New SNF Certification Validates Evidence-based Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States, and approximately 795,000 people each year experience a new or recurrent stroke, according to the 2023 statistical update from the American Heart Association (AHA) (Circulation 2023;147:e93 –e621). (Source: Caring for the Ages)
Source: Caring for the Ages - April 26, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: Kyle G. Lavergne Tags: Partner Perspective Source Type: news
Predictors of mortality and rehabilitation location in adults with prolonged coma following traumatic brain injury - Cassinat J, Nygaard J, Hoggard C, Hoffmann M.
INTRODUCTION: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability, often resulting in prolonged coma and disordered consciousness. There are currently gaps in understanding the factors affecting rehabilitation location and outcome after... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Cost-effectiveness of sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment in hospitalized persons with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury - Tsalatsanis A, Dismuke-Greer C, Kumar A, Hoffman J, Monden KR, Magalang U, Schwartz D, Martin AM, Nakase-Richardson R.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the cost-effectiveness of alternative approaches to diagnose and treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) during inpatient rehabilitation. SETTING: Data collected during the Comparison of Sleep ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
WHO Regional Director visits Islamic Republic of Iran to discuss health challenges and ...
25 April 2024, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran – Dr Hanan Balkhy concluded her first official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran as the new WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, which took place on 12–15 April. She met with officials and partners to discuss WHO’s work on the ground and how to strengthen collaborations and strategic initiatives to meet health needs.
The Regional Director’s visit began in the historic city of Isfahan, where she visited Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and met with Chancellor Dr Shahin Shirani, who also heads the Isfahan Academy of Medical Sciences. She also ...
Source: WHO EMRO News - April 25, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Source Type: news
Exercise training influence on cognitive capacity and mental health within chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - a pilot study - Hong CS, Shen YC, Chang ET, Hou HC, Chen YJ.
OBJECTIVE: Although pulmonary rehabilitation and regular exercise have improved negative emotions and cognitive capacity within cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), influence by exercise training upon different cognitive and memory functi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 24, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Zimbabwe: Government Rehabilitates 3 000 Dip Tanks
[The Herald] More than 3 000 out of the 4 000 dip-tanks have been repaired or revived, and Government plans to rehabilitate 500 more this year, as the Second Republic intensifies the fight against tick-borne diseases. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Economy, Business and Finance Health and Medicine Southern Africa Transport and Shipping Zimbabwe Source Type: news
The relationship between practice ownership and follow-up of comprehensive dental care. A Swedish register study
Conclusion:
Type of ownership of a dental business influences the extent to
which periodontal, and comprehensive restorative or rehabilitation
dentistry were followed up. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Validation of the Polish version of the hand function scoring system - Belka M, Koziej M, Banach J, Banach MD, Trybus M.
BACKGROUND: The Hand Function Scoring (HFS) system was created to assess the results of rehabilitation treatment after hand injuries. A perceived hand function improvement in patients who underwent carpal tunnel syndrome surgery prompted us to use the Watt... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Clinical properties and rehabilitation needs of earthquake survivors in a subacute rehabilitation setting - Bilir EE, Borman P, Ata AM, Alemdaro ğlu E, Bodur H, Yanık B, Yurdakul F, Kesikburun B, Güler T, Başkan B, Akkuş S, Uzun O, Yaşar E.
BACKGROUND: This descriptive analysis examines the victims of the February 6, 2023, earthquakes in Kahramanmara ş and Elbistan, Türkiye. It aims to detail the injury profiles related to neuro-musculoskeletal trauma, assess the rehabilitation needs of patien... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news
Rehabilitation of Executive Function in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury (REPeaT): outcomes of a pilot randomized controlled trial - Sood NT, Godfrey C, Krasts D, Morrison E, Chavez Arana C, Hearps SJC, Anderson V, Catroppa C.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of Cogmed Working Memory Training (Cogmed) in improving working memory (WM) and decision making (DM) in childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI), and any associated increases in functional outcomes such as academic ac... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Inpatient Rehab Program Aids Adaptation to Epilepsy Diagnosis
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 -- An inpatient, epilepsy-related rehabilitation program shows lasting effects on several aspects of adaptation to epilepsy and quality of life, according to a study published April 16 in Epilepsia.
Ulrich Specht, from... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 19, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Graceland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center First in Memphis to Receive Enhanced Respiratory Care Accreditation
The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS) is pleased to announce that Graceland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Memphis, TN, is the first nursing facility in West Tennessee to achieve Enhanced Respiratory Care Accreditation. MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 18, 2024... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 18, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PDT Source Type: news
Functional testing following isolated meniscus repair may help to identify patients who need additional physical therapy prior to a return to activity - Gronbeck KR, Tompkins MA.
OBJECTIVES: Functional testing (FT) commonly used to evaluate dynamic knee function and provide objective information about how well a patient has progressed in rehabilitation following an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The purpose of the... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Timepoint for return to occupations post-burn injury using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) - Kittrick AM, Jones A, Morgan LT.
INTRODUCTION: The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) was implemented at a state-wide burns service to ensure compliance with current best evidence as outlined by the Australian and New Zealand Burns Association 'burn trauma rehabilitation: al... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
‘Eldest Daughter Syndrome’ and Sibling Birth Order: Does it Matter?
“Eldest daughter syndrome” assumes that birth order shapes who we are and how we interact. Does it? (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - April 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Catherine Pearson Tags: Families and Family Life Therapy and Rehabilitation Social Media Children and Childhood Source Type: news
