International Journal of Rehabilitation Research 
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As the survival rate of traumatic brain injury increases, the burden of care for patients with traumatic brain injury is emerging as a socioeconomic issue and the discharge destination is one of the important outcome measures in the post-acute rehabilitation unit. To investigate the predictors of functional outcome and discharge destination in patients with traumatic brain injury after post-acute rehabilitation. A retrospective review was performed on 86 patients who were admitted to the rehabilitation unit between January 2010 and June 2017. Multiple regression analysis was used as a statistical method to identify the fac...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 8, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Factors associated with functional recovery in Japanese patients with convalescent stroke stratified by age: a multicenter observational study
In conclusions, the findings showed that there were different trends among the factors related to poststroke functional recovery among the three age groups. (Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research)
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 8, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Development of an extensive assessment list for knee osteoarthritis based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: a Delphi study
The objective of this study was to develop an extensive assessment list for individuals with knee osteoarthritis based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) osteoarthritis comprehensive Core Set. Ten experienced physical therapists including five lecturers and five clinicians were purposively nominated to form an expert panel. Consensus among the experts was obtained through a four-iteration Delphi technique. A list of ICF categories and their third- and fourth-level categories were selected and matched with outcome measures associated with knee osteoarthritis. The expert panel agr...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 8, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Predictors of community reintegration and quality of life after hip fracture among community-dwelling older adults
We examined the contribution of independent variables measuring BADL, cognition, emotional status, pain and social support to the explained variance of two main outcomes: the Reintegration to Normal Living Index (RNLI), measuring self-reported ability to participate in activities and return to life roles; and the Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12), assessing mental and physical aspects of HRQoL. Stepwise regression analyses revealed that: social support and pain while walking significantly explained 42.1% of variance in the RNLI; social support significantly explained 31.1% of the variance in the SF-12...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 8, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Algorithm for selection of balance assessment tools in post-stroke patients
The aim of the study was to design an algorithm of selecting the balance assessment tool in patients after stroke, which could be used in a subacute rehabilitation setting. A retrospective study was carried out to analyse results of standardized balance measurements in three groups of stroke patients classified by Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) (FAC 1 or 2, non-functional ambulation; FAC 3 or 4, ambulatory dependent; FAC 5 or 6, ambulatory independent). Balance functions were evaluated in 62 out of 70 patients (88.6%) at admission and discharge with at least with one standardized assessment tool. In 21 patients (30%)...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 8, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Predictors of functional and motor outcomes following upper limb robot-assisted therapy after stroke
Robot-assisted therapy is an effective treatment for stroke patients and has recently gained popularity. Clinicians and researchers are trying to identify predictors to stratify patients for ensuring better stroke rehabilitation outcomes. However, previous studies have reported controversial results regarding the predictors of upper limb recovery after robot-assisted therapy. Our objective was to determine whether the demographic and clinical characteristics of stroke patients influence the motor and functional outcomes after robot-assisted therapy. We conducted a retrospective analysis of 48 hemiplegic patients who perfor...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 8, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Backward walking observational training improves gait ability in patients with chronic stroke: randomised controlled pilot study
Backward walking has a positive effect on gait ability. Action observational training is an effective treatment method for stroke neurological disorders. This randomised comparator-controlled pilot study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of backward walking observational training on the gait ability of chronic stroke patients. Fourteen chronic stroke participants were randomly allocated to the experimental group (backward walking observation; n = 7) and control group (landscape observation; n = 7). Both groups performed conventional therapy 5 days/week; then the backward walking observation and landscape observation + back...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 8, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Trajectories of functional performance and muscle strength recovery differ after total knee and total hip replacement: a performance-based, longitudinal study
Total joint replacement is indicated to alleviate pain and disability associated with hip and knee osteoarthritis. Arthroplasty outcomes are typically reported together, or anecdotal comparisons are made between total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) recovery. Limited data quantifies differences in recovery trajectories, especially with respect to performance-based outcomes. Seventy-nine people undergoing total knee or THA were followed over 6 months. Functional performance was measured using the stair climb test, timed-up-and-go test, and 6-min walk test. Surgical limb isometric strength was also m...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 8, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Home visits by occupational therapists in acute hospital care: a systematic review
The aim of this review was to determine the utility of home visits by occupational therapists before and after a patient is discharged from an acute care hospital. All relevant published studies were identified by searching the CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Occupational Therapy Systematic Evaluation of Evidence, and WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform databases. Randomized controlled trials were included regardless of sex, age, disease, and duration of acute hospitalization. The intervention was predischarge and postdischarge home visits made by an occupational therapist. The primary outcome was the ability to ...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 8, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research
The effect of Tai Chi and Qigong on health-related quality of life in Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of systematic reviews
In conclusion, our systematic review and meta-analysis showed no significant effect of Tai Chi and Qigong statistically on health-related quality of life in patients with Parkinson’s disease, but the small effect size in our study favoured the potential benefit of Tai Chi and Qigong on health-related quality of life in Parkinson’s disease. (Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research)
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 8, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research
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Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - August 8, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Floor and ceiling effects of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 among patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain
In this study, a significant floor effect was found for all WHODAS 2.0 items among patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain associated with mild or no disability. (Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research)
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 2, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Brief Research Reports Source Type: research
Joint and soft-tissue injections in rehabilitation inpatients taking direct oral anticoagulants
The risk for complications associated with joint and soft-tissue injections in patients taking direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) is not fully understood. In this retrospective evaluation of 445 inpatients in a rehabilitation hospital who received corticosteroid injections, complications were compared in patients on DOACs with those who were not. After a review of all injections, no adverse events of significant bleeding (intra-articular or extra-articular) were observed. These findings suggest no substantial increase in adverse events associated with the use of DOACs when performing joint and soft-tissue injection procedu...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 2, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Brief Research Reports Source Type: research
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-based factors related to physical activity level in adults with muscle diseases
The aim of this study was to investigate the physical activity (PA) level of adults with muscle diseases and the association of factors affecting PA behaviour. Forty-five adults with muscle diseases and 44 healthy participants were included. The PA was assessed by a SenseWear Armband and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. The muscle strength, pain, fatigue severity, activity limitations, functional mobility level and quality of life were also assessed. Compared with the healthy group, adults with muscle diseases had significantly lower step counts and duration of moderate and vigorous PA (P (Source: Interna...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 2, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Role of motor and cognitive tasks in gait of individuals with mild cognitive impairment
Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) experience difficulties with memory and task execution. Walking while performing a secondary task could affect gait of individuals with MCI and increase fall risk. The aim of the study was to investigate gait in individuals with MCI performing motor and cognitive secondary tasks. Eight individuals with MCI and eight age-matched healthy older adults walked over the GAITRite walkway under three different conditions: with no secondary task, while carrying a glass of water in their dominant hand (motor task), and while reciting alphabet [cognitive task (CT)]. Gait velocity, cad...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 2, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
