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Usefulness of the driveABLE cognitive assessment in predicting the driving risk factor of stroke patients - Choi SY, Yoo DH, Lee JS.
This study examined the usefulness of the DriveABLE cognitive assessment tool (DCAT) in predicting the driving risk factor of stroke patients, and compared the cognitive and driving functions of two groups discriminated by DCAT. [Subjects and Met...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - December 11, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
Prefrontal cortex activation while walking under dual-task conditions in stroke: a multimodal imaging study - Al-Yahya E, Johansen-Berg H, Kischka U, Zarei M, Cockburn J, Dawes H.
BACKGROUND: Walking while performing another task (eg, talking) is challenging for many stroke survivors, yet its neural basis are not fully understood. OBJECTIVE: To investigate prefrontal cortex activation and its relationship to gait measures wh...
Source: SafetyLit - January 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Key factors associated with major depression in a national sample of stroke survivors - Hirata S, Ovbiagele B, Markovic D, Towfighi A.
BACKGROUND: Depression, one of the most common complications encountered after stroke, is associated with poorer outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the factors independently associated with and predictive of poststroke depression (PSD). ...
Source: SafetyLit - February 27, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Risk Factor Prevalence, Injury Occurrence Source Type: news
Effects of the Otago exercise program on fall efficacy, activities of daily living and quality of life in elderly stroke patients - Park Y, Chang M.
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the Otago exercise program on fall efficacy, activities of daily living, and quality of life in elderly stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Eight subjects performed the Otago exercise ...
Source: SafetyLit - March 20, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
The effect of enhanced trunk control on balance and falls through bilateral upper extremity exercises among chronic stroke patients in a standing position - Shin JW, Don Kim K.
This study examined the effects of bilateral upper extremity exercises on trunk control, balance, and risk of falls in stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 30 study subjects were selected and randomly divided into experimental and c...
Source: SafetyLit - March 20, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
The effects of multidirectional stepping training on balance, gait ability, and falls efficacy following stroke - Park GD, Choi JU, Kim YM.
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine whether a multidirectional stepping training improves balance, gait ability, and falls efficacy in stroke patients. [Subjects] Firty patients who met the selection criteria and agreed to participate in r...
Source: SafetyLit - March 20, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Use of Rasch analysis to evaluate and refine the community balance and mobility scale for use in ambulatory community-dwelling adults following stroke - Miller KJ, Pollock CL, Brouwer B, Garland SJ.
This study applied Rasch analysis to evaluate and refine the CB&M for use in ambulatory community-dwelling adu...
Source: SafetyLit - May 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
The effect of virtual reality training on balance and gait ability in patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis - de Rooij IJ, van de Port IG, Meijer JG.
BACKGROUND: Virtual reality (VR) training is considered as a promising novel therapy for balance and gait recovery in patients with stroke. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic literature review with meta-analysis to investiga...
Source: SafetyLit - May 20, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Validity and reliability of the safe driving behavior measure in community-dwelling self-drivers with stroke - Song CS, Choi YI, Hong SY.
[Purpose] Driving is a vital component of recovery for stroke survivors facilitating restoration of their family roles and reintegration back into their communities and associations. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of...
Source: SafetyLit - June 28, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
The contributions of balance to gait capacity and motor function in chronic stroke - Lee KB, Lim SH, Kim YD, Yang BI, Kim KH, Lee KS, Kim EJ, Hwang BY.
[Purpose] The aim of this study was to identify the contributions of balance to gait and motor function in chronic stroke. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-three outpatients participated in a cross-sectional assessment. Gait ability was assessed using the fun...
Source: SafetyLit - July 19, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Fatal heat stroke in children found in parked cars: autopsy findings - Adato B, Dubnov-Raz G, Gips H, Heled Y, Epstein Y.
A common and unfortunate cause for heat stroke-related deaths in children is entrapment in closed vehicles. The aim of this study was to analyze the pathological consequences of such grave events. Autopsy reports of all children that were brought to a nati...
Source: SafetyLit - July 23, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
What's keeping people after stroke from walking outdoors to become physically active? A qualitative study, using an integrated biomedical and behavioral theory of functioning and disability - Outermans J, Pool J, van de Port I, Bakers J, Wittink H.
BACKGROUND: In general people after stroke do not meet the recommendations for physical activity to conduct a healthy lifestyle. Programs to stimulate walking activity to increase physical activity are based on the available insights into barriers and faci...
Source: SafetyLit - August 19, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Environmental Issues, Climate, Geophysics Source Type: news
Exertional heat stroke: about 4 cases - Khoufi MT, Mrabet A, Ben Mansour A, Lamine K, Ferjani M, Yedeas M.
In this study, we investigated four cases of exertio...
Source: SafetyLit - October 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Environmental Issues, Climate, Geophysics Source Type: news
Virtual reality reflection therapy improves balance and gait in patients with chronic stroke: randomized controlled trials - In T, Lee K, Song C.
BACKGROUND Virtual reality reflection therapy (VRRT) is a technically enhanced version of the mirror therapy concept. The aim of this study was to investigate whether VRRT could improve the postural balance and gait ability of patients with chronic stroke....
Source: SafetyLit - November 5, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
Study of acceleration of center of mass during sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit in patients with stroke - Na E, Hwang H, Woo Y.
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to compare the center of mass during sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit activities in the timed up and go test between healthy subjects and patients with stroke. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty healthy participants and thir...
Source: SafetyLit - November 5, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
