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Effectiveness of Rehabilitation Interventions in Individuals With Emerging Virtual Respiratory Tract Infectious Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Jinming Huang, Xu Qiao, Kangping Song, Rong Liu, Shuangshuang Huang, Jing He, Siyi Zhu, Jan D. Reinhardt, Chengqi He
ObjectiveAssessing rehabilitation effectiveness for persistent symptoms post-infection with emerging viral respiratory diseases.Data sourcesSystematic review of seven databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, PEDro, MedRxiv, CNKI, Wanfang) until 30 December 2023.Review methodsEvaluated 101 studies (9593 participants) on respiratory function, exercise capacity, and quality of life. Methodological
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Clinical effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation and barriers to completion in patients of low socioeconomic status in rural areas: A mixed-methods study Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Alline Beleigoli, Hila Ariela Dafny, Maria Alejandra Pinero de Plaza, Claire Hutchinson, Tania Marin, Joyce S. Ramos, Orathai Suebkinorn, Lemlem G. Gebremichael, Norma B. Bulamu, Wendy Keech, Marie Ludlow, Jeroen Hendriks, Vincent Versace, Robyn A. Clark
ObjectiveTo investigate cardiac rehabilitation utilisation and effectiveness, factors, needs and barriers associated with non-completion.DesignWe used the mixed-methods design with concurrent triangulation of a retrospective cohort and a qualitative study.SettingEconomically disadvantaged areas in rural Australia.ParticipantsPatients (≥18 years) referred to cardiac rehabilitation through a central
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Optokinetic stimulation in the rehabilitation of visually induced dizziness in people with vestibular disorders: A systematic review Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Jessica HJ Law, Hui Ying Koh, Agnes Kua
ObjectiveThis systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the effects optokinetic stimulation in people with vestibular disorders, with a specific focus on people with visually induced dizziness.Data sourcesA systematic review was conducted using three electronic databases, CINAHL, PubMed and Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), from 2000 up to February 2024.Review methodsRandomised controlled
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Effects of exercise interventions on functioning and health-related quality of life following hospital discharge for recovery from critical illness: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Bianca Bigogno Reis Cazeta, Rodrigo Santos de Queiroz, Tais Silva Nacimento, Beatriz Reis Ferreira, Micheli Bernardone Saquetto, Bruno Prata Martinez, Vitor Oliveira Carvalho, Mansueto Gomes-Neto
ObjectiveThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to analyze the published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that investigated the effects of exercise interventions on functioning and health-related quality of life following hospital discharge for recovery from critical illness.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs.Data sourcesWe searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register
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Efficacy of diadynamic currents as an adjunct to exercise to manage symptoms of knee osteoarthritis in adults: A randomized controlled clinical trial Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Patrícia Pereira Alfredo, Mark I Johnson, Jan Magnus Bjordal, Adriana Teresa Silva Santos, Giovani Bravin Peres, Washington Steagall Junior, Raquel Aparecida Casarotto
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of diadynamic currents administered prior to exercises on pain and disability in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.DesignA randomized-controlled trial.SettingSpecial Rehabilitation Services in Taboão da Serra.ParticipantsPatients with bilateral knee osteoarthritis.InterventionParticipants were randomly allocated to Group I (diadynamic currents and exercises;
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Effectiveness of exercise intervention on physical and health outcomes in patients admitted to an acute medical ward: A systematic review and meta-analysis Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Jane L McCaig, Brett A Gordon, Carolyn J Taylor
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of inpatient medical ward exercise on physical and health outcomes in adults compared with usual care.Data sourcesMedline, CINAHL and EMBASE were searched from inception to 20 April 2023.Review methodsRandomised-controlled trials in English that reported physical and health outcomes of adults who received an exercise intervention on an acute medical ward were
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To what extent are guidelines used in spasticity clinics? A qualitative study of facilitators and barriers to spasticity guideline implementation Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Edwina Sutherland, Gavin Williams, Fiona Dobson, Bridget Hill, Chi Ching Angie Woo, Belinda Lawford
ObjectiveTo determine the common understanding of focal muscle spasticity guidelines amongst clinicians working in spasticity clinics. To examine the facilitators and barriers to their implementation as well as their influence on clinic processes.DesignA qualitative study based on a phenomenological approach.SettingOnline videoconferencing platform.ParticipantsSixteen experienced multi-disciplinary
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Reliability and validity of the medial standing overhead arm reach (SOAR) test as a measure of functional hip adduction motion Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Jason Grimes, Justin Wager, Casey DiZinno, Thomas Fogarty, Eric Hund, Brendan Rooney, Taylor Roy, Jon Goldfarb, Paul Bauer
ObjectiveThe Posterior Standing Overhead Arm Reach (SOAR) test has been previously reported as a reliable clinical measure of closed chain hip extension motion. The proposed Medial SOAR test expands on that testing approach to provide a similar measure of functional hip adduction motion. This was a preliminary intrarater and interrater reliability and validity study of the Medial SOAR test as a measure
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The reliability, validity and clinical utility of the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation – ten-item version (CORE-10) in post-acute patients with stroke Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Tom Steverson, Joseph Marsden, Joshua Blake
ObjectiveTo explore the validity, reliability, and clinical utility of the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation – ten-item version (CORE-10: a ten-item questionnaire designed to measure psychological distress) in a stroke inpatient sample and calculate reliable and clinically significant change scores.SettingA post-acute stroke rehabilitation ward in the East of England.ParticipantsA total of 53
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The psychometric properties of the Six-Spot Step Test – a systematic review using the COSMIN guidelines Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Endre Bakke Aakrann, John Brincks
ObjectiveAccurate and reliable balance measures are important for prescribing fall prevention treatments and monitoring their effectiveness. Thus, we aimed to systematically review the psychometric properties of the Six-Spot Step Test, an increasingly used measure of dynamic balance.Data sourcesA literature search using the free-text term “Six-Spot Step Test” was performed on 12 February 2024, in Medline
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Transcranial direct current stimulation for upper extremity motor dysfunction in poststroke patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Xian Tang, Nan Zhang, Zhiyuan Shen, Xin Guo, Jun Xing, Shujuan Tian, Yuan Xing
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcranial direct current stimulation in poststroke patients with upper extremity motor dysfunction using a systematic review and meta-analysis.Data SourcesWe searched the Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and PubMed for randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of both active and sham stimulation up until January 27, 2024.Review
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Development of a Job Retention Vocational Rehabilitation Intervention for People with Multiple Sclerosis Following the Person-Based Approach Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Blanca De Dios Pérez, Roshan das Nair, Kathryn Radford
ObjectiveTo describe the process of developing a job retention vocational rehabilitation intervention for people with multiple sclerosis.DesignWe used the person-based approach, to develop interventions through an iterative process incorporating stakeholders’ views, resulting in an intervention that is likely to be more acceptable, contextually relevant, and implementable for end-users. Phase 1 combined
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‘If he thought that I was going to go and hurt myself, he had another thing coming’: Treatment experiences of those with large to massive rotator cuff tears and the perspectives of healthcare practitioners Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Kathryn Fahy, Rose Galvin, Jeremy Lewis, Karen McCreesh
ObjectiveTo explore the treatment experiences of those diagnosed with large to massive rotator cuff tears and the perspectives of healthcare practitioners providing their care.DesignA qualitative descriptive study using reflexive thematic analysis.SettingIn-person focus groups were undertaken in a clinical setting (private practice [ n = 1]; public outpatient [ n = 2]). Semi-structured interviews were
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Follow-up of individualised physical activity on prescription and individualised advice in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis: A randomised controlled trial Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Regina Bendrik, Lena V Kallings, Kristina Bröms, Margareta Emtner
ObjectiveCompare the long-term effects of two different individualised physical activity interventions in hip or knee osteoarthritis patients.DesignRandomised, assessor-blinded, controlled trial.SettingPrimary care.SubjectsPatients with clinically verified hip or knee osteoarthritis, <150 min/week with moderate or vigorous physical activity, aged 40–74.InterventionThe advice group (n = 69) received
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Access to inpatient mood management services after stroke in Australian acute and rehabilitation hospitals Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Shaun L Hancock, Tara Purvis, Tharshanah Thayabaranathan, Rene Stolwyk, Jan Cameron, Lachlan L Dalli, Megan Reyneke, Monique F Kilkenny, Kelvin Hill, Dominique A Cadilhac
ObjectivePost-stroke mental health impairments are common, but under-assessed and under-treated. We aim to describe trends in the provision of mood management to patients with stroke, and describe factors associated with adoption of national mood management recommendations for stroke within Australian hospitals.DesignSecondary analysis of cross-sectional data from the biennial Stroke Foundation Audit
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Towards a core outcome set for dysarthria after stroke: What should we measure? Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Claire Mitchell, Kate Woodward-Nutt, Annette Dancer, Stephen Taylor, Joe Bugler, Audrey Bowen, Paul Conroy, Brooke-Mai Whelan, Sarah J Wallace, Sabrina El Kouaissi, Jamie Kirkham
ObjectiveTo identify and agree on what outcome domains should be measured in research and clinical practice when working with stroke survivors who have dysarthria.DesignDelphi process, two rounds of an online survey followed by two online consensus meetings.SettingUK and Australia.ParticipantsStroke survivors with experience of dysarthria, speech and language therapists/pathologists working in stroke
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Applying models of care for total hip and knee arthroplasty: External validation of a published predictive model to identify extended stay risk prior to lower-limb arthroplasty Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Meredith Harrison-Brown, Corey Scholes, Milad Ebrahimi, Christopher Bell, Garry Kirwan
ObjectiveThis study aimed to externally validate a reported model for identifying patients requiring extended stay following lower limb arthroplasty in a new setting.DesignExternal validation of a previously reported prognostic model, using retrospective data.SettingMedium-sized hospital orthopaedic department, Australia.ParticipantsElectronic medical records were accessed for data collection between
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The comparative effectiveness of combined hydrodilatation/corticosteroid procedure with two different quantities for adhesive capsulitis Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Chien-Lin Lin, Tien-Yow Chuang, Pei-Hsin Lin, Kevin A Wang, Eric Chuang, Jia-Chi Wang
ObjectiveTo assess the efficacy of injecting various amounts of fluid into the shoulder joints for capsule distension in patients with adhesive capsulitis.DesignA randomized controlled trial.SettingOutpatient clinic of a tertiary care centre.ParticipantsEighty-four patients with adhesive capsulitis underwent a baseline (time0), 6 weeks (time1), and 12 weeks (time2) follow-up after hydrodilitation.InterventionGroup
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Spatial Neglect: An Exploration of Clinical Assessment Behaviour in Stroke Rehabilitation Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Georgia Fisher, Camila Quel de Oliveira, Peter W. Stubbs, Emma Power, Matthew Checketts, Alison Porter-Armstrong, David S. Kennedy
ObjectiveThere is a large gap between evidence-based recommendations for spatial neglect assessment and clinical practice in stroke rehabilitation. We aimed to describe factors that may contribute to this gap, clinician perceptions of an ideal assessment tool, and potential implementation strategies to change clinical practice in this area.DesignQualitative focus group investigation. Focus group questions
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The relationship between extent of mobilisation within the first postoperative day and 30-day mortality after hip fracture surgery Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Morten Tange Kristensen, Ruqayyah Turabi, Katie J Sheehan
ObjectiveTo determine the association between the extent of mobilisation within the first postoperative day and 30-day mortality after hip fracture.DesignCohort studySettingAcute orthopaedic hospital wardParticipantsConsecutive sample of 701 patients, 65 years of age or older, 80% from own home, 49% with a trochanteric fracture, and 61% with an American Society of Anesthesiology grade > 2.Interventionn/aMain
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The Delphi of ORACLE: An Expert Consensus Survey for the Development of the Observational Risk Assessment of Contractures (Longitudinal Evaluation) Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Hina Tariq, Kathryn Collins, Joel Dunn, Desiree Tait, Sam Porter
ObjectiveDespite rising prevalence rates, no standard tool is available to identify individuals at risk of developing contractures. This study aimed to gain expert consensus on items for the development of the Observational Risk Assessment Tool for Contractures: Longitudinal Evaluation (ORACLE) for care home residents.DesignA two-round, online modified Delphi study.ParticipantsPanellists were qualified
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Effects of kinesiotaping during early post-operative rehabilitation in individuals who underwent a total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Edmund C Ickert, David Griswold, Omar Ross, Shannon Dudash, Colleen Duchon, Ken Learman
ObjectiveTo report the treatment effects of early use kinesiotaping on pain, range of motion, mobility, and edema outcomes following total knee arthroplasty.Data SourcesCochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMED, SPORTDiscus, Biosis Citation Index, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature were searched for potential randomized control trials from inception to 8 January
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Physical therapy for acute and sub-acute low back pain: A systematic review and expert consensus Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Xue-Qiang Wang, Yu-Ling Wang, Jeremy Witchalls, Jia Han, Zhi-Jie Zhang, Phillip Page, Yi Zhu, Carla Stecco, Jian-Hua Lin, Doa El-Ansary, Quan-Sheng Ma, Qi Qi, Jae-seop Oh, Wei-Ming Zhang, Adrian Pranata, Li Wan, Kui Li, Ming Ma, Lin-Rong Liao, Yu-Lian Zhu, Jing-Wei Guo, Pei-Jie Chen
ObjectiveTo review the effectiveness of different physical therapies for acute and sub-acute low back pain supported by evidence, and create clinical recommendations and expert consensus for physiotherapists on clinical prescriptions.Data sourcesA systematic search was conducted in PubMed and the Cochrane Library for studies published within the previous 15 years.Review methodsSystematic review and
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Procedures and measurement properties of the 6-min step test: A systematic review with clinical recommendations Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Augusto Boening, Aline A Scianni, Janayna A Martins, Cintia H Santuzzi, Fernanda MG Liberato, Lucas R Nascimento
ObjectiveTo provide information regarding the procedures, safety, tolerability, and measurement properties of the 6-min step test.Data sourcesMEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and SPORTDiscus (from inception until January 2024).Review methodsStudies that examined adults with acute or chronic diseases, and outcomes related to procedures, safety, tolerability, or measurement properties of the 6-min step test
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Effects on temporomandibular disorder in the treatment of tension-type headache with acupuncture and therapeutic exercises. A secondary analysis from a randomized controlled trial Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Joerg Schiller, Alina Büttner, Daniel Niederer, Andrea Bökel, Christoph Korallus, Christian Sturm, Lutz Vogt, Christoph Gutenbrunner, Matthias Karst, Matthias Fink, Christoph Egen
ObjectivesTo examine the effects of acupuncture and therapeutic exercise alone and in combination on temporomandibular joint symptoms in tension-type headache and to evaluate the potential interaction of existing temporomandibular dysfunction on the success of headache treatment.DesignPre-planned secondary analysis of a randomized controlled, non-blinded trial.SettingOutpatient clinic of a German university
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Influence of vaginal birth on lumbopelvic muscle mechanical properties on urinary incontinence Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 María Teresa Garzón-Alfaro, Inés Cruz-Medel, Sandra Alcaraz-Clariana, Lourdes García-Luque, María Cristina Carmona-Pérez, Juan Luis Garrido-Castro, Francisco Alburquerque-Sendín, Daiana Priscila Rodrigues-de-Souza
ObjectiveTo identify differences in the muscle mechanical properties of the pelvic floor (PF) and lumbar paravertebral (LP) muscles between young nulliparous and uni/multiparous women. Secondarily, specific behaviors, depending on the presence or absence or urinary incontinence (UI), were also researched.DesignCase–control study.SettingHigher education institution.ParticipantsOne hundred young women
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Effect of quick acupuncture combined with rehabilitation therapy on improving motor and swallowing function in patients with stroke Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Yinfei Ma, Hairui Guo, Lijuan Geng, Zhongfen Jia, Guangzhi Li, Wei Shen, Jianyu Wang
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of quick acupuncture combined with rehabilitation therapy on motor and swallowing function of patients with stroke.DesignA retrospective study.SettingSingle center study.ParticipantsOne hundred and twenty patients with stroke were divided into control and observation group based on the therapeutic regimen.InterventionControl group (n = 60) only received rehabilitation
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Does Including Facebook Training Improve the Effectiveness of Computerized Cognitive Training? A Randomized Controlled Trial Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 S Rute-Pérez, C Rodríguez-Domínguez, EM Sánchez-Lara, M Pérez-García, A Caracuel
ObjectiveTo determine whether implementing a Facebook training program improves the effectiveness of computerized cognitive training (CCT) in older adults.DesignRandomized, controlled, double single-blind trial with parallel groups.SettingCommunity centers.SubjectsEighty-six adults between 60 and 90 years old.InterventionsNine face-to-face 60-min sessions of CCT with VIRTRAEL for all participants.
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Multimodal exercise programs may improve posttraumatic stress disorders symptoms and quality of life in adults with PTSD: An overview of systematic reviews with meta-analysis Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Javier Martinez-Calderon, Olga Villar-Alises, Cristina García-Muñoz, Saul Pineda-Escobar, Javier Matias-Soto
ObjectiveThis overview of reviews aimed to summarize the effectiveness of exercise, regular physical activity or mind–body exercises on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and comorbidities associated with PTSD (e.g. depression symptoms) among individuals without age, gender, race, ethnicity or setting restrictions.Data SourcesThe CINAHL, Embase, PubMed and SPORTDiscus databases were searched
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An overview of rehabilitation approaches for focal hand dystonia in musicians: A scoping review Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Ilaria Catellani, Pasquale Arcuri, Fabio Vita, Daniela Platano, Paolo Boccolari, Elena Lanfranchi, Tracy Fairplay, Roberto Tedeschi
ObjectiveTo provide a comprehensive overview of rehabilitation treatment strategies for focal hand dystonia (FHD) in musicians, examining their evolution and effectiveness.Data SourcesA systematic search of five databases, PubMed, PEDro, Cochrane Library, Trip, and Google Scholar, to identify relevant articles on FHD rehabilitation. The last search was performed on 20 December 2023.MethodsInclusion
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Evaluation of usability, adherence, and clinical efficacy of therapeutic footwear in persons with diabetes at moderate to high risk of diabetic foot ulcers: A multicenter prospective study Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Mateo López-Moral, Raúl J Molines-Barroso, Borja J Altonaga-Calvo, Elena Carrascosa-Romero, Almudena Cecilia-Matilla, Montserrat Dòria-Cervós, María T García-Martínez, Adrian Ortiz-Nistal, Anabel Palma-Bravo, Navor Pereira-Losada, Gabriel Rivera-San Martin, Jordi Samaniego-Muñoz, Marcos Villares-Tobajas, José Luis Lázaro-Martínez
ObjectiveTo evaluate therapeutic footwear expectations and usability of individuals with diabetes and foot complications.DesignA prospective multicenter study was conducted on participants with a high risk of developing a diabetic foot ulcer.SettingParticipants were enrolled in 11 different specialized diabetic foot units in Spain between March 2022 and June 2023.SubjectsPatients with diabetes at moderate
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Use of the Capability, Opportunity and Motivation Behaviour model (COM-B) to Understand Interventions to Support Physical Activity Behaviour in People with Stroke: An Overview of Reviews Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Sarah Paterson, Helen Dawes, Charlotte Winward, Emilia Bartram, Emma Dodds, Jane McKinon, Helen Gaskell, Johnny Collett
ObjectivePhysical activity in people with stroke remains low despite considerable research. This overview aimed to provide high-level synthesis and aid clinical decision-making. The Capability, Opportunity, Motivation-Behaviour (COM-B) model was used to classify interventions to understand which components improve physical activity behaviour in people with stroke.Data SourcesCINAHL, Cochrane Database
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Validity and reliability of linear encoder muscle power testing in persons with Parkinson's disease Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Frederik Bonde-Jensen, Ulrik Dalgas, Lars Grøndahl Hvid, Martin Langeskov-Christensen
ObjectiveTo investigate the construct validity ON medication and the reliability both ON and OFF medication of linear encoder muscle power testing in persons with Parkinson's disease (pwPD).DesignA study using baseline data from one randomized controlled trial (study 1) and one cohort study (study 2).SettingUniversity exercise lab.ParticipantsStudy 1: 35 healthy controls and 70 pwPD. Study 2: 20 pwPD
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Clinical tools for evaluating the severity of overactive bladder: A systematic review of psychometric properties Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Mohammed Usman Ali, Stanley John Winser, Priya Kannan, Georg S Kranz, Kenneth Nai-Kuen Fong
ObjectivesTo systematically evaluate the evidence describing the psychometric properties of clinical measures for assessing overactive bladder symptoms (urinary urgency with or without urge urinary incontinence, urinary frequency and nocturia). To evaluate the quality of this evidence-base using the COnsensus-based Standards for selecting health status Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) checklist and
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Effectiveness of guided telerehabilitation on functional performance in community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 C J Gamble,Jcm van Haastregt,E F van Dam van Isselt,Smg Zwakhalen,Jmga Schols
OBJECTIVE To systematically review the effectiveness of guided telerehabilitation on improving functional performance in community-dwelling older adults. DATA SOURCES Articles published in PubMed, Cochrane Library and Embase (Ovid) from 01 January 2010 up to 17 October 2023. REVIEW METHODS Included studies had (1) a randomised controlled trial design, (2) an average population age of 65 years or older
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The effect of dual-task training on cognitive ability, physical function, and dual-task performance in people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Dan Yu,Xun Li,Shutang He,Huina Zhu,Freddy Man Hin Lam,Marco Yiu Chung Pang
OBJECTIVE To summarize the effect of dual-task training on cognitive, physical function, and dual-task performance in people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia. DATA SOURCES Embase, PEDro, PsycINFO, PubMed, CINAHL, The Cochrane Library, and a forward search conducted via Web of Science have been searched from inception to July 2023. REVIEW METHODS Good-quality randomized controlled trials compared
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Effectiveness of Neural Mobilisation on Pain Intensity, Functional Status, and Physical Performance in Adults with Musculoskeletal Pain - A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Frederico Mesquita Baptista,Ellen Nery,Eduardo Brazete Cruz,Vera Afreixo,Anabela G Silva
OBJECTIVE To investigate up-to-date evidence of the effectiveness of neural mobilisation techniques compared with any type of comparator in improving pain, function, and physical performance in people with musculoskeletal pain. DATA SOURCES The following sources were consulted: PubMed, Web of Science, CENTRAL, CINAHL, Scopus, and PEDro databases; scientific repositories; and clinical trial registers
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A programme evaluation of 'First Steps': A peer-conceived, developed and led self-management intervention for people after a Parkinson's diagnosis. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Johnny Collett,Sophie Lawrie,Sally Bromley,Peter Harling,Alex Reed,Natasha Brusco,Shelly Coe,Jan Coebergh,Camille Carroll,Helen C Roberts,Michele T Hu,Helen Dawes
OBJECTIVE A diagnosis of Parkinson's often leads to uncertainty about the future and loss of perceived control. Peer support may offer a means to address these concerns and promote self-management. DESIGN A programme evaluation of the feasibility and potential effects of 'First Steps', utilising a pragmatic step wedge approach. Comparing First Steps (intervention) to (control) conditions.Setting: In
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Recovery needs and psychosocial rehabilitation trajectory of stroke survivors (PReTS): A qualitative systematic review of systematic reviews. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Muhammad Amin Shaik,Ping Ying Choo,Geraldine Tan-Ho,Jimmy Chee-Keong Lee,Andy Hau Yan Ho
OBJECTIVE Stroke has a major impact on a person's life. While much research exists on stroke prevention and treatment, explorations into psychosocial recovery needs are lacking. This review critically consolidates the challenges and needs of stroke survivors and develops a trajectory that encapsulates their journey from illness to recovery. DATA SOURCES Six major databases were searched, including
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Neurovisual rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis: Why a close integration of low-vision rehabilitation and neuropsychological rehabilitation may be effective for visual complaints. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 F E van der Feen,G A de Haan,I van der Lijn,D J Heersema,J F Meilof,J Heutink
OBJECTIVE The quality of life of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) is often affected by visual complaints. A previous study suggested that visual complaints are not likely to be related to specific visual functions, but by a global decline of cognitive and visual functioning. In this study, we further explore this hypothesis, by investigating the relation between visual functions and global cognitive
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Description of massage interventions in randomised clinical trials for neck pain; a review using the TIDieR checklist. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Iqra Ishaq,Ian W Skinner,Poonam Mehta,Arianne P Verhagen
OBJECTIVE How interventions are reported can impact the ability to implement these intervention in clinical practice. Therefore, our aim is to assess the reporting of massage interventions in randomised controlled trials for patients with neck pain. DATA SOURCES This manuscript concerns a secondary analysis of trials evaluating massage for neck pain selected for a scoping review. An updated literature
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A general theory of rehabilitation: Rehabilitation catalyses and assists adaptation to illness. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Derick T Wade
BACKGROUND There is no general theory of rehabilitation, only definitions and descriptions, with the biopsychosocial model of illness as a structure. OBJECTIVE To develop a general theory of rehabilitation that explains how healthcare rehabilitation changes outcomes and to evaluate its validity. NEED A general rehabilitation theory would help research, improve services, increase understanding, modify
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Influence of aerobic exercise on inhibitory control of executive functions in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Nehad A Abo-Zaid,Amira M El-Gendy,Islam Hewidy,Mohammed Essam Ali,Ahmad Sabbahi
OBJECTIVE This study investigates the influence of aerobic exercise training on inhibitory control of executive functions in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. DESIGN Single-blind randomized controlled trial. SETTING Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic. PARTICIPANTS Children aged 7-11 with left-sided hemiplegic cerebral palsy with emotional and behavioral dysregulation evidenced by scores >28
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Graded motor imagery and its phases for individuals with phantom limb pain following amputation: A scoping review. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Kierra Jean Falbo,Hannah Phelan,Dawn Hackman,Rebecca Vogsland,Tonya L Rich
OBJECTIVE Three-phase graded motor imagery (limb laterality, explicit motor imagery, and mirror therapy) has been successful in chronic pain populations. However, when applied to phantom limb pain, an amputation-related pain, investigations often use mirror therapy alone. We aimed to explore evidence for graded motor imagery and its phases to treat phantom limb pain. DATA SOURCES A scoping review was
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Construct validity, responsiveness, and interpretability of the Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation (USER) in patients admitted to inpatient geriatric rehabilitation. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Margot W M de Waal,Michael Jansen,Loes M Bakker,Arno J Doornebosch,Elizabeth M Wattel,Dennis Visser,Ewout B Smit
OBJECTIVE The Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation is a multi-domain measurement with good content validity, structural validity and reliability for measuring physical functioning (mobility, selfcare) and cognitive functioning in geriatric rehabilitation. We aimed to determine the construct validity of both Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation scales and the responsiveness and interpretability
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Group-based cardiac telerehabilitation interventions and health outcomes in coronary patients: A scoping review. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-21 Renuka J Jacobsson,Anne Oikarinen,Jenni Krogell,Päivi Kankkunen
OBJECTIVE To explore the extent and type of evidence in relation to group-based cardiac telerehabilitation interventions and health outcomes in coronary artery disease patients. DATA SOURCES A literature search was conducted in August 2022 and July 2023 in databases including PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus and PsycINFO. The search process followed the scoping review methodology guided by the Joanna Briggs
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Changes in Self-Reported and Device-Measured Physical Activity Before Abdominal Resection Surgery: A Meta-Analysis. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-21 Caspar F Mylius,Yvet Mooiweer,Wim P Krijnen,Tim Takken,Barbara C van Munster,Cees P van der Schans,Joost M Klaase
OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of interventions on physical activity levels of patients awaiting abdominal resection surgery using self-reported as well as device-measured outcome measures. DATA SOURCE PubMed and EMBASE databases were searched on the 18th of April 2023 up to April 2023 for studies on interventions to promote physical activity during the preoperative phase. REVIEW METHODS Studies
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Exercise treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis: A systematic review and intervention component analysis of randomised controlled trials. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-16 Christine Comer,Esther Williamson,Suzanne McIlroy,Cynthia Srikesavan,Sally Dalton,G J Melendez-Torres,Sarah E Lamb
OBJECTIVE To analyse the components used in exercise interventions for people with symptoms of neurogenic claudication due to lumbar spinal stenosis and identify components associated with successful interventions. DATA SOURCES Eligible papers published up to April 2023 from MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PEDro, CENTRAL, Web of Science, and trial registry websites. REVIEW METHODS Literature searches were
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Electrical dry needling versus a non-invasive multicomponent intervention in the treatment of myofascial trigger points in patients with chronic low back pain: A randomised clinical trial. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Inmaculada Carmen Lara-Palomo,Eduardo Antequera-Soler,Manuel Fernández-Sánchez,Adelaida María Castro-Sánchez,Héctor García-López
OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of electrical dry needling with a non-invasive multi-component intervention in patients with chronic low back pain. DESIGN A randomised single-blind clinical trial. SETTING Outpatient Physiotherapy Clinic; home. PARTICIPANTS Sixty-four patients with chronic low back pain aged 30-65 years. INTERVENTIONS Six-week electrical dry needling on myofascial trigger points, and
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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Brain-Computer Interfaces for Improving Post-Stroke Recovery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-05 Eloise de Oliveira Lima,Letícia Maria Silva,Ana Luísa Vilar Melo,Julia Vitória Torres D'arruda,Marlon Alexandre de Albuquerque,José Maurício Ramos de Souza Neto,Eliane Araújo de Oliveira,Suellen Marinho Andrade
OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation associated with brain-computer interface in stroke patients. DATA SOURCES The PubMed, Central, PEDro, Web of Science, SCOPUS, PsycINFO Ovid, CINAHL EBSCO, EMBASE, and ScienceDirect databases were searched from inception to April 2023 for randomized controlled studies reporting the effects of active transcranial
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Concerns on Trials by Marco Monticone and colleagues. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-01
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Is there a relationship between 'getting up and dressed' and functional and physical outcomes in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients? A quasi-experimental study. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Rose Goonan,Edward Mohandoss,Celia Marston,Jaqueline Kay,Anurika Priyanjali De Silva,Andrea B Maier,Esmee Reijnierse,Marlena Klaic
OBJECTIVES To evaluate the physical and functional outcomes of the 'Ending Pyjama Paralysis' intervention in an inpatient geriatric rehabilitation unit. DESIGN Quasi-experimental mixed-methods design nested within the 'REStORing health of acutely unwell adulTs' (RESORT) prospective, observational, longitudinal cohort of geriatric rehabilitation inpatients study. SETTING Geriatric rehabilitation wards
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Development of a goal-directed movement intervention (GOAL) using a movement sensor for hospitalized patients: An intervention mapping approach. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Jwm van Grootel,P Bor,C Veenhof,K Valkenet
OBJECTIVE To describe the development of a goal-directed movement intervention in two medical wards, including recommendations for implementation and evaluation. DESIGN Implementation Research. SETTING Pulmonology and nephrology/gastroenterology wards of the University Medical Centre Utrecht, The Netherlands. PARTICIPANTS Seven focus groups were executed including 28 nurses, 7 physical therapists and
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Characteristics of goal-setting tools in adult rehabilitation: A scoping review. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Yuho Okita,Yuko Kawaguchi,Yuki Inoue,Kanta Ohno,Tatsunori Sawada,William Levack,Kounosuke Tomori
OBJECTIVES This scoping review aims to map the literature on goal-setting tools in adult rehabilitation, exploring their characteristics, target users and supporting evidence to inform practice and future research in this area. METHODS We completed a comprehensive search of four databases to identify relevant articles on tools for goal setting in rehabilitation. We followed Arkey and O'Malley's scoping
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Exploring attitudes of people with chronic health conditions towards the use of group-based telerehabilitation: A qualitative study. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Caoimhe Barry Walsh,Roisin Cahalan,Rana S Hinman,Kieran O'Sullivan
OBJECTIVE The study explores the attitudes of people with chronic health conditions towards the use of group-based telerehabilitation. DESIGN A qualitative research study. SETTING The setting involved semi-structured focus groups via videoconferencing software. PARTICIPANTS A purposive sample of 18 people with chronic health conditions including cardiorespiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
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The McKenzie Method versus guideline-based advice in the treatment of sciatica: 24-month outcomes of a randomised clinical trial. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-21 Sinikka Kilpikoski,Arja H Häkkinen,Jussi P Repo,Kati Kyrölä,Juhani Multanen,Markku Kankaanpää,Aki Vainionpää,Esa-Pekka Takala,Hannu Kautiainen,Jari Ylinen
OBJECTIVE To compare the effectiveness of a McKenzie Method intervention in patients with sciatica with guideline-based patient education. DESIGN Multi-centre, assessor-blinded, parallel-group, randomised trial. SETTING Two tertiary hospitals providing operative spinal care. SUBJECTS Sciatica patients with magnetic resonance imaging-confirmed lumbar disc herniation compressing a nerve root. INTERVENTIONS
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The short- and long-term effects of lower limb endurance training on outpatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-13 An-Chi Chung,Chun-Jung Chang,Jui-Fang Liu,Ming-Szu Hung,Tien-Pei Fang,Hui-Ling Lin
OBJECTIVE To explore the short- and long-term effects of lower-limb endurance training on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease outpatients. DESIGN Prospective quasi-experimental study. SETTING 1383-bed teaching hospital in Taiwan. PARTICIPANTS Overall, 69 outpatients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were enrolled. A total of 60 patients completed the study. INTERVENTION Training
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Effectiveness of self-management interventions during the peri-hospitalization period in patients with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-07 Esther Prados-Román,Irene Cabrera-Martos,Javier Martín-Nuñez,Geraldine Valenza-Peña,María Granados-Santiago,Marie Carmen Valenza
OBJECTIVE To synthesize the evidence of the effectiveness of self-management interventions during the peri-hospitalization period. DATA SOURCES Three databases (i.e. PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus) were systematically searched. REVIEW METHODS Full-text randomized controlled studies that assessed the effects of self-management interventions initiated during the peri-hospitalization period in patients
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The impact of sport on the physical, psychological and social wellbeing of people with chronic breathlessness: A mixed-methods systematic review. Clin. Rehabilit. (IF 3.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-30 Callum Bradford,Denis Martin,Kirsti J Loughran,Noelle Robertson,Alexandra Carne,Nathan Skidmore,Samantha L Harrison
OBJECTIVE Sport participation may have quality-of-life benefits for people with chronic breathlessness; however, its feasibility and impact on health are unknown. We aimed to synthesise the scientific literature concerning the impact of sport for people with chronic breathlessness. DATA SOURCES Searches of MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Embase, SPORTDiscus and Google Scholar were conducted (May 2023).