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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 ...
The impact of semantic dementia on everyday actions : evidence from an ecological study
(Cambridge University Press, 2012-11-19)
In theory, semantic memory may trigger and support the execution of everyday activities. This study explored this question by comparing three patients with semantic dementia to 40 normal controls performing different ...
Slow and faster post-stroke walkers have a different trunk progression and braking impulse during gait
(Elsevier, 2018-12-26)
Background
Braking forces absorbed by the leading paretic limb are greater than expected with regard to gait speed and not correlated with propulsive forces generated by the non-paretic limb in individuals with severe ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Portrait of driving practice following a mild stroke : a secondary analysis of a chart audit
(Taylor and Francis, 2019-11-08)
Background: The majority of individuals who have had a mild stroke are discharged home from acute care. Yet, the proportion who are assessed for driving ability and given related recommendations is unknown.
Objective: ...