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Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Hearing Aid Benefit and Satisfaction: Content Validity and Readability
CONCLUSIONS: The categories covered by hearing aid PROMs vary considerably, with no single instrument comprehensively covering all the key ICF components. Future development of hearing aid outcome measures should consider a mixed methodology approach for improved content validity and ensure an appropriate reading level.PMID:37708535 | DOI:10.1044/2023_JSLHR-22-00535
Source: Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR - September 14, 2023 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Ilze Oosthuizen Lakshmi Magudilu Srishyla Kumar Kavassery Venkateswaran Nisha De Wet Swanepoel Sarah Granberg Elin Karlsson Vinaya Manchaiah Source Type: research
Epilepsy among the older population of sub-Saharan Africa: Analysis of the global burden of disease database
CONCLUSION: This study is the first to examine the epidemiologic profile of idiopathic epilepsy in the older population in SSA. Our results indicate that, when compared with the global population, older adults in SSA suffer a greater disease burden and mortality. This study reports the immense need for increased resources and awareness regarding epilepsy in the elderly population of Africa.PMID:37677904 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109402
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - September 7, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Nithin Gupta Rohin Singh Andreas Seas Prince Antwi Martin N Kaddumukasa Angelina Kakooza Mwesige Mark Kaddumukasa Michael M Haglund Anthony T Fuller Deborah C Koltai Alvan-Emeka K Ukachukwu Source Type: research
Challenges in applying evidence-based practice in stroke rehabilitation: a qualitative description of health professional experience in low, middle, and high-income countries
Conclusion: A global approach is needed to share knowledge about EBP, especially scientific evidence and innovative thinking about its application to clinical practice. Implications for rehabilitationRehabilitation professional groups should contribute to a global network to improve informal knowledge sharing and training around evidence-based practice.Support for training in evidence-based practice and its application needs to be developed and accessible in all countries, including low and middle-income countries.It is imperative that policymakers prioritise practical, evidence-based solutions for rehabilitation research ...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - September 4, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kimberley E Watkins William M M Levack Farooq A Rathore E Jean C Hay-Smith Source Type: research
Social Connectedness Resource Preferences of Older Adults in Assisted Living: A Scoping Review Based on the WHO-ICF Framework
J Gerontol Nurs. 2023 Sep;49(9):35-42. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20230816-03. Epub 2023 Sep 1.ABSTRACTThe current scoping review identified emerging evidence on social connectedness resource preferences of older adults in assisted living facilities (ALFs) and the community. A literature search was performed using several databases. We included review articles published between January 2000 and September 2022 in English and related to social connectedness resources in ALFs and the community. Of 134 titles and abstracts, eight studies were included. Study participants comprised 2,482 older adults from 233 ALFs in the United Stat...
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - August 31, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Rekha Pudur Elias Mpofu Gayle Prybutok Naomi Meier Stan Ingman Source Type: research
