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Chemistry, Analytical
Jesus Fernando Padilla-Magana, Esteban Pena-Pitarch, Isahi Sanchez-Suarez, Neus Tico-Falguera
Summary: The integration of sensors in the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) improves the standardized outcome measure and allows for a more sensitive, objective, and quantitative assessment of hand function. This study used a data glove and force-sensing resistors to measure the flexion angle of finger joints and fingertip forces during the performance of three subscales of the ARAT. The results showed that the mean flexion angles and fingertip forces varied for different activities, highlighting the importance of integrating multiple sensors in the assessment process.
Article
Rehabilitation
V. J. Zonjee, R. W. Selles, L. D. Roorda, R. H. Nijland, M. J. W. van der Oest, H. J. Bosomworth, F. van Wijck, C. G. M. Meskers, S. M. van Schaik, R. M. Van den Berg-Vos, G. Kwakkel
Summary: This study aimed to develop a shorter version of the ARAT without compromising its measurement properties. The newly developed ARAT-DT showed excellent criterion validity and agreement with the original ARAT scores. This suggests that the ARAT-DT is a feasible alternative.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
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Orthopedics
Surangkana Katepun, Phanuwat Boonsun, Waraporn Srikhum Boonsaeng, Adinun Apivatgaroon
Summary: This study evaluated the reliability, accuracy, and diagnostic value of the single-arm and double-arm Jobe tests for diagnosing full-thickness supraspinatus tendon tear. The results showed that both tests had low accuracy and diagnostic value in diagnosing the tear.
ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
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Neurosciences
Jingsheng Yang, Quanhao Guo, Xianwei Zou, Meng Wang, Yanxia Wen, Xiaqing Chen, Xiechuan Weng, Fan Xu
Summary: The study found that the range of head tremor in Parkinson's disease patients is positively correlated with the severity of the disease, with significantly greater head displacement compared to healthy individuals, and positively correlated with the severity of the disease.
CNS NEUROSCIENCE & THERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Dale M. Harris, Rachel L. Duckham, Robin M. Daly, Gavin Abbott, Liam Johnson, Timo Rantalainen, Wei-Peng Teo
Summary: The study developed a falls questionnaire specific for older adults with Parkinson's disease and demonstrated good test-retest reliability in capturing recent falls and near-falls circumstances and consequences.
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Neurosciences
M. Ranchet, I. Hoang, R. Derollepot, L. Paire-Ficout
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the test-retest reliability of prefrontal activity during usual walking in patients with Parkinson's Disease using fNIRS. The results showed that fNIRS can be a reliable tool for rehabilitation studies in patients with PD.
Article
Rehabilitation
Marcos Moreno-Verdu, Maria del Rosario Ferreira-Sanchez, Patricia Martin-Casas, Maria Angeles Atin-Arratibel
Summary: The study aimed to determine the test-retest reliability and validity of the Imagined Timed Up and Go Test (iTUG) as a Motor Imagery measure of temporal accuracy in people with Parkinson's Disease (PD). A total of 32 individuals with mild to moderate PD were assessed twice using the iTUG, and the differences between real and imagined TUG times were calculated as outcome measures. The results showed moderate test-retest reliability of the iTUG and poor construct validity with the Imagined Box and Blocks Test (iBBT).
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Fatih Soke, Elvan Ozcan Gulsen, Nigar Esra Erkoc Ataoglu, Bilge Kocer, Cagri Gulsen, Duygu Turker, Selim Selcuk Comoglu, Ayse Bora Tokcaer
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the reliability and validity of the coin rotation test (CRT) in people with Parkinson's Disease (PwPD). The results showed that the CRT had excellent reliability and correlated with other outcome measures. It was also able to discriminate PwPD from healthy people and functionally dependent PwPD from functionally independent PwPD.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yiqiu Liu, Junyu Deng, Ye Liu, Wei Li, Xuqiang Nie
Summary: Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor dysfunction, autonomic dysfunction, and other non-motor symptoms. Pathologically, it involves degeneration of dopaminergic neurons, formation of Lewy bodies, and neuroinflammation. Treatment options mainly focus on increasing dopamine levels or stimulating dopamine receptors, with research showing potential benefits from fibroblast growth factor and its receptor in protecting dopaminergic neurons and reducing neuroinflammation in PD.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jessica Fernandez-Solana, Rocio Pardo-Hernandez, Jeronimo J. Gonzalez-Bernal, Esteban Sanchez-Gonzalez, Josefa Gonzalez-Santos, Raul Soto-Camara, Mirian Santamaria-Pelaez
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of ARAT in a sample of post-stroke patients. The results showed good internal consistency, criterion validity, and convergent validity for ARAT. Therefore, ARAT can be considered a valid and reliable instrument for evaluating upper limb function in post-stroke patients.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Yulong Li, Chuang Wu, Xiaogang Zhang, Yan Ran, Genbao Zhang
Summary: Early failure is a key factor limiting the improvement of electromechanical product reliability. However, there are shortcomings in the research on early failure mechanism, including the inability of traditional methods to reflect the characteristics of electromechanical products, ignorance of differences between mechanical and electronic systems, confusion between failure causes and modes, and lack of quantitative analysis capabilities.
ENGINEERING FAILURE ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kristof Vandael, Tasha R. Stanton, Ann Meulders
Summary: The study introduced a novel task to evaluate kinesthetic proprioceptive function during complex upper limb movements using a robotic device. Test-retest reliability of the newly developed Dynamic Movement Reproduction (DMR) task was shown to be good-to-excellent, while the reliability of the commonly used Joint Reposition (JR) task was poor. Results also indicated a weak association between the DMR and JR tasks, and the influence of visual information on task performance varied.
Article
Rehabilitation
Fatih Soke, Nigar Esra Erkoc Ataoglu, Elvan Ozcan Gulsen, Oznur Yilmaz, Cagri Gulsen, Bilge Kocer, Fatos Kirteke, Sultan Basturk, Selim Selcuk Comoglu, Ayse Bora Tokcaer
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the reliability, validity, and discriminative ability of the figure-of-eight walk test (F8WT) in people with Parkinson's disease (PwPD). The F8WT showed good interrater and test-retest reliability, and was correlated with other outcome measures. The F8WT times could differentiate PwPD from healthy people and fallers from non-fallers with PD.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jiao Peng, Chao Deng
Summary: This study investigates the factors affecting the employability of computer science students through a mixed methods approach. The results show that IT skills training can improve employability and there are gender differences in the impact. The findings have practical implications for education institutions in enhancing training and students' self-improvement.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Renee M. Hendricks, Mohammad T. Khasawneh
Summary: Cluster analysis of PD patients can define patient subgroups for diagnosis, progression tracking, and treatment planning. Existing studies lack the use of clustering evaluation metrics, indicating a need for a comprehensive analysis framework and consensus on the variables to include in cluster analysis.
