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Rehabilitation and Therapy

Kitsum Li

2014

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For Patients With Acute Cerebral Vascular Accident, Is Virtual Reality Gaming More Effective Than Standard Recreational Therapy For The Improvement Of Hand Function?, Amy Marie Sequeira Boeschen, Elizabeth Jeanne Szoboszlay, Martha Welderufael, Kitsum Li Nov 2014

For Patients With Acute Cerebral Vascular Accident, Is Virtual Reality Gaming More Effective Than Standard Recreational Therapy For The Improvement Of Hand Function?, Amy Marie Sequeira Boeschen, Elizabeth Jeanne Szoboszlay, Martha Welderufael, Kitsum Li

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To evaluate the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of VR gaming using the Nintendo Wii vs. standard recreational therapy for the improvement of UE function in patients who have experienced a stroke.


For Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Functional Limitations, Does An Occupational Therapy Home Modification Intervention Program That Includes The Provision Of Adaptive Equipment And/Or Architectural Renovations To The Home Help Improve Occupational Performance And Satisfaction With The Ability To Perform Everyday Activities?, Sarah Jane Dequis Calub, Matthew Jordan Carlson, Monica Fernandez, Kitsum Li Nov 2014

For Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Functional Limitations, Does An Occupational Therapy Home Modification Intervention Program That Includes The Provision Of Adaptive Equipment And/Or Architectural Renovations To The Home Help Improve Occupational Performance And Satisfaction With The Ability To Perform Everyday Activities?, Sarah Jane Dequis Calub, Matthew Jordan Carlson, Monica Fernandez, Kitsum Li

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Determine the effect of an occupational therapy home modification intervention program on occupational performance and self-reported levels of satisfaction of occupational performance.


Does Fall Risk Education Tailored By Motivation Increase Fall Risk Identification And Fall Prevention Behaviors In Community-Dwelling Older Adults When Compared To Fall Risk Education Tailored By Authenticity?, Jonathan William Alonso, Brittnee Jane Witham, Cournety Brooke Mcintosh, Kitsum Li Nov 2014

Does Fall Risk Education Tailored By Motivation Increase Fall Risk Identification And Fall Prevention Behaviors In Community-Dwelling Older Adults When Compared To Fall Risk Education Tailored By Authenticity?, Jonathan William Alonso, Brittnee Jane Witham, Cournety Brooke Mcintosh, Kitsum Li

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To determine whether multimedia fall prevention education using different instructional strategies increases older adults’ ability to identify fall risks and implement fall prevention behaviors into their daily activities.


Does Cognitive Treatment For Illness Perceptions Increase Patient-Specific Physical Activity Levels Of Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain When Compared To No Intervention?, Jaclyn Fok, Shannon Landau, Liberty Bellah, Kitsum Li Nov 2014

Does Cognitive Treatment For Illness Perceptions Increase Patient-Specific Physical Activity Levels Of Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain When Compared To No Intervention?, Jaclyn Fok, Shannon Landau, Liberty Bellah, Kitsum Li

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To test the hypothesis that patient-relevant activity limitations can be reduced in patients with CLBP after receiving CTIP. To determine which maladaptive illness perceptions are detected and impacted by the CTIP.


Are Physical, Cognitive, And Perceptual Exercises Effective At Improving Abilities Associated With Driving (Such As Behavioral Speed, Visual Attention, Psychomotor Performance, Speed Of Perception, And Executive Functioning) In Older Adults Compared To A Control Group Of Older Adults Not Participating In An Exercise Group?, Caitlin Danae Mcintyre, Regina Okun, Josue Julian Zamora, Kitsum Li Nov 2014

Are Physical, Cognitive, And Perceptual Exercises Effective At Improving Abilities Associated With Driving (Such As Behavioral Speed, Visual Attention, Psychomotor Performance, Speed Of Perception, And Executive Functioning) In Older Adults Compared To A Control Group Of Older Adults Not Participating In An Exercise Group?, Caitlin Danae Mcintyre, Regina Okun, Josue Julian Zamora, Kitsum Li

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To study the effect of a specific exercise program on changes in performance in the areas of behavioral speed, visual attention, psychomotor performance, speed of perception, and executive functioning in older adult drivers.


Do Low Vision Interventions, Including Prescription And Training In The Use Of Low Vision Devices, Such As Magnifiers, Telescopes, Selective Transmission Lenses, Electronic Devices, And Computers, Enhance Older Adults’ Vision In Reading Standard Labels On Medication Bottles?, Vanessa Mae Clemente Carzon, Mallory Hope Engelhardt, Amanda Marie Woods, Kitsum Li Nov 2014

Do Low Vision Interventions, Including Prescription And Training In The Use Of Low Vision Devices, Such As Magnifiers, Telescopes, Selective Transmission Lenses, Electronic Devices, And Computers, Enhance Older Adults’ Vision In Reading Standard Labels On Medication Bottles?, Vanessa Mae Clemente Carzon, Mallory Hope Engelhardt, Amanda Marie Woods, Kitsum Li

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The objective of this study is to assess the impact of low vision rehabilitation interventions on individuals with low vision, particularly on the ability to read standard labels on medication bottles.


For Younger Patients With Stroke, Does Rehabilitation In The Home, Compared To Rehabilitation In The Day Clinic, Improve Early Level Of Activity Participation?, Elizabeth Ashley Brown, Alex Robert Shragg, Jovita Vasquez, Kitsum Li Nov 2014

For Younger Patients With Stroke, Does Rehabilitation In The Home, Compared To Rehabilitation In The Day Clinic, Improve Early Level Of Activity Participation?, Elizabeth Ashley Brown, Alex Robert Shragg, Jovita Vasquez, Kitsum Li

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The main purpose of this study was to determine if 3 weeks of rehabilitation in the home setting improves activity to a larger extent and facilitates rehabilitation in younger patients following a stroke compared to patients receiving intervention in an outpatient rehabilitation clinic. Cost effectiveness among these interventions was also described.


Does Dance-Based Therapy Improve Balance And Mobility In Older Adults?, Emily Ann Dodge, Florina Mendoza-Battle, Tanya Elesia Orgill, Kitsum Li Nov 2014

Does Dance-Based Therapy Improve Balance And Mobility In Older Adults?, Emily Ann Dodge, Florina Mendoza-Battle, Tanya Elesia Orgill, Kitsum Li

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This study explores the effects of dance-based therapy on balance and mobility in older adults living in an AIP facility.