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Parent Carer Quality Of Life And Night-Time Attendance In Non-Ambulant Youth With Neuromuscular Disorders, Vivienne Travlos, Shane Patman, Jenny Downs, Dana Hince, Andrew C. Wilson

Physiotherapy Papers and Journal Articles

Purpose: To describe and explore carer quality of life (QoL) and night-time attendance to their child in parents of non-ambulant youth with Neuromuscular Disorders.

Methods: A cross-sectional population-based, comprehensive survey including the Adult Carer QoL (ACQoL) questionnaire, measures of social context and youths’ physical status. Associations between carerQoL or frequency of parents’ night-time attendance with independent variables were explored using linear and logistic regression models, respectively.

Results: Parents’ perceived lower carer-QoL (mean 76.5/120, SD 18.5) when they attended to their child twice a night or more (n = 17/35) and with shorter time since their child was prescribed noninvasive ventilation …

Effect Of Eurycoma Longifolia And Eccentric Exercise On Quadriceps Strength In Elite Rugby Player, Ahmad Zawawi Zakaria

Student Works (2020-2029)

Optimizing performance by resistance training over a limited amount of time was imperative in a training year plan. Superior effect of eccentric training has been documented but less known its influence on elite athletes which incorporated submaximal and supramaximal intensity eccentric that was essential for muscle strength and hypertrophy. Correspondingly, Eurycoma longifolia Jack (ElJ) supplementation has been shown to stimulate the production of the non-prohibited androgenic hormones, which was important for athletic performance in terms of muscular strength and size. However, investigation was not sufficiently vigorous on such effect of a supplement in elite athletes. Therefore, the major aim of …

Incidence Of Peripheral Neuropathy, Postural Stability Alteration, And Factors Associated With Fall In Patients With Breast Cancer During Taxane-Based Chemotherapy, Nida Rattanakrong

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The purpose of this study was to 1) investigate the incidence density of taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy (TIPN), which included sensory and motor neuropathy symptoms, and their risk factors, 2) investigate the static and dynamic postural stability during taxane-based chemotherapy, and 3) investigate the fall incidence density and risk factors in women with breast cancer who were undergoing taxane-based chemotherapy. TIPN symptoms and severity were evaluated by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer CIPN specific self-report questionnaire (EORTC QOL-CIPN20) (Thai version) and the numbers of falls were recorded in 141 participants. The postural stability was measured in static …

The Effect Of Walking Training With Textured Insole Socks On Standing Balance And Gait In Older Adults With A Risk Of Falls, Chanon Pinvanichkul

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Previous research revealed that textured surface treatments improved standing balance performance or had a negative effect on gait performance in older adults. The new design textured insole socks were introduced in this study. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of textured insole socks on standing balance, gait parameters, and a risk of falls in older adults with a risk of falls. Thirty older adults with a risk of falls participated and randomly allocated equally to the intervention (texture insole socks) or control (unmodified socks) groups. Both groups were asked to walk on a 10-meter walkway for 2,000 steps/day, 3 …

Factors Impacting Student Success In A Graduate Neuroscience Course, Cassie A. Baus, Dianna Lunsford, Kristin A. Valdes

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceived factors that occupational and physical therapy graduate students believed led to success in a clinical neuroscience course. A cross-sectional survey design was utilized from a convenience sample of Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students. There were 76 (42%) responses collected, comprised of 62 (82%) OTD students and 14 (18%) DPT students. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze all survey results. Results indicated that success in a graduate neuroscience course may be supported with prior science coursework. Success in a graduate neuroscience course may be supported …

Exploring Anatomy Coursework And Perceptions Of Occupational Therapy Students: A Survey Study, Ashleigh Giles, William Conrad, Dianna Lunsford, Kristin A. Valdes

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

Occupational therapy practitioners utilize their knowledge of human anatomy to understand underlying anatomical dysfunction and how it impacts occupational performance. However, anatomy is not a required standalone course within occupational therapy curricula. This may leave students at a disadvantage throughout occupational therapy programs, fieldwork, and as practitioners. The primary purpose of this study was to explore graduate level occupational therapy students’ previous anatomy undergraduate coursework, student perceived preparedness of anatomical knowledge, and their performance in a mandatory Analysis of Human Movement course within our university’s occupational therapy graduate programs. The secondary purpose was to determine student interest in a standalone …

Association Between Sensory Of Fingertip And Hand Function In Individuals With Stroke, Orisa Elfath

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

No abstract provided.

Cross-Cultural Adaptation And Psychometric Properties Of The Thai Version Of The Neurophysiology Of Pain Questionnaire, Pichet Pasangkayo

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background: Pain neurophysiology knowledge is hypothesized to influence pain beliefs and physical performance in individuals with chronic low back pain (LBP). Valid and reliable measures of such knowledge is important to evaluate the pain treatment on this domain as well as to understand its role in both physical and psychological functions of individuals with chronic pain. This study aimed to culturally adapt the revised Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire into Thai (T-rNPQ), using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT) methodology, and to evaluate its reliability and validity. Two hundred sixty-three individuals with chronic LBP completed the T-rNPQ and seven …

Intentions To Use Telerehabilitation For Communication And Treatment For Vision Impairments, Eric E. Hicks

Theses and Dissertations

BACKGROUND: Approximately 8.1 million people in the United States 18 and older have difficulty performing one or more daily activities because of vision impairment or blindness (Erickson, Lee, & von Schrader, 2020; Taylor, 2018). If the impairments caused by vision loss are not addressed, they can result in financial difficulties, suffering, disability, loss of productivity, and decreased quality of life (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2011). Currently, in-person low vision rehabilitation services are the gold standard for teaching people how to adapt to and compensate for these deficits, however, the access and utilization of these services …

Evaluating An Interprofessional Ergonomic Intervention For Dental Hygiene Students, Lashonna M. Knight

EWU Masters Thesis Collection

Purpose: Ergonomics plays an important role in identifying and reducing biomechanical stress and preventing musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries by creating a better fit between physical requirements and work environments. This study examined the benefits of implementing an interprofessional education (IPE) module in a dental hygiene curriculum with a dental hygienist (DH) and occupational therapist (OT) teaching and assessing students’ ergonomics.

Methods: Students participated in an IPE intervention to incorporate preventive techniques into their daily routine, to model these protective strategies for use as practicing DHs throughout their careers. Prior to the module and at the end of the six-week study, students …

The Influence Of Strength And Mobility On Lumbar Biomechanics During Lifting, Christopher S. Patterson

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Weakness of the lumbar and hip extensors muscles as well as limited hip flexion mobility have been proposed to contribute to greater lumbar spine loading and greater lumbar flexion during functional tasks. The purpose of the current study was to examine the associations among hip and lumbar spine extension strength, hip flexion mobility and lumbar spine biomechanics during a squat lifting task. Fifty healthy adults participated in the study. Strength of the lumbar extensors and hip extensors was measured using a motor driven dynamometer. Hip range of motion was assessed using a 3D motion capture system. Participants lifted boxes of …

The Impact Of Assertiveness And Religiosity On The Expression Of Dissent Among U.S. Immigrant Nigerian Workers, Peter Osiabia Azorji

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractScholars have studied dissent in general, but few have focused on the impact of cultural contexts and characteristics on dissent. Literature on the influence of cultural factors on expression of disagreement in organizations, by immigrant Nigerian workers in the US has not received adequate attention. There is therefore a compelling need to bridge this gap. This quantitative nonexperimental correlation study examined the impact of assertiveness and religiosity (variables that may be influenced by culture), on expression of minority dissent among Nigerian immigrant workers in the United States. The inquiry was based on two theoretical models: Bourhis et al.’s interactive acculturation …

A Pilot Study Of Meditation As A Stress Reliever For Dental Hygiene Students During Times Of Heightened Stress, Sarah Henderson

EWU Masters Thesis Collection

Purpose: Dental hygiene students face an exorbitant amount of stress during their educational pursuits. This has only been compounded by the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students may benefit from the practice of meditation in managing their stress levels during these trying times. This study analyzes the effectiveness of meditation as a stress reliever for dental hygiene students as they navigate their education during the pandemic and the effects it may have on perception of stress, academic achievement, and physical health.

Methods: Students participated in a four-week meditation study, consisting of a 30-minute guided meditation completed once weekly. Prior …

Biomechanically Inspired Assistive Technology To Restore Movement Of The Upper Limbs After Stroke, Ariel Thomas

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

A stroke often damages the neural structures responsible for movement. Stroke is a heterogeneous disease, affecting each survivor differently. There are common motor features of a stroke, but even these features vary across time as an individual proceeds through different stages of recovery. The different ways in which stroke motor impairment can present itself are often overlooked, but these differences are fundamental to the understanding of the disease and its recovery. When motor assessments are capable of acquiring information necessary to parse out a detailed profile of each stroke case, this will lead to an improved neuromechanical understanding of the …

Interprofessional Education Between Dental Hygiene And Occupational Therapy Students In Relation To Stroke Care, Morgan Umlauf

EWU Masters Thesis Collection

Purpose: To determine if interprofessional education (IPE) program with dental hygiene and occupational therapy students help determine roles and responsibilities in patients post-stroke.

Methods: A virtual 90-minute educational module was presented to occupational therapy and dental hygiene students, hosted over zoom with a 30-minute presentation followed by an open discussion over two case studies. A pretest was administered before the event and followed by an immediate posttest. Both tests included the Modified Readiness for Interprofessional Learning (mRIPLS) items that are on a 5-point Likert scale.

Results: The virtual IPE showed that there were positive changes in pretest to posttest scores. …

“You Felt Like A Prisoner In Your Own Self, Trapped”: The Experiences Of Aboriginal People With Acquired Communication Disorders, Elizabeth Armstrong, Juli Coffin, Deborah Hersh, Judith M. Katzenellenbogen, Sandra C. Thompson, Natalie Ciccone, Leon Flicker, Deborah Woods, Colleen Hayward, Catelyn Dowell, Meaghan Mcallister

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

Purpose:

Aboriginal Australians are under-represented in brain injury rehabilitation services despite a high incidence of both stroke and traumatic brain injury in this population. This study aimed to explore the experiences of Aboriginal Australian adults with acquired communication disorders (ACDs) after brain injury for the first time to inform the development of accessible and culturally secure service delivery models.

Methods and materials:

Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 32 Aboriginal people who had experienced a brain injury resulting in ACDs (aged 35–79 years) and 18 family members/carers across Western Australia. Thematic analysis identified common themes across participants.

Results:

Overall themes related …

Wearing Knee Sleeves During Back Squats Does Not Improve Mass Lifted Or Affect Knee Biomechanics, Hunter J. Bennett, Alexandria Trypuc, Kevin A. Valenzuela, Zachary A. Sievert

Human Movement Studies & Special Education Faculty Publications

Purpose:
Knee sleeves have become widely popular in the exercise realm, especially for knee support during back squats. Knee sleeves are successful in providing frontal plane knee support during functional tasks, but have not been investigated in back squats. Knee wraps, a somewhat similar elastic material, provide elastic energy that increases weight lifted during back squats. Thus, it is possible the thick neoprene knee sleeves could prove advantageous for back squats. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of knee sleeves on weight lifted, knee biomechanics, and muscle activations during back squats.

Methods:
Fifteen resistance trained men …

Hospital Staff, Volunteers’ And Patients’ Perceptions Of Barriers And Facilitators To Communication Following Stroke In An Acute And A Rehabilitation Private Hospital Ward: A Qualitative Description Study, Sarah D'Souza, Erin Godecke, Natalie Ciccone, Deborah J. Hersh, Heidi Janssen, Elizabeth Armstrong

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

Objectives

To explore barriers and facilitators to patient communication in an acute and rehabilitation ward setting from the perspectives of hospital staff, volunteers and patients following stroke.

Design

A qualitative descriptive study as part of a larger study which aimed to develop and test a Communication Enhanced Environment model in an acute and a rehabilitation ward.

Setting

A metropolitan Australian private hospital.

Participants

Focus groups with acute and rehabilitation doctors, nurses, allied health staff and volunteers (n=51), and interviews with patients following stroke (n=7), including three with aphasia, were conducted.

Results

The key themes related to barriers and facilitators to …

An Exploration Of The Relationship Between Aphasia Therapy, Depression And Quality Of Life In Post-Stroke Patients After Rehabilitation At 12 And 26 Weeks After Stroke: A Verse Sub-Study, Alia Rashid Khan

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

Background: Depression is a common consequence of stroke, and people with aphasia (PWA) post-stroke have a higher risk of developing depression compared to stroke survivors without aphasia. However, current stroke interventions featuring aphasia therapy tend to neglect the effect of the treatment on mood. There is also a lack of evidence on the impact of stroke education and counselling on PWA in early stroke recovery. Additionally, the research on post-stroke depression often excludes or insufficiently describes PWA in study populations. The influence of direct aphasia therapy on depression in PWA is undetermined. This sub-study investigated: i) the effect of …

Evaluation Of User Interface: A Case Of Iranian Disability Websites, Hadiseh Heidari, Amrollah Shamsi, Yaghoub Norouzi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Improving the user interface of websites for people with disabilities can increase the use of websites, which helps promote the quality of life of disabled people. The aim of this study was to explore and evaluate user interface design criteria of Iranian websites for those with physical-motor disabilities. Heuristic evaluation was used in the present study. The user interface criteria of websites for the disabled were extracted from previous studies and a self-made log list was then used to assess the criteria. Six out of forty-five websites in the field of the disabled were selected by purposive sampling and surveyed. …

The Effects Of The Rewalk^(Tm) Robotic System On Walking Capability In Paraplegic Spinal Cord Injury Patients In Taiwan, Alice Cw Tang, Shao An Lee, Albert Ck Chen, Ching Yu Wang, Wan Yu Chou, Show Chun Chen, Chih Lin Wu, Simon Fuk Tan Tang

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Background: The ReWalk^(TM) system is an exoskeleton robotic device developed for ambulation assistance in patients with paraplegic spinal cord injury (SCI). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and walking capability of the ReWalk^(TM) system for patients with paraplegic spinal cord injury in Taiwan. Methods: Eight patients with SCI and paraplegia were recruited for the study in a period from April 2015 to April 2016. The level of injuries ranged from T4 to T11. Assessments included the continuous walking time, the continuous walking distance, 6-minute walking test and 10-meter walking test after training for forty hours. Results: …

Closed Mallet Finger Injury Conservative Treatment - The Experience In Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery Department Of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital At Linkou, Shwu-Huei Lien, Yu-Te Lin

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Objective: Mallet finger injury is a common injury in hand therapy. Orthoses are used as the standard method to conservatively treat simple tendon mallet finger injuries worldwide. Different types of orthoses have advantages and disadvantages. We explored the clinical outcomes of treating mallet fingers by using a series of casereports from the plastic department of Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, and we analyzed how these outcomes differed across patient characteristics, injured fingers, and clinical problems. We also compared our findings with findings from previous research. Methods: Medical records were reviewarticleed to collect the treatment results of adult patients who were …

Using A Towel For Resistance Training In Non-Exercising Elderly Women: A Cluster Controlled Trial, Yu-Hsuan Tseng, Hsiu-Hui Chen, Wen-Chi Wu, Fang-Ping Chen, Jung-Fu Chen, Jen-Wen Hung

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Background: Aging results in deterioration of physical performance, including muscle strength, gait, and balance. Resistance training has been shown to be effective in enhancing physical function in elderlypeople. For people, who do not have regular exercise before, an easily available tool might increase their motivation to do exercise training. A towel is available for any person and it could be used in low intensity resistance training. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of resistance training with a towel in community-dwelling elderly women who did not have regular exercise before. Methods: This was a cluster controlled study. …

Implemented Evidence-Based Treatment Of Parent-Esdm Enhances The Social-Communication Ability Of The Toddler, Parenting Functions And Flexibility Of Personal Phenotype: A Casereport, Sheng-Fen Fan, Sung-Hui Tseng

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Clinically, individuals with the autism spectrum disorder display difficulties with social communication and restricted, repetitive behaviors. The parent-implemented version of the Early Start Denver Model (P-ESDM) has proven to be an effective intervention. However, there is yet to be research on whether it is suitable for Taiwanese culture. This study aimed to increase the application of P-ESDM techniques to daily life through a case therapy report and observed whether parents can reduce their parenting stress through learning and change the way they interact with their autistic child so as to provide him or her with more learning opportunities in communication. …

The Roles Of Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (Vfss) And Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation Of Swallowing (Fees) In The Assessment Of Dysphagia, Yi-Hsiang Chiu, Wen-Hsuan Tseng, Tyng-Guey Wang

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Dysphagia is a prevailing complication of various central nervous diseases and oral pharyngeal cancer. Once dysphagia occurred, it may affect a patient's physical and psychological condition and thus their quality of daily activities. Therefore, early detection and the application of appropriate treatments for patients with dysphagia is essential. Videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) are two common instrument modalities used to evaluate swallowing function. VFSS has been acknowledged as the gold standard for the diagnosis of dysphagia by most scholars. Nevertheless, there is debate that FEES is superior to VFSS as it provides additional information …

A Systematic Reviewarticle On Discharge Destinations For Patients With Stroke, Lin-Fu Lee, Wen-Chih Lin, Willy Chou

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Introduction: Complex and diverse factors affect the placement of patients with stroke after they are discharged from hospitals. In this study, a systematic reviewarticle of relevant literature was performed to compile related research data and explore the importance of individuals factors and the overall predictive power of multiple variables. Methods: Electronic resources from PubMed and the Cochrane Library were used along with keywords such as ＂stroke＂ and ＂discharge destination＂ to search for relevant articles published between 2005 and 2018. Only original research articles written in English were selected. Results: A total of 19 articles were selected to compile 10 factors, …

Effects Of An Anterior Ankle-Foot Orthosis On Static Standing Balance Control In Patients With Chronic Stroke Wearing The Orthosis For A Long Time, Min-Yuan Yu, Yu-Hsuan Tseng, Po-Chih Chen, Jen-Wen Hung

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Aims: To investigate the effects of anterior ankle-foot orthosis (A-AFO) on static standing postural control in patients with chronic stroke wearing the A-AFO for a long time. Methods: We recruited patients with chronic stroke wearing an A-AFO for at least 5 months. Static standing balance control was evaluated using the Tetrax Balance System in eight positions: (1) eyes open on a solid surface [NO];(2) eyes closed on a solid surface [NC];(3) eyes open on a foam surface [PO];(4) eyes closed on a foam surface [PC];and head turned at 30° to (5) right [HR], (6) left [HL], (7) up [HB], and …

Rehabilitation Is Associated With Lower Mortality In Patients With Dengue Fever In Intensive Care Units: A Retrospective Study, Hsin-Han Cheng, Chin-Ming Chen, Willy Chou

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Objective: The study aimed to examine the effect of rehabilitation on mortality in patients with dengue in intensive care units (ICUs). Design: This was a retrospective cohort study. In this study, 142 patients with dengue from ICUs were enrolled from August to December, 2015. They were divided into two groups: patients with or without rehabilitation. The relationship between rehabilitative therapy and the risk of dengue-related mortality was assessed using a multivariate Cox regression model after adjustment for related variables. Results: Of the 142 patients, 70 (49.3%) were men, and the mean age was 69.97 ± 15.93 years. The average length …

Inter-Rater Reliability Of The Barthel Index Scoring Between Nurses And Doctors, Ying-Chao Lin, Yu-Tzu Dai, Tyng-Guey Wang

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

The Barthel Index is not only used to assess the status of activities of daily living and the planning of rehabilitation program but also to hire foreign health aids as a qualification standard for patients in Taiwan. However, studies on the inter-rater reliability of the Barthel Index are lacking between nurses and doctors, who are common specialties in evaluating the Barthel Index in Taiwan. The present study evaluates the inter-rater reliability of the Barthel Index and related influential factors of assessment. This study was conducted in a rehabilitation ward of a medical center in the northern part of Taiwan from …

Increased Risk Of Arrhythmia In Patients With Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Nationwide Population-Based Matched Cohort Study, Chia-Hsuan Lin, Yan-Yuh Lee, Chun-En Kuo, Po-Cheng Chen

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Objective: To investigate the risk of cardiac arrhythmias among adults with spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods: This is a retrospective population-based matched cohort study. Data were derived from the National Health Insurance Research Database. This study identified all patients diagnosed with SCI from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2013. Patients with SCI were categorized into the cervical SCI (C-SCI) and other SCI (O-SCI) groups according to the level of injury. The cumulative incidence of cardiac arrhythmias was compared between patients with C-SCI, those with O-SCI, and those without SCI. Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to assess the …