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The influence of hemoglobin and swallowing ability on daily living activities after hospital discharge in Taiwanese stroke patients: A longitudinal study
This study aimed to examine the mediating effect of swallowing ability on hemoglobin levels and activities of daily living (ADL).
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - June 5, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ying-Tzu Tseng, Der-Sheng Han, Jerry Cheng-Yen Lai, Chien-Hui Wang, Tyng-Guey Wang, Hung-Hui Chen Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

How does culture influence the implementation of strategy training in stroke rehabilitation? A rapid ethnographic study of therapist perspectives in Taiwan and the United States
CONCLUSIONS: Therapists from both countries shared similar perspectives on the perceived advantages of strategy training, such as enhancing client empowerment and engagement, and the generalization of strategies. Family involvement was more prominently discussed by therapists in Taiwan than by those in the United States.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONStrategy training differs from conventional rehabilitation in its emphasis on clients' life participation and empowerment, generalization of strategies, and enhancement of their engagement, confidence, and problem-solving skills.Therapists may face challenges related to client...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - September 28, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Feng-Hang Chang Beth E Fields Jessica M Kersey Chao-Yi Wu Minmei Shih Elizabeth R Skidmore Source Type: research

Long-Term Rehabilitation Utilization Pattern Among Stroke Patients Under the National Health Insurance Program
Conclusions Besides personal factors, geographic factors such as urban-rural gaps and number of therapists were significantly associated with the utilization of post-stroke rehabilitation care. Furthermore, the influence of certain factors, such as sex, stroke type, and copayment exemption type, changed over time.
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Perspectives of Stroke Survivors and Their Therapists on Effective Implementation of Strategy Training in Taiwan
To compare the perspectives of clients and therapists regarding the expectations for, benefits of, and factors influencing the implementation of strategy training for adults with cognitive impairment in Asian countries.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 28, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Valeria Chiu, Yu Su, Elizabeth Skidmore, Feng-Hang Chang Tags: ORAL RESEARCH PRESENTATION 1743048 Source Type: research

Recovery After Stroke: Perspectives of Young Stroke Survivors in Taiwan
To learn about the experiences and expectations of stroke recovery among young stroke survivors in Taiwan and to obtain an in-depth understanding of the facilitators of and barriers to their recovery.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - October 24, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Feng-Hang Chang, Yen-Nung Lin, Tsan-Hon Liou Tags: Research Poster Source Type: research

Predicting the Need for Post-Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation of Acute Stroke Patients in Taiwan
To identify predictors of admission to post-acute inpatient rehabilitation settings following acute care for stroke patients in Taiwan and develop referral criteria.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - October 24, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Feng-Hang Chang, Yen-Nung Lin, Tsan-Hon Liou Tags: Oral Research Presentation Source Type: research

Predicting admission to post-acute inpatient rehabilitation in patients with acute stroke in Taiwan.
CONCLUSION: Activity Measure Post-Acute Care "6-Clicks" Basic Mobility subscale scores at admission for acute care can predict admission to post-acute inpatient rehabilitation for stroke survivors in Taiwan. This tool can aid clinicians in formulating adequate discharge plans at an early stage, and thus improve the quality of care. PMID: 32924065 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine - September 16, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: J Rehabil Med Source Type: research

Recovery after stroke: perspectives of young stroke survivors in Taiwan.
CONCLUSION: These findings provide useful insights for rehabilitation clinicians to develop culturally tailored interventions to improve poststroke recovery outcomes in young stroke survivors. Implications for rehabilitation Rehabilitation clinicians should understand stroke survivors' beliefs and goals of recovery to provide tailored services. Optimizing the goal-setting process and patient-provider communication may help clinicians and survivors examine and adjust their expectations toward recovery during rehabilitation. Interventions will be needed to address personal and environmental supports and barriers, such as mot...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - September 14, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Chang FH, Lin YN, Liou TH Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research

Clustering of functioning and disability profile based on the WHO disability assessment schedule 2.0 - a nationwide databank study.
Conclusion: We converted WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0. functioning domain scores into six-dimensioned radar chart, and demonstrate disability restrictions can be further categorized into clusters according to similarity of functioning impairment. Understanding of disease-related disabilities provides an important basis for designing rehabilitation programs and policies on social welfare and health that reflect the daily-living needs of people according to diagnosis.Implication for RehabilitationThe use of radar charts provided a direct visualization of the scope and severity of disabilities associated with specif...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - June 10, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Chen CP, Chen YW, Chang KH, Huang SW, Wu CH, Escorpizo R, Stucki G, Liou TH Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research

The Correlation Between the Length of Stay and Improvements in Post Acute Care Stroke Patients
To investigate whether the duration of hospitalization in post acute care(PAC) correlates to the patients ’ improvements since there’s no research evaluating the effects of PAC for stroke patients ever since the PAC plan inaugurated in Taiwan. PAC is a transitional care following acute medical stage for stroke patients and offering a more intensive rehabilitative program. According to National Healt h Insurance in Taiwan, only patients encountered acute stroke within one month, under relative stable medical condition and had potential for aggressive rehabilitation could transfer to PAC institution.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - October 1, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Yu-Ju Tung, Hsin-Han Cheng, Willy Chou Source Type: research

Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life in Taiwanese Middle-aged Women Stroke Survivors.
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: We found that female stroke survivors' level of stroke severity and negative appraisal-impact of stroke are significant predictors of the stroke survivor's quality of life. In addition to assisting women in their PF rehabilitation, rehabilitation nurses also should help to develop survivors' self-care confidence as a means to avoid the recurrence of stroke. PMID: 25424728 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Rehabilitation Nursing - November 25, 2014 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Pai HC, Wu MH, Chang MY Tags: Rehabil Nurs Source Type: research