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Factors associated with post-stroke suicidal death - Hong JP, Park S, Ahn SH, Kim JS.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to estimate the relative risk of suicidal death compared to the general population and to identify risk factors for suicidal death among stroke patients. METHODS: Our sample consisted of 7175 patien...
Source: SafetyLit - October 18, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news
Population-based study of ischemic stroke risk after trauma in children and young adults - Fox CK, Hills NK, Vinson DR, Numis AL, Dicker RA, Sidney S, Fullerton HJ.
OBJECTIVE: To quantify the incidence, timing, and risk of ischemic stroke after trauma in a population-based young cohort. METHODS: We electronically identified trauma patients (...
Source: SafetyLit - November 13, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Prediction of falls in subjects suffering from Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and stroke - Beghi E, Gervasoni E, Pupillo E, Bianchi E, Montesano A, Aprile I, Agostini M, Rovaris M, Cattaneo D.
OBJECTIVE: To compare the risk of falls and fall predictors in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), multiple sclerosis (MS) and stroke using the same study design. DESIGN: Multicenter prospective cohort study. SETTING: Three [masked] institution...
Source: SafetyLit - November 13, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
A novel one arm motorized walker for hemiplegic stroke survivors: a feasibility study - Cho KH, Pyo S, Shin GS, Hong SD, Lee SH, Lee D, Song S, Lee G.
This study aimed to test the safety and feasibility of a prototype one-arm motorized walker that uses a power-driven dev...
Source: SafetyLit - February 5, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news
Effectiveness of a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and task-oriented balance training in reducing the fear of falling in patients with chronic stroke: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial - Liu TW, Ng GYF, Ng SSM.
BACKGROUND: The consequences of falls are devastating for patients with stroke. Balance problems and fear of falling are two major challenges, and recent systematic reviews have revealed that habitual physical exercise training alone cannot reduce the occu...
Source: SafetyLit - March 12, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Falls Source Type: news
Therapists' perspectives on adapting the Stepping On falls prevention programme for community-dwelling stroke survivors in Singapore - Xu T, O'Loughlin K, Clemson L, Lannin NA, Koh G, Dean C.
This study investigates the perspectives of rehabilitation therapists on the implementation of fall prevention programmes with community-dwelling stroke survivors in the Singapore context, and elicits recommendations to adapt the Stepping On progr...
Source: SafetyLit - May 21, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Theoretical analysis of evaporative cooling of classic heat stroke patients - Alzeer AH, Wissler EH.
Heat stroke is a serious health concern globally, which is associated with high mortality. Newer treatments must be designed to improve outcomes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of variations in ambient temperature and wind speed on the rat...
Source: SafetyLit - May 21, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Effects of gait training with auditory feedback on walking and balancing ability in adults after hemiplegic stroke: a preliminary, randomized, controlled study - Cha YJ, Kim JD, Choi YR, Kim NH, Son SM.
The aim of this study was to identify a gait training type that better improves the walking and balancing abilities of adult patients with chronic hemiplegic stroke. Single-blinded, randomized, controlled, comparative preliminary study was carried out. Pat...
Source: SafetyLit - May 23, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Post-stroke depression: prevalence, associated factors and impact on quality of life among outpatients in a Nigerian hospital - Oni OD, Olagunju AT, Olisah VO, Aina OF, Ojini FI.
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the prevalence of post-stroke depression (PSD), its associated factors and impact on quality of life (QoL) among outpatients in a Nigerian hospital.METHODS: This cross-sectional study was carried out among 140 adults ma...
Source: SafetyLit - June 11, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news
Previous experience and walking capacity predict community outings after stroke: an observational study - Karageorge A, Vargas J, Ada L, Kelly PJ, McCluskey A.
BACKGROUND: Following hospital discharge, stroke survivors may experience a decline in mobility, outings, and community participation. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between demographic and clinical measures, and the level of partici...
Source: SafetyLit - June 18, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
The sensitivity and specificity of the Falls Efficacy Scale and the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale for hemiplegic stroke patients - Park EY, Lee YJ, Choi YI.
This study attempted to investigate the sensitivity and specificity of the Falls Efficacy Scale (FES) and the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC) for community residents with hemiplegic stroke. [Subjects and Methods] The FES and th...
Source: SafetyLit - July 9, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Home-based balance training using Wii Fit ™: a pilot randomised controlled trial with mobile older stroke survivors - Golla A, Müller T, Wohlfarth K, Jahn P, Mattukat K, Mau W.
BACKGROUND: Several studies have reported that using the Wii ™ Balance Board can provide added value regarding balance (re-)training in neurological diseases. However, for the large group of mobile older stroke survivors, there is no evidence regarding th...
Source: SafetyLit - August 31, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Watch your step! Who can recover stair climbing independence after stroke? - Morone G, Matamala-Gomez M, Sanchez-Vives MV, Paolucci S, Iosa M.
BACKGROUND: After discharge, most patients who have suffered a stroke remain with some limitations in their stair climbing ability. This is a critical factor in order to be independent in real-life mobility. Although there are several studies on prognostic...
Source: SafetyLit - August 31, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Are the effects of internal focus instructions different from external focus instructions given during balance training in stroke patients? A double-blind randomized controlled trial - Kal E, Houdijk H, van der Kamp J, Verhoef M, Pros ée R, Groet E, Winters M, van Bennekom C, Scherder E.
This study aimed to assess if external focus instructions result in greater improvements in motor skill and automaticity compared to internal focus instructions in stroke patients. DESIGN: Double-blind randomized controlled trial. SETTIN...
Source: SafetyLit - September 5, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
