Anxiety, depression, and function in individuals with chronic physical conditions: A longitudinal analysis.
Objective: This longitudinal study examined the unique relationship between anxiety, symptoms (pain intensity, sleep disturbance, fatigue severity), and function domains (self-reported cognitive function, physical function, satisfaction with social roles) in individuals with chronic physical conditions, independent of depressive symptoms. Method: Three surveys were mailed on an approximately yearly basis to community-dwelling adults with one of four chronic physical conditions (spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, postpoliomyelitis syndrome). The first survey was completed by 1594 individuals (T1). O...
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - October 8, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Virtual reality analgesia for burn joint flexibility: A randomized controlled trial.
Conclusion: Immersive VR reduced pain during ROM exercises that were under the control of the patient. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Rehabilitation Psychology)
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - October 4, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
A feminist, biopsychosocial subjective well-being framework for women with fibromyalgia.
Conclusion: The present study provided strong support for a biopsychosocial framework encompassing the medical environment, FMS severity, illness centrality, and meaningful role-functioning to predict SWB in women with FMS. As a feminist framework, the primary research model needs further refinement but still has significant implications for conceptualization, treatment, and future research. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Rehabilitation Psychology)
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - September 27, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Service needs and health outcomes among caregivers of service members and veterans following TBI.
Purpose/Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the (a) prevalence of unmet caregiver needs across eight health care and social service needs and the (b) impact of unmet needs on caregiver health and appraisal outcomes. Research Method/Design: Participants were 264 caregivers (95.8% female; 85.2% spouse/partner) providing help to service members and veterans who sustained a mild to severe or penetrating traumatic brain injury. Caregivers were recruited from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Maryland) and via community outreach to participate in the congressionally mandated 15-year Longitudinal Traum...
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - September 24, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Functional independence after acquired brain injury: Prospective effects of health self-efficacy and cognitive impairment.
Objective: To examine how health self-efficacy and cognitive impairment severity relate to functional independence after acquired brain injury (ABI). Design: Observational. Setting: Outpatient rehabilitation hospital. Participants: Seventy-five adults with predominately stroke or traumatic brain injury who were beginning a course of occupational therapy. Main Measures: Health self-efficacy was assessed with the Self-Rated Abilities for Health Practices. Cognitive functioning was assessed via a composite z score of neuropsychological tests. Trait affectivity was assessed with the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule. Funct...
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - September 24, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
