Article
Psychiatry
Jessica Salmonsen, Lauren Mizock, Allen Cornelius, Joan Read, Zlatka Russinova
Summary: This study developed a mental illness awareness webinar to educate the general public about serious mental illness and reduce stigmatizing attitudes. The results showed that the webinar was effective in reducing stigma, and participants provided positive feedback about its benefits.
PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Brian Degenhardt, Patrick L. S. van Dun, Eric Jacobson, Sandy Fritz, Paul Mettler, Norman Kettner, G. Franklin, Kendi Hensel, David Lesondak, Giacomo Consorti, Leah Frank, William R. Reed, Cameron MacDonald, Vaclav Kremen, Crystal Martin, Bernie Landels, Paul Standley
Summary: The International Consortium on Manual Therapies aims to promote communication and collaboration between different professions, compare different manual therapy techniques, and establish an interprofessional manual therapy glossary.
JOURNAL OF MANUAL & MANIPULATIVE THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Liu Yang, Zhongxuan Lin
Summary: This study reveals how disabled people have re-imagined a reversed society created by the pandemic and highlights the expectations for barrier-free environments, affirmation of disability identity, and institutional support. The study also emphasizes the need for concrete actions to support the social inclusion of disabled people.
DISABILITY & SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Esedullah Akaras, Nevin Atalay Guzel, Nihan Kafa, Goekhan Yagiz, Mustafa Odluyurt, Muhammet Baybars Ataoglu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of six weeks of Wingate-style high-intensity interval training on strength, proprioception, flexibility, laxity, performance, and body composition in patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The results showed that HIIT improved body composition, restored muscle strength, operated side proprioception, and increased performance parameters.
PHYSIKALISCHE MEDIZIN REHABILITATIONSMEDIZIN KURORTMEDIZIN
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Educational
Rebecca J. Anderson-Kittow, Richard Keagan-Bull, Jo Giles, Irene Tuffrey-Wijne
Summary: This study conducted interviews and focus groups with older adults with intellectual disabilities, their parents, and siblings to understand their perspectives on living with parents and planning for the future. The study found that participants knew they needed to make plans but did not feel supported to do so. While they viewed moving as an opportunity for independence, they feared there were no viable alternatives.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Xiaoqian Wang, Jiawei Wu, Haoran Zhang, Guohua Zheng
Summary: The study suggests that regular Baduanjin training may be an effective and safe intervention to improve cognitive frailty and executive function in community-dwelling older adults with cognitive frailty.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Pavla Vachova, Natalie A. Fini, Joanne Wittwer, Casey L. Peiris
Summary: The study found that exercise interventions can increase physical activity levels in individuals with spinal cord injury. However, exercise intervention alone does not significantly increase physical activity, and the effectiveness of interventions can be enhanced by incorporating behavioral techniques.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Education, Special
Allison Jobin, Aubyn C. Stahmer, Nora Camacho, Gina C. May, Kristin Gist, Lauren Brookman-Frazee
Summary: Few studies have examined the outcomes of naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions in group-based community care. This study tracked the progress of preschool-aged autistic children enrolled in a community inclusion program and found significant improvements in adaptive behavior, social skills, and autism characteristics. The findings highlight the feasibility of using NDBI in inclusive preschool settings for autistic children.
JOURNAL OF EARLY INTERVENTION
(2023)
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Qingqing Liu, Weibo Li, Yuanwu Chen, Shaohua Zhang, Zengxin Sun, Yuhui Yang, Peiyuan Lv, Yu Yin
Summary: This study investigated the clinical efficacy of low-frequency rTMS combined with music therapy in improving language function and depression in patients with non-fluent aphasia after stroke. The results showed that the combined therapy group had better outcomes compared to the traditional therapy group and the music therapy group. Language improvement was positively correlated with depression improvement. The study suggests that low-frequency rTMS combined with music therapy is feasible and safe for treating non-fluent aphasia patients after stroke.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Seyed Hamed Mousavi, Fateme Khorramroo, Hooman Minoonejad, Johannes Zwerver
Summary: Biofeedback can alter the biomechanical parameters, particularly plantar pressure, in patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Auditory biofeedback has a greater impact on modifying plantar pressure. However, further studies are needed to assess the long-term effects and clinical consequences of biofeedback in different age groups, as well as to develop low-cost and user-friendly devices.
BMC SPORTS SCIENCE MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Pei-Cheng Shih, Christopher J. Steele, Dennis Hoepfel, Toni Muffel, Arno Villringer, Bernhard Sehm
Summary: The study investigated how patients with left and right hemispheric stroke are differentially affected in individual-limb control and inter-limb coordination during bilateral movements. Results showed that RHS patients exhibited greater impairment in both individual- and inter-limb control during anti-phase movements, while LHS patients showed greater impairment in individual-limb control during in-phase movements alone. Additionally, LHS patients demonstrated a swap in hand dominance during in-phase movements.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Lynn Cockburn, Jacob Roberts, Soomin Lee, Julius Nganji, Natalie C. W. Ho, Andrea Kuntjoro, Louis Mbibeh, Lesley Sikapa, Paul N. Animbom, Sama Fru, Stephan Nkouly, Mahadeo Sukhai
Summary: There are various ways to include disability in research studies, and researchers need to carefully consider and choose the best fit for their study. Different approaches should be used and training is required to understand how to include disability in research effectively. Researchers should allocate adequate time and resources for training research team members so that tools are implemented correctly.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Claire Jourdan, Fanny Pradalier, Kevin Chalard, Margrit Ascher, Francisco Miron Duran, Frederique Pavillard, Frederic Greco, Myriam Mellouk, Stephane Fournier, Flora Djanikian, Isabelle Laffont, Anthony Gelis, Pierre-Francois Perrigault
Summary: This study aimed to assess the safety and feasibility of gait training with body-weight support (BWS) in a neurological intensive care unit (ICU). The results showed that verticalization and walking with a suspension device in neuroICU patients allows for early gait training, despite challenging neurological impairments. It is generally safe and well tolerated.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Jia Rung Wu, Xiangli Chen, Kanako Iwanaga, Jill Bezyak, Stuart Rumrill, Deborah Lee, Fong Chan
Summary: Social support is crucial for the well-being of individuals with chronic health conditions and disabilities. This study validates the use of the PROMIS Social Support Scale as a reliable measure in assessing social support among this population. The findings support the three-factor measurement structure of instrumental, informational, and emotional support, and highlight the positive associations between social support, community participation, and subjective well-being.
REHABILITATION COUNSELING BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Education, Special
Angie B. Harris, Moira Konrad, Kara N. Shawbitz
Summary: Even with spellcheck and assistive tools, spelling remains important, especially for students with disabilities. This study evaluated the effects of a novel flowchart tool on spelling outcomes for disabled students in an alternative school.
EDUCATION AND TREATMENT OF CHILDREN
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Devrim Can Sarac, Umut Ziya Kocak, Deniz Bayraktar, Sercan Gucenmez, Derya Ozer Kaya
Summary: This study compared the acute effects of foam roller and percussive massage on delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) symptoms in young male recreational athletes. The results showed that both methods were not superior to passive resting in alleviating pain, fatigue, and skin surface temperature in participants.
JOURNAL OF SPORT REHABILITATION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Rehabilitation
Erek Latzka, Malia Cali, Haruki Ishii, Salvador Portugal, Jennifer Soo Hoo
Article
Rehabilitation
Malia Ho, Verity Pacey, Kade Paterson, Ian Griffiths, Louise Tofts, Luke Davies, Cylie Williams
Summary: This study investigated the use of electrotherapy in treating lower limb conditions in children and found that a majority of medical and healthcare practitioners surveyed did use electrotherapy. The decision to use or not use electrotherapy was mainly practitioner-based. There is currently insufficient evidence to support the use of electrotherapy for musculoskeletal lower limb pathologies in children, and the frequency of use of these modalities in children is unknown.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Gonzalo Lorenzo, Juan Antonio Lopez-Nunez, Alejandro Lorenzo-Lledo, Jesus Lopez-Belmonte
Summary: This study aims to review the assessment tools and types of activities in the application of robotics to autistic students during the period 1996-2021. The findings show that 16.80% of the studies used automatic measurement systems, 15.96% used user observation and recording techniques, and 37.80% focused on imitation tasks.
JOURNAL OF ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Yu-Hsin Hsieh, Mats Granlund, Ai-Wen Hwang, Helena Hemmingsson
Summary: This study examines the feasibility of applying eye-gaze technology intervention for students with severe motor and communication difficulties in everyday settings. The results show that the participants perceive the technology as appropriate to enhance interaction and understanding of the students' learning and communication messages.
AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION
(2023)
