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Changes in activity limitations and predictors of functional outcome of patients with spinal cord injury following in-patient rehabilitation
(AOSIS, 2013)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the
changes in the activity limitations of patients following in-patient
rehabilitation and the factors influencing functional ability as
measured by the Spinal Cord Independence ...
Structured feedback on students’ concept maps: the proverbial path to learning?
(BMC, 2017)
BACKGROUND: Good conceptual knowledge is an essential requirement for health professions students, in that they
are required to apply concepts learned in the classroom to a variety of different contexts. However, the use ...
Systematic scoping review protocol for clinical prediction rules (CPRs) in the management of patients with spinal cord injuries
(BMJ, 2019)
Introduction The upsurge in the use of clinical prediction
models in general medical practice is a result of evidencebased
practice. However, the total number of clinical
prediction rules (CPRs) currently being used or ...
Mapping two measures to the International Classification Of Functioning, Disability and Health and the brief ICF core set for spinal cord injury in the post-acute context
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the extent to which the rehabilitation outcome levels (ROL) and the spinal cord independence measure (SCIM) III could be mapped to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and ...
Client perspectives on reclaiming participation after a traumatic spinal cord injury in South Africa
(Oxford University Press, 2016)
BACKGROUND. The development of rehabilitation services promoting participation in people living with a traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) is of major concern for physical therapists. What the client sees as effective ...
Incidence, aetiology and injury characteristics of traumatic spinal cord injury in Stockholm, Sweden: a prospective, population-based update
(Foundation for Rehabilitation Information, 2017)
OBJECTIVES: To update the incidence rate, aetiology
and injury characteristics of acutely-injured adults
with traumatic spinal cord injury in Stockholm, Sweden,
using international standards of reporting.
Study design: ...
Outcome measures used to assess disability post stroke within the framework of the ICF: a literature review
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
BACKGROUND: The use of outcome measures has been associated with good practice among clinicians and as a
research instrument. These measures can be utilized to assess- and manage patients, observe progress, determine
the ...
Strengthening health systems for persons with traumatic spinal cord injury in South Africa and Sweden: a protocol for a longitudinal study of processes and outcomes
(Frontiers Media, 2018)
BACKGROUND: The provision of specialized care in a time-sensitive manner has shown
to be crucial for survival and recovery of functioning after a traumatic spinal cord injury
(TSCI). However, little is known about the ...
Cost-effectiveness of the HiBalance training program for elderly with Parkinson’s disease: analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial
(SAGE Publications, 2018)
OBJECTIVE: To determine the cost-effectiveness of the HiBalance training program for managing Parkinson’s disease (PD)-related balance and gait disorders.
DESIGN: Cost comparison design following the randomized controlled ...
Implementation of the HiBalance training program for Parkinson’s disease in clinical settings: A feasibility study
(Wiley Open Access, 2018)
BACKGROUND: Translating evidence into practice requires adaptation to facilitate the
implementation of efficacious interventions. A novel highly challenging balance
training program (HiBalance) was found to improve gait, ...