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Using mixed methods to evaluate efficacy and user expectations of a virtual reality¿based training system for upper-limb recovery in patients after stroke: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
DiscussionThe interviews will help to gain a deeper understanding of the phenomena under investigation to provide sound recommendations for the implementation of the virtual reality training system for routine use in neurorehabilitation complementing the quantitative clinical assessments.Trial registrationCliniclatrials.gov Identifier: NCT01774669 (15 January 2013)
Source: Trials - September 6, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Corina Schuster-AmftKynan EngIsabelle LehmannLudwig SchmidNagisa KobashiIrène ThalerMartin VerraAndrea HennekeSandra SignerMichael McCaskeyDaniel Kiper Source Type: research

Using mirror therapy in the home environment: a case report.
CONCLUSION. This case report suggests that a predominantly self-administered home-based MT program is feasible and effective at improving function after stroke. PMID: 24797202 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - May 1, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Nilsen DM, Dirusso T Tags: Am J Occup Ther Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin type A (Dysport) for the treatment of post-stroke arm spasticity: Results of the German–Austrian open-label post-marketing surveillance prospective study
Abstract: The current practice in Germany and Austria, and the safety and efficacy of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A; Dysport) in the treatment of patients with post-stroke arm spasticity (with no fixed upper-limb contractures), were assessed in this observational prospective non-interventional study. One treatment cycle was documented with assessments at baseline, approximately week 4 (optional), and approximately week 12. Pattern of spasticity, treatment goal, safety and efficacy were recorded. Overall response and goal achievement was rated on a 4-point scale (‘no goal achievement’, ‘goal achievement’, ‘good g...
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - December 23, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Wolfgang H. Jost, Harald Hefter, Andrea Reissig, Katja Kollewe, Joerg Wissel Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

What Causes Muscle Weakness?
Discussion Muscle tone is the slight tension that is felt in a muscle when it is voluntarily relaxed. It can be assessed by asking the patient to relax and then taking the muscles through a range of motion such as moving the wrists, forearm and upper arm. Muscle strength is the muscle’s force against active resistance. Impaired strength is called weakness or paresis. There are 5 levels of muscle strength. 0 = No muscle contraction detected 1 = Barely detected flicker of contraction 2 = Active movement with gravity eliminated 3 = Active movement against gravity 4 = Active movement against gravity and some resistance ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - December 9, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Relative and Absolute Reliabilities of the Vertical Numerical Pain Rating Scale With the Face Pain Scale After Stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that the vertical NPRS-FPS is a reliable measure of pain in people with stroke, with good relative and absolute reliabilities. PMID: 24029301 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Physical Therapy - September 12, 2013 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Chuang LL, Wu CY, Lin KC, Hsieh CJ Tags: Phys Ther Source Type: research

157 E-Books New to JEFFLINE
Scott Library added these 157 e-books to the growing collection in May and June: Accurate Results in the Clinical Laboratory Adult Emergency Medicine Adult-Gerontology and Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination (4th ed.) Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses (2nd ed.) Advancing Your Career: Concepts of Professional Nursing (5th ed.) Arrhythmia Essentials Atlas of Advanced Operative Surgery Atlas of Clinical Neurology (3rd ed.) Atlas of Hematopathology: Morphology, Immunophenotype, Cytogenetics, and Molecular Approaches Atlas of Human Infectious Diseases Atlas of No...
Source: What's New on JEFFLINE - June 25, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Gary Kaplan Tags: All News Clinicians Researchers Students Teaching Faculty Source Type: news

Occupational Therapy: Cost-Effective Solutions for Changing Health System Needs
This article aligns the discussion of health system transformation with literature identifying the cost-effectiveness of occupational therapy in Canada.
Source: Healthcare Quarterly - January 30, 2013 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

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