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Multifactor analysis for risk factors involved in the fear of falling in patients with chronic stroke from mainland China - Guan Q, Jin L, Li Y, Han H, Zheng Y, Nie Z.
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the risk factors involved in FOF in patients with chronic stroke from mainland China. METHODS: A cohort of 245 patients with chronic stroke were included in this study. Fear of falling severity was assessed using the Activitie...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - May 6, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Falls Source Type: news
Effects of horse-riding exercise on balance, gait, and activities of daily living in stroke patients - Kim YN, Lee DK.
This study aimed to investigate the effects of horse-riding exercise on balance, gait, and activities of daily living (ADLs) in stroke patients. [Subjects] Among 20 participants with stroke, 10 were randomly assigned to the experimental group, an...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - May 27, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Is it safe to drive after acute mild stroke? A preliminary report - Hird MA, Vesely KA, Christie LE, Alves MA, Pongmoragot J, Saposnik G, Schweizer TA.
BACKGROUND: Most guidelines recommend that patients should refrain from driving for at least one month after stroke. Despite these guidelines, and the fact that patients post-stroke may be at an increased risk for driving impairment, many patients report r...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - May 30, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
Foot and ankle impairments affect balance and mobility in stroke (FAiMiS): the views and experiences of people with stroke - Gorst T, Lyddon A, Marsden J, Paton J, Morrison SC, Cramp M, Freeman J.
PURPOSE: To explore the nature and impact of foot and ankle impairments on mobility and balance in community-dwelling, chronic stroke survivors. METHODS: A qualitative research design using face to face semi-structured, audio recorded interviews. T...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - June 13, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Balance and mobility as predictors of post-stroke cognitive impairment - Ursin MH, Bergland A, Fure B, Tørstad A, Tveit A, Ihle-Hansen H.
BACKGROUND: The number of patients with cognitive impairment following stroke is increasing due to the rise in the number of stroke survivors. Health authorities highlight the need for prediction and early diagnostics. The aims of this study were to invest...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - August 4, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Short-term effect of ambient temperature and the risk of stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Lian H, Ruan Y, Liang R, Liu X, Fan Z.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The relationship between stroke and short-term temperature changes remains controversial. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the association between stroke and both high and low temperatures...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - August 18, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Environmental Issues, Climate, Geophysics Source Type: news
Effects of a multifactorial fall prevention program on balance, gait, and fear of falling in post-stroke inpatients - Jung Y, Lee K, Shin S, Lee W.
This study investigated the effects of a multifactorial fall prevention program on balance, gait, and fear of falling in stroke patients. [Subjects] Twenty-five stroke patients were divided randomly into multifactorial fall prevention program gro...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - August 18, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Increased post-stroke risk of suicide - Skovgaard CB, Holm J, Stenager EN, Stenager E.
The purpose of this work is to illustrate a possible cohesion between stroke and subsequent risk of suicide, presenting a review of the literature covering the past 26 years. 80% of the primary studies find that the risk of suicide increases post-stroke. T...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - August 20, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news
A report of heat stroke in two Nigerian siblings - Asani MO, Kabir H, Adamu H.
We report these cases to highlight the danger of leaving children unsupervised in vehicles, aid prompt diagnosis, and management of heat stroke. Two Nigerian siblings aged ranges 5...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - August 24, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Gait velocity and walking distance to predict community walking after stroke - An S, Lee Y, Shin H, Lee G.
In this study, 103 stroke survivors were identified as limited (n = 67) or independent community walkers (n = 36). Ten meter and six min walk...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - September 5, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Occurrence and predictors of falls in people with stroke: six-year prospective study - Minet LR, Peterson E, Koch LV, Ytterberg C.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The purpose was to investigate the occurrence of self-reported falls in people with stroke at 3, 6, and 12 months and 6 years post stroke and predictors for falls during 6 years. METHODS: A prospective study involving 121 pe...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - September 9, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Factors associated with post-stroke depression and emotional incontinence: lesion location and coping styles - Wei C, Zhang F, Chen L, Ma X, Zhang N, Gao M, Zhang W, Luo L, Xue R, Hao J.
Post-stroke depression (PSD) and post-stroke emotional incontinence (PSEI) has attracted world-wide interest in recent years. These emotional disturbances have a negative impact on the rehabilitation process and the associated worse outcome. Consequently, ...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - October 10, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news
Prevalence and associated factors of anger post stroke: a systematic review - Ramos-Perdigues S, Mane-Santacana A, Pintor-Perez L.
INTRODUCTION:
Stroke is one of the main causes of death and disability and has a high economic cost. Anger after stroke is common and worsens functionality and quality of life. The study of this comorbidity has been hampered by the lack of standardization...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - October 10, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Violence and Weapons Issues Source Type: news
Investigation of psychometric properties of the Falls Efficacy Scale using Rasch analysis in patients with hemiplegic stroke - Park EY, Choi YI.
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Falls Efficacy Scale using Rasch analysis in patients with hemiplegic stroke. [Subjects] Fifty-five community-dwelling hemiplegic stroke patients were selected as par...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - October 30, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Effects of treadmill training with the eyes closed on gait and balance ability of chronic stroke patients - Kim YW, Moon SJ.
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of treadmill walking with the eyes closed and open on the gait and balance abilities of chronic stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty patients with chronic stroke participated in this s...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - October 30, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
