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Spleen As A Distinct Site For Dendritic Cell Haematopoiesis, Jonathan Tan, Helen O'Neill
Spleen As A Distinct Site For Dendritic Cell Haematopoiesis, Jonathan Tan, Helen O'Neill
Jonathan Tan
No abstract provided.
Motivational Interview (Mi) Using Co-Active Life Coaching Skills As A Treatment For Obesity, Courtney Newnham-Kanas, Jennifer Irwin, Don Morrow
Motivational Interview (Mi) Using Co-Active Life Coaching Skills As A Treatment For Obesity, Courtney Newnham-Kanas, Jennifer Irwin, Don Morrow
Donald Morrow
No abstract provided.
Change-Ing Obesity: A Methodological Account Of A Comprehensive Study For Obese University Students, Erin Pearson, Jennifer Irwin, Don Morrow
Change-Ing Obesity: A Methodological Account Of A Comprehensive Study For Obese University Students, Erin Pearson, Jennifer Irwin, Don Morrow
Donald Morrow
No abstract provided.
Motivational Interviewing For Special Populations Within Dentistry, Don Morrow, Jennifer Irwin
Motivational Interviewing For Special Populations Within Dentistry, Don Morrow, Jennifer Irwin
Donald Morrow
No abstract provided.
Qualitative Assessment Of Motivational Interviewing (Mi) Using Co-Active Life Coaching Skills As A Treatment For Obesity, Courtney Newnham-Kanas, Jennifer Irwin, Don Morrow
Qualitative Assessment Of Motivational Interviewing (Mi) Using Co-Active Life Coaching Skills As A Treatment For Obesity, Courtney Newnham-Kanas, Jennifer Irwin, Don Morrow
Donald Morrow
No abstract provided.
Risk Communication And College Students: The 2009 H1n1 Pandemic Influenza, Francisco Soto Mas
Risk Communication And College Students: The 2009 H1n1 Pandemic Influenza, Francisco Soto Mas
Francisco Soto Mas
Objective The purpose of this study was to assess university students’ self-reported knowledge, behavior, and behavioral intention regarding H1N1 influenza. Method A cross-sectional, causal comparative study with purposive sampling was conducted at a major university in the southwestern U.S. Data were collected in early spring 2010 using a 24-item survey. Analyses included frequencies, descriptive statistics, correlation, linear regression, and multivariate analysis of variance. Results A total of 483 students participated. The majority of participants (69%) indicated taking “specific precautions” to prevent H1N1 influenza, but one-third lacked knowledge about symptoms and treatment. Only 10% had been vaccinated, and approximately half had …
Effects Of Response Elaboration Training On Sentence Production Of Persons With Chronic Agrammatic Aphasia, Ryan S. Husak
Effects Of Response Elaboration Training On Sentence Production Of Persons With Chronic Agrammatic Aphasia, Ryan S. Husak
Theses and Dissertations--Rehabilitation Sciences
Purpose: Response Elaboration Training (RET) is a treatment program for increasing the amount of information contained in the speech of individuals with aphasia. This study employed a sentence production task (SPT) to examine whether RET will (1) generalize to a task not worked on in treatment and (2) affect syntactic performance.
Methods and Procedures: Three adults with chronic non-fluent Broca’s aphasia received RET in this prospective, repeated case study. The dependent variable was a SPT requiring the participant to put a verb in a sentence. Changes in the syntactic performance of the participant’s sentence productions were classified across …
Development Of Delayed Splenic Rupture In A Patient With Cervical Cord Injury: A Casereport, Yiu-Chung Lau, Chau-Peng Leong, Yi-Jung Hsin, Tsung-Hsun Yang
Development Of Delayed Splenic Rupture In A Patient With Cervical Cord Injury: A Casereport, Yiu-Chung Lau, Chau-Peng Leong, Yi-Jung Hsin, Tsung-Hsun Yang
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
This is a report of a 65-year-old male patient with incomplete spinal cord injury caused by a traffic accident. He was robust prior to this injury. He was hospitalized due to tetraplegia caused by the accident, and did not lose consciousness at the time of injury. A cervical spine MRI was performed and showed cervical spondylosis with a C4-5, C5-6 herniated intervertebral disc. After decompressive surgery, he was transferred to our ward for inpatient rehabilitation, where balance and exercise activities on a mattress were carried out regularly. After 20 days of rehabilitation, acute dyspnea, abdominal distension and unstable vital signs …
Foot Pain Related Factors For Nursing Aides At Long-Term Care Institutions: A Preliminary Study, Chien-Hua Huang, Won-Tin Chang, Chun Pei, Chih-Chin Hsieh, Shu-Chuan Wu
Foot Pain Related Factors For Nursing Aides At Long-Term Care Institutions: A Preliminary Study, Chien-Hua Huang, Won-Tin Chang, Chun Pei, Chih-Chin Hsieh, Shu-Chuan Wu
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Nursing aides at long-term care institutions need to stand and walk all day. As a result, the average burden of lower limbs for nursing aides is greater than nurses was. Feet have to bear the bodies weight as well as for support, shock absorption, and wear and tear from walking. This study investigated major factors of foot pain as caused by functional activities or the abnormal foot structures from prolonged standing and walking due to work. The participants were nursing aides at a special education school in central Taiwan. The first questionnaire gathered foot pain history for the previous three …
Effect Of A Modified Module Insole And Foot Exercise On Foot Deformity In Children With Developmental Delay, Hung-Wen Wei, Mei-Wun Tsai, Ming-Jor Lo, Mei-Ta Ho, Su-Limg Chang, Young-Hue Yu, Yu-Rui Zhan, Mu-Jung Kao
Effect Of A Modified Module Insole And Foot Exercise On Foot Deformity In Children With Developmental Delay, Hung-Wen Wei, Mei-Wun Tsai, Ming-Jor Lo, Mei-Ta Ho, Su-Limg Chang, Young-Hue Yu, Yu-Rui Zhan, Mu-Jung Kao
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
The effects of foot orthoses and foot exercise on foot deformity in children with developmental delay are unclear. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a modified module insole and foot exercise on foot deformity in children with development delay. We recruited subjects from outpatient clinics of early intervention for children with development delay in Taipei City Hospital. The inclusion criteria were (1) evidence of low arch or no arch in either foot while standing or walking, (2) independent walking, and (3) age from 3 to 12 years. The 95 participants were classified into three groups: …
Correlation Of Joint Symptoms And Imaging Studies Among Patients With Hemophilia, Yen-Chun Chen, Ta-Sen Wei, Tsung-Ju Wu, Chen-Chen Liu, Ming-Ching Shen
Correlation Of Joint Symptoms And Imaging Studies Among Patients With Hemophilia, Yen-Chun Chen, Ta-Sen Wei, Tsung-Ju Wu, Chen-Chen Liu, Ming-Ching Shen
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Hemophilia is an Ⅹ-linked congenital bleeding disorder, with deficiency of coagulation factor Ⅷ (hemophilia A) or factor Ⅸ (hemophilia B). Hemophilia patients often have hemarthrosis with severe joint pain, which results in joint immobility and subsequent muscle atrophy, joint contracture, and gait disturbance. This study investigated the symptoms and severity, joint involvement, and imaging findings of hemophilia patients in Taiwan.A total of 51 male participants, including 40 with hemophilia A, aged from 6 to 69 years (mean age: 27.2±15.6 years), were recruited. We evaluated clinical symptoms and joint conditions using the Colorado Physical Examination, and imaging findings using the Pettersson …
Effects Of Home-Based Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy In Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Preliminary Study, Fei-Chuan Chen, Ching-Yi Wu, Hsieh-Ching Chen, Keh-Chung Lin, Chia-Ying Chung, Chia-Ling Chen
Effects Of Home-Based Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy In Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Preliminary Study, Fei-Chuan Chen, Ching-Yi Wu, Hsieh-Ching Chen, Keh-Chung Lin, Chia-Ying Chung, Chia-Ling Chen
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Previous studies have shown beneficial effects of modified constraint-induced movement therapy (mCIMT) in improving motor functions of the upper extremities in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). However, there are few studies which have used kinematic analysis to validate the effectiveness and mechanisms underlying motor improvement after mCIMT. To promote clinical applicability and children's compliance with mCIMT, this study attempted to investigate the effects of home-based mCIMT in children with spastic CP using integration of clinical measures and kinematic analysis.This study used a randomized controlled trial design. Twelve children with spastic CP (6 boys and 6 girls) were randomly assigned …
Bilateral Cataract Caused By High-Voltage Electrical Injury: A Casereport, Chin-Man Wang, Jui-Yung Yang, Pei-Ying Hsueh, Yu-Cheng Pei, Cheng-Fung Tsai, Katie P. Wu
Bilateral Cataract Caused By High-Voltage Electrical Injury: A Casereport, Chin-Man Wang, Jui-Yung Yang, Pei-Ying Hsueh, Yu-Cheng Pei, Cheng-Fung Tsai, Katie P. Wu
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Few victims can survive high-voltage electric burns in which the electricity passes through the scalp. Notably, 0.7% to 8.0% of these survivors will progressively develop cataracts caused by the electric injury. This report presents a unique case manifested with rapid visual deterioration as a result of posterior subcapsular cataract. A 36-year-old male was incidentally injured by an electric burn of 11,000 volts during work. Immediately following the injury, his vision remained sufficient in daily activities. Unfortunately, progressive non-painful visual loss developed in his right eye within a month during rehabilitation training and then later in the left eye. Ophthalmologist confirmed …
Ulnar, Median, And Radial Neuropathies After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Casereport, Wang-Lin Su, Chia-Yu Hsu
Ulnar, Median, And Radial Neuropathies After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Casereport, Wang-Lin Su, Chia-Yu Hsu
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Peripheral neuropathies after cardiac surgery are usually attributed to manipulation during the surgical procedure itself. A 54-year-old man developed left ulnar, median, and radial neuropathies after off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery. An electrodiagnostic study indicated a lesion located in the distal part of the upper arm. In view of the anatomy, this patient most likely developed neuropathy associated with intraoperative blood pressure monitoring. Iatrogenic peripheral neuropathy after cardiac surgery should be carefully assessed to find the exact cause.
Dysphagia In Critical Illness Polyneuropathy And Myopathy: A Casereport, Hung-Chou Chen, Yen-Hsia Hsu, Shin-Ching Chen, Tyng-Guey Wang, Sung-Hui Tseng, Jiunn-Horng Kang
Dysphagia In Critical Illness Polyneuropathy And Myopathy: A Casereport, Hung-Chou Chen, Yen-Hsia Hsu, Shin-Ching Chen, Tyng-Guey Wang, Sung-Hui Tseng, Jiunn-Horng Kang
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Critical illness polyneuropathy and myopathy (CIPNM) is a common complication seen in patients with critical illness. However, long-lasting oropharyngeal dysphagia in patients with CIPNM has not been reported previously. Besides, severe dysphagia is also a rare condition in patients with diabetes. Here, we present the case of a woman with diabetes, who developed neuromuscular weakness after recovery from severe pneumonia and respiratory failure. Brain lesion was excluded by magnetic resonance imaging of brain. CIPNM was confirmed by nerve conduction and electromyographic studies. Videofluoroscopic swallow study showed severe oropharyngeal dysphagia. The general weakness and functional status improved gradually after rehabilitation. However, …
Swallowing Therapy In Children With Bilateral Cleft Lip And Palate: A Casereport, Shih-Chung Chang, Ching-Ching Yang, Yu-Hui Huang
Swallowing Therapy In Children With Bilateral Cleft Lip And Palate: A Casereport, Shih-Chung Chang, Ching-Ching Yang, Yu-Hui Huang
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Other than craniofacial anomaly, children with cleft lip and palate usually have problems of speech and swallowing. Therefore, in addition to multiple sessions of operations for repair and reconstruction, active rehabilitation is also required to improve their function of speech and swallowing. This report disclosed a ten-year-old boy who depended on nasogastric tube feeding and respired via tracheotomy after birth because of bilateral cleft lip and palate as well as subglottic stenosis. He started training of swallowing and speech at the age of 8. However, having lacked adequate practice for a long period of time, coordination and strength of his …
Cerebral Infarction Following Traumatic Internal Carotid Artery Dissection Without Significant Neck Injury: A Casereport, Kwan-Shan Chan, Mao-Hsiung Huang, Chia-Hsin Chen
Cerebral Infarction Following Traumatic Internal Carotid Artery Dissection Without Significant Neck Injury: A Casereport, Kwan-Shan Chan, Mao-Hsiung Huang, Chia-Hsin Chen
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
A 37-year-old female had an occlusion of right middle cerebral artery (MCA) due to traumatic internal carotid artery (ICA) dissection without significant neck injury after a traffic accident. Although this phenomenon has been documented in recent studies, it remains a relatively rare event. She presented with a left shoulder abrasion injury and mild neck pain initially, although there was no direct head injury or loss of consciousness after the traffic accident. After 12 hours, she had developed confusion, weakness over left limbs and slurred speech. A hyperdense area on the right frontotemporoparietal lobes was found on magnetic resonance imaging (diffusion-weighted …
Concurrent Ankylosing Spondylitis And Tophaceous Gout In Spine Causing Spinal Cord Compression: A Casereport, Chia-Chen Lin, Nai-Hsin Meng
Concurrent Ankylosing Spondylitis And Tophaceous Gout In Spine Causing Spinal Cord Compression: A Casereport, Chia-Chen Lin, Nai-Hsin Meng
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) rarely coexists with tophaceous gout in the spine. We present a case of a 57-year-old businessman with AS who did not have previous history of hyperuricemia or gouty arthritis. He had a three-month history of progressive bilateral lower limb weakness caused by spinal cord compression (rooted on a tophaceous gout), leading to incomplete paraplegia. He received surgical decompressive laminectomy, which removed the hypertrophic ligamentum flavum and tophus in the level of thoracolumbar junction. There was no obvious neurologic recovery after the surgery. We reviewarticleed the incidence, clinical manifestations, and management of the spinal tophaceous gout coexisting with …
Compensatory Assistive Technology For Adults With Cognitive Disabilities, Hsin-Yu Chen, Ling-Fu Meng
Compensatory Assistive Technology For Adults With Cognitive Disabilities, Hsin-Yu Chen, Ling-Fu Meng
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
People with cognitive disabilities often face difficulties when performing various activities in their daily lives. Although today's compensatory assistive technology (AT) can reduce the impact of such difficulties and enhance the quality of life in this population, universal guidelines for the appropriate application of cognitive AT have not been developed. The present study reviewarticleed and integrated information regarding models, assessments, selections, needs, and other relevant evidence. This paper presents a discussion of the limitations of current methods, and suggests novel approaches for the successful application of compensatory cognitive AT. The rehabilitative/compensatory model, the human activity assistive technology model, and the …
Ecological Executive Function Training In Patient With Brain Injury: A Casereport, Hsiao-Ting Ho, Yu-Hsin Wu, Mao-Hsiung Huang, Nai-Wen Guo
Ecological Executive Function Training In Patient With Brain Injury: A Casereport, Hsiao-Ting Ho, Yu-Hsin Wu, Mao-Hsiung Huang, Nai-Wen Guo
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
It has been reported that inappropriate behavior and cognitive/social dysfunction might be the result of poor impulse control after brain injury. A disorganized condition can be attributed to a failure to use a goal list. Goal management training (GMT), a neuropsychological rehabilitation program, was therefore designed for patients with poor inhibition, impaired goal- management and disorganized daily behavior. In this report, Ecological Executive Function Training (EEFT), based on the GMT model, was applied to a 55 year-old male patient with poor impulse control that was secondary to brain injury. The treatment lasted for two weeks and aimed to improve his …
Can Heart Rate Variability Be A Prognostic Factor After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery?, Chen-Liang Chou, Si-Huei Lee, Yi-Chieh Chou, Po-Chin Strong, Wei-Cheng Weng, Huey-Wen Yien, Zen-Chung Weng
Can Heart Rate Variability Be A Prognostic Factor After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery?, Chen-Liang Chou, Si-Huei Lee, Yi-Chieh Chou, Po-Chin Strong, Wei-Cheng Weng, Huey-Wen Yien, Zen-Chung Weng
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Imbalance in automatic cardiovascular function has been shown to increase the risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden death in patients with coronary artery disease and after myocardial infarction. The study evaluated preoperative heart rate variability (HRV) as an independent prognostic factor for hospitalized patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG).In this single-blind study, we enrolled 25 patients scheduled to undergo CABG. Preoperative Holter electrocardiography was used to collect linear analysis and non-linear analysis (Poincare plot analysis) data. Four patients died after the operation. We compared the HRV data of the 2 groups (expired vs. survived), and found that the data …
Decreasing The Incidence Of Skin Damage Caused By Physical Agents, Mei-Chu Chen, Der-Sheng Han
Decreasing The Incidence Of Skin Damage Caused By Physical Agents, Mei-Chu Chen, Der-Sheng Han
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Physical therapists play a crucial role in preventing skin damage, the causes of which are usually due to improper machine settings and a failure to adhere to standard operation procedures during treatments involving physical agents. To decrease incidents, this study examines the causes of skin damage, and drafting intervention and evaluation index.This paper analyzed 12 cases of skin damage occurring during physical therapy at the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation of a regional hospital, between Jan. 2006 and Aug. 2009. The probable causes were failure on the part of the therapist to inform the patient on operation procedures and …
Effects Of Taping On Motor Function Of Upper Extremity In Chronic Stroke Patients, Rong-Bin Hong, Yi-Ru Chen, Da-Fang Chan, Willy Chou, Jeng-Feng Yang
Effects Of Taping On Motor Function Of Upper Extremity In Chronic Stroke Patients, Rong-Bin Hong, Yi-Ru Chen, Da-Fang Chan, Willy Chou, Jeng-Feng Yang
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of taping on motor recovery of paretic upper limb in chronic stroke patients. Ten chronic stroke patients with upper limb paresis were recruited. They all received regular rehabilitation programs before this study. Taping was applied to the upper trunk and paretic shoulder of those patients in addition to regular 3-week rehabilitation. Succeedingly, they received only regular rehabilitation for another 3 weeks. Three tests were conducted before and after taping and at 3 weeks follow-up. For each test, we measured the movement amplitudes of active shoulder flexion and abduction, Fugl-Meyer Motor …
Development Of Brain Abscess At The Exact Site Of A Previous Intracerebral Hematoma: A Casereport, Yi-Yen Chu, Shu-Huan Lin, Tyng-Guey Wang
Development Of Brain Abscess At The Exact Site Of A Previous Intracerebral Hematoma: A Casereport, Yi-Yen Chu, Shu-Huan Lin, Tyng-Guey Wang
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Brain abscess is a neurological emergency that requires immediate high-dose antibiotics or surgical intervention. Brain abscess at the site of a previous hemorrhagic stroke that did not receive surgical intervention is rare. Here, we report the case of a 48-year-old man who developed a brain abscess as infective transformation of a preceding right putaminal hemorrhage, 22 days after the stroke. The patient recovered after surgical treatment and systemic antibiotics therapy. An abscess culture test revealed the presence of Group D Salmonella, which has never been reported in a case of brain abscess. A comprehensive literature reviewarticle was performed. We concluded …
Wrist Schwannoma Mimicking De Quervain's Disease: A Casereport, Pon-An Chen, Chung-Liang Lai, Ming-Miau Tsai, Chuan-Chin Leu, Tyng-Guey Wang
Wrist Schwannoma Mimicking De Quervain's Disease: A Casereport, Pon-An Chen, Chung-Liang Lai, Ming-Miau Tsai, Chuan-Chin Leu, Tyng-Guey Wang
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
For decades, ultrasonography has shown a high degree of accuracy in the evaluation of soft tissue tumors. In this study, we report the condition of a 80-year-old male patient who had been suffering from left thumb pain for 2 years. The patient had initially been diagnosed with de Quervain's disease, but responded poorly to conservative treatment. An ultrasonographic examination unexpectedly identified a well-margined solid tumor with marked vascularity. Suspicion of a neurogenic tumor led to an excision surgery and finally pathology revealed a Schwannoma. Following excision, the symptoms were entirely ameliorated. We concluded that, in the evaluation of persistent chronic …
Panuveitis After Intravenous Injection Of Bisphosphonate: A Casereport, Chi-Kai You, Si-Huei Lee, Chen-Liang Chou
Panuveitis After Intravenous Injection Of Bisphosphonate: A Casereport, Chi-Kai You, Si-Huei Lee, Chen-Liang Chou
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
As human life expectancy has increased, osteoporosis has become a major epidemic disorder. The most common consequences of this are fractures in different parts of the body. In addition to regular follow-up tests of bone-mineral density, treatment methods include: 1. increasing the dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D, 2. maintenance of body weight, avoiding alcohol and tobacco, regular exercise, and fall prevention, 3. medications, the most widely used being bisphosphonates. Bisphosphonates can limit bone loss via the inhibition of osteoclasts. They have been widely prescribed for senile osteoporosis, osteoporosis due to administration of steroids, bone loss due to malignancies …
Effectiveness Of The Osaka Medical College Brace For The Treatment Of Idiopathic Scoliosis: A 1-Year Outcome Analysis, Cheng-Fang Tsai, Po-Liang Lai, Alice M.K. Wong, Chih-Kuang Chen
Effectiveness Of The Osaka Medical College Brace For The Treatment Of Idiopathic Scoliosis: A 1-Year Outcome Analysis, Cheng-Fang Tsai, Po-Liang Lai, Alice M.K. Wong, Chih-Kuang Chen
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
The Osaka Medical College (OMC) brace is an underarm spinal orthosis for the treatment of scoliosis. It consists of a plastic pelvic section with a pad extended from the lateral bar to correct the convexity of the curve. The plastic cover on the trunk is minimized, and thus perspiration under the plastic contour is reduced. This is favorable for people who are heat intolerant or for those living in a hot and humid climate. In Taiwan, the use of the OMC brace has been increasing because it allows for good ventilation, is light, and has a less-restrictive design, yet its …
Swallowing Therapy For Systemic Amyloidosis-Induced Dysphagia: A Casereport, I-Hsien Wu, Ching-Chi Chen, Mei-Yi Wu, Li-Chen Tung, Jung-Tai Liu
Swallowing Therapy For Systemic Amyloidosis-Induced Dysphagia: A Casereport, I-Hsien Wu, Ching-Chi Chen, Mei-Yi Wu, Li-Chen Tung, Jung-Tai Liu
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Amyloidosis is defined as the extracellular deposition of fibrillar proteins in different organs and tissues. The clinical features of amyloidosis include cardiomyopathy, hepatomegaly, proteinuria, macroglossia, and dysphagia. We report the case of a 52-year-old man with myeloma-associated amyloidosis who complained of progressive dysphagia, dysarthria, and macroglossia. Videofluoroscopic swallowing study revealed severe reduction in tongue movements, aspiration after swallowing, and retention in the valleculae and pyriform sinuses. The patient underwent swallowing therapy for 6 months; the therapy included compensatory neck flexion, vocal cord adduction exercises, supraglottic swallow, and the Mendelsohn maneuver. The swallowing therapy enabled the patient to swallow liquid and …
Paraplegia Caused By Intramedullary Tuberculoma: A Casereport, Ching-Yao Yang, Huey-Wen Liang, Yen-Ho Wang, Wei-Hwa Liaw
Paraplegia Caused By Intramedullary Tuberculoma: A Casereport, Ching-Yao Yang, Huey-Wen Liang, Yen-Ho Wang, Wei-Hwa Liaw
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Tuberculosis is one of the oldest diseases known to affect humans and is a major cause of death worldwide. This disease, which is caused by bacteria of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, usually affects the lungs, although other organs are involved in up to one-third of cases. If properly treated, tuberculosis caused by drug-susceptible strains is curable in virtually all cases. Spinal tuberculosis (Pott's disease or tuberculous spondylitis) often involves two or more adjacent vertebral bodies, and solitary tuberculoma of the spinal cord as part of a generalized infection is a rarity. Here, we report the case of a 54-year-old man …
The Effect Of Pre-Operative Rehabilitation In High Risk Open Heart Surgery Patients On The Length Of Hospital Stay, Wen-Chih Lin, Yi-Ru Chen, Chiao-Hsin Chen, Shu-Han Yang, Chin-Tsan Huang, Mei-Yi Wu, Willy Chou
The Effect Of Pre-Operative Rehabilitation In High Risk Open Heart Surgery Patients On The Length Of Hospital Stay, Wen-Chih Lin, Yi-Ru Chen, Chiao-Hsin Chen, Shu-Han Yang, Chin-Tsan Huang, Mei-Yi Wu, Willy Chou
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
The study was to evaluate the effect of pre-operative education for diaphragmatic breathing and coughing techniques in elective open heart surgery patients on the post-operative pulmonary complications, ventilator use duration and post-operative hospital days.The retrospective chart reviewarticle of the 27 elective open heart surgery patients was from March 2008 to April 2009. The basic data and risk factors of post-operative complications were recorded. The complications, mechanical ventilation duration, and hospital days in the two groups with and without the education were compared; so were the high risk and nonhigh risk group according to the risk score of the post-operative pulmonary …