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Reliability and minimal detectable change of the mini-BESTest in adults with spinal cord injury in a rehabilitation setting
(Taylor and Francis, 2019-06-03)
Background: The mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (mini-BESTest) is a valid tool for assessing standing balance in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Its reliability has not yet been investigated with this ...
Exploring factors influencing occupational therapists’ perception of patients’ rehabilitation potential after acquired brain injury
(Wiley, 2016-09-21)
Background/aim
Clinical practice guidelines advocate for early involvement of rehabilitation professionals in screening acquired brain injury patients’ rehabilitation needs and determining the required rehabilitation ...
Lower limb joint moments on the fast belt contribute to a reduction of step length asymmetry over ground after split-belt treadmill training in stroke : a pilot study
(Taylor and Francis, 2018-10-25)
The main goal was to investigate changes in muscle activity and joint moments related to step length (SL) symmetry improvements in individuals poststroke following repeated split-belt treadmill (SBT) walking. Twelve ...
Occupational therapy students’ experience with using a journal in fieldwork and factors influencing its use
(Routledge, 2018-12-05)
The aims of this study were to (1) describe journal use in occupational therapy fieldwork and students’ preferences regarding use, and (2) document factors that influence this use. We used a mixed method design: Quantitative ...
Potential of using an assistive technology to address meal preparation difficulties following acquired brain injury : clients’ and caregivers’ perspectives
(Taylor and Francis, 2021-02-03)
Objectives
This study explored difficulties in meal preparation experienced by adults with moderate to severe acquired brain injury (ABI) and available compensatory strategies from both ABI individuals’ and caregivers’ ...
Instruments to evaluate mobility capacity of older adults during hospitalization : a systematic review
(Elsevier, 2017-05-27)
Independent mobility is a key factor in predicting morbidity and determining hospital discharge readiness for older patients. The main objective was identify and appraise relevant instruments for the measurement of mobility ...
Problematic caregiving activities among family carers of older adults with disabilities
(Bristol University Press, 2021-05-31)
Family carers of older adults with disability often both experience stress that may affect their ability to provide care, and find some caregiving activities differentially challenging. The objectives of this research are ...
Activity monitor placed at the non-paretic ankle is accurate in measuring step counts during community walking in post-stroke individuals : a validation study
(Wiley, 2019-01-28)
Background: Different environmental factors may affect the accuracy of step-count activity monitors (AM). However, the validationconditions for AM accuracy largely differ from ecological environments.Objectives: To assess ...
Perceived needs and difficulties in meal preparation ofpeople living with traumatic brain injury in a chronicphase : supporting long-term services and interventions
(Wiley, 2019-10-08)
Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a chronic medical condition with life-long consequences. Meal preparation is one the most significant activities impacted by TBI even after more than 10 years post-trauma. ...
The effectiveness of dance therapy as an adjunct to rehabilitation of adults with a physical disability
(Frontiers media, 2020-08-26)
Background/Objective: To determine the added benefit on participants’ mobility and
participation of a 12-week dance therapy (DT) intervention combined with usual physical
rehabilitation for adults with varied physical ...