis: randomized clinical trial
This study aimed to compare the efficacy of four treatments in the management of knee osteoarthritis. We carried out a randomized clinical trial with four study arms in an outpatient Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at a University Hospital. In total, 120 patients with knee osteoarthritis ≥50 years of age were randomly allocated to four groups. The primary outcome was knee pain in visual analog scale and the secondary outcome was the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score. The exercise was prescribed daily for all participants throughout the study. For physical therapy (group 1), participants rece...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Prerehabilitation alanine aminotransferase blood levels and one-year mortality rates in older adults following hip fracture
In conclusion, low ALT blood levels prior to rehabilitation are associated with one-year mortality in older adults following hip fracture. They may be used when only age and gender are known. (Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research)
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The utilization of an overground robotic exoskeleton for gait training during inpatient rehabilitation—single-center retrospective findings
We describe clinical characteristics associated with robotic exoskeleton gait training and examine outcomes of people with spinal cord injury and stroke who completed usual rehabilitation care with or without robotic exoskeleton gait training. Retrospective review of medical records over a 36 months period. Inpatients with spinal cord injury or stroke and ≥1 robotic exoskeleton gait training session were included. After obtaining a complete list of robotic exoskeleton gait training participants, medical records were reviewed for comparable matches as determined by gait functional independence measure score (Source: Inter...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Objective evaluation of Nintendo Wii Fit Plus balance program training on postural stability in Multiple Sclerosis patients: a pilot study
The use of the Nintendo Wii system has become a common tool for balance rehabilitation in patients with multiple sclerosis, but few studies verified the effectiveness of such an approach using quantitative measures of postural control. We aimed to evaluate the impact of rehabilitation treatment using the Nintendo Wii Fit Plus balance program on objective stabilometric parameters in multiple sclerosis patients. We enrolled 36 multiple sclerosis patients, with mild-moderate disability, referring to the multiple sclerosis Centre of the University of Catania from September 2013 to June 2014. Twenty participants underwent 20 in...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Is cognition considered in post-stroke upper limb robot-assisted therapy trials? A brief systematic review
The aim of this systematic review was, first, to determine whether or not individuals with cognitive deficits after stroke were enrolled in trials that investigated upper limb robot-assisted therapy effectiveness, and, second, whether these trials measured cognitive outcomes. We retrieved 6 relevant systematic reviews covering, altogether, 66 articles and 2214 participants. Among these 66 clinical trials, only 10 (15%) enrolled stroke participants with impaired cognition, whereas 50 (76%) excluded those with impaired cognition. The remaining six trials (9%) were classified as unclear as they either excluded individuals una...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Physical and rehabilitation medicine targets relational organs
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Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Effectiveness of the virtual reality on cognitive function of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: a single-blind randomized controlled trial - Erratum
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Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Erratum Source Type: research
Information and communication technology used by people with lower limb loss in Slovenia
World demography is changing as the population ages and there are more people with disabilities having problems to stay independently at home. Innovative technologies could help extend the independence of older people living at home. As part of a collaborative project, we investigated ownership and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) among older people with lower limb loss (LLL) using questionnaires and retrospective analysis. Our aim was to analyse factors associated with ICT use among people with LLL. We identified age as the main factor that limits ownership and use of ICT among older people with LLL...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Brief Research Reports Source Type: research
Psychometric assessment of the Slovene translation of the Measure of Processes of Care for Service Providers
The Measure of Processes of Care for professionals (MPOC-SP) is valid and reliable a self-administered questionnaire for paediatric service providers engaged in care for chronically ill children. Our aim was to evaluate internal consistency reliability, one-year stability and some aspects of validity of its Slovene translation. Sixty-seven service providers from seven professional groups of several hospitals and health centres participated in the study. MPOC-SP mean scores for all four subscales were high; their ranking order was the same as in other MPOC-SP studies. All subscales exhibited sufficient internal consistency ...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 12, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Brief Research Reports Source Type: research
