Article
Neurosciences
Yu Liu, Jiang Ma, Hong Li, Wan-ying Shi, Zheng-hua Xiao, Qian Yang, Qing-qing Zhao, Fang Wang, Xiao-lin Tao, Yun-fei Bai
Summary: This study aimed to explore the nature of light touch sensation and two-point discrimination (2-PD) of different hand sites in convalescent stroke patients based on somatosensory evoked potentials (SEP). The results showed that light touch sensation was mainly associated with sensory impairment in the finger and palm region. Two-point discrimination in the finger region was mainly sensory loss, while in the palm region it was mainly sensory impairment. Any site on the hand could be selected as the measurement site for light touch sensation, but the little finger and hypothenar may be appropriate sites when screening for 2-PD.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Hsiu-Yun Hsu, Ta-Shen Kuan, Ching-Liang Tsai, Po-Ting Wu, Yao-Lung Kuo, Fong-Chin Su, Li-Chieh Kuo
Summary: The study found that perturbation-based pinch task training had beneficial effects on sensory restoration and motor performance in chronic stroke patients. Significant improvements were observed in muscle tone, movement quality, and hand coordination after 12 sessions of treatment for the experimental group. Control group also showed statistical improvement in specific areas of motor function.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Ines Serrada, Caroline Fryer, Brenton Hordacre, Susan Hillier
Summary: This study aimed to explore the feasibility and efficacy of a body awareness program after stroke, comparing class-based lessons to home-based lessons. The results demonstrated that the class-based group showed improvements in body awareness, quality of life, and motor impairment compared to the home-based group. Qualitative data also indicated a stronger sense of awareness, achievement, and connection in the class-based group.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ines Serrada, Brenton Hordacre, Susan Hillier
Summary: This study tracks the recovery of body awareness after stroke for the first time and investigates its potential relationship with recovery of sensation, motor impairment and function, self-efficacy, and quality of life. The research found that most recovery in sensation and body awareness occurred within the first month post-stroke, and they were correlated with other clinical outcomes, demographics, and stroke-specific clinical characteristics. Further research is needed to continue exploring body awareness and developing effective stroke-specific assessment and intervention strategies.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Chia-Lin Koh, Chun-Hung Yeh, Xiaoyun Liang, Rishma Vidyasagar, Rudiger J. Seitz, Michael Nilsson, Alan Connelly, Leeanne M. Carey
Summary: This study employed diffusion MRI data to analyze changes in white matter tract connectivity in stroke patients and healthy individuals, revealing significant reductions in fiber-bundle cross-section and fiber density in regions related to somatosensory information processing in stroke patients. These remote white matter connectivity reductions are associated with touch impairment in patients with stroke.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jianing Zhang, Yanhuan Huang, Fuqiang Ye, Bibo Yang, Zengyong Li, Xiaoling Hu
Summary: In this study, an EEG-based machine-learning model was established to automatically evaluate post-stroke impairments in fine tactile sensation. The model showed similar results to manual evaluation and may aid automatic assessments of post-stroke fine tactile sensations.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Ines Serrada, Lindy Williams, Brenton Hordacre, Susan Hillier
Summary: The purpose of this study was to summarize body awareness assessment tools and interventions relevant for stroke rehabilitation. The key constructs, disorders, and impairments of body awareness were categorized using a framework. The study found that the assessment tools lacked comprehensive clinical and psychometric properties, and the interventions lacked robust study designs and rigorous methods.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Ding Xu, Laurie Murphy, Tingzhen Chen
Summary: Understanding tourist responses to scams can provide insights into self-protection. This study used a quasi-experimental design to examine both external and internal factors of scam compliance. The results showed that internal factors such as sensation-seeking, travel experiences, and risk perception were stronger predictors of scam compliance compared to external factors. This research contributes to our understanding of tourist behavior and the factors influencing scam compliance.
JOURNAL OF TRAVEL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tobias Braun, Johanna M. Doerr, Laura Peters, Maxime Viard, Iris Reuter, Mario Prosiegel, Susanne Weber, Mesut Yeniguen, Marlene Tschernatsch, Tibo Gerriets, Martin Juenemann, Hagen B. Huttner, Samra Hamzic
Summary: Oropharyngeal sensitivity plays a vital role in the swallowing reflex, and both taste and smell functions tend to decline with age. The aim of this study was to provide oral sensitivity data in healthy participants for future studies and analyze the age-related changes and their interdependence. The results showed a decline in oral sensitivity, taste, and smell in older adults compared to younger participants.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kamile Uzun Akkaya, Mustafa Burak, Ramazan Yildiz, Ayse Yildiz, Bulent Elbasan
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate foot and ankle sensory abilities in children with generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) and compare them with healthy controls. The results showed that children with GJH had deficiencies in foot sole tactile sense and ankle joint position sense. Therefore, neurosensorimotor examination of balance and coordination should be conducted and appropriate intervention programs should be planned for children with GJH.
EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Mevra Temel, Andrew A. Johnson, George Havenith, Josh T. Arnold, Anna M. West, Alex B. Lloyd
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the five theoretical foundations underlying thermosensory testing using local thermal stimuli. The relationship between thermal sensation and physical contact temperature was well described by both linear and sigmoidal models, with participants experiencing similar thermal discomfort levels in response to cold and hot thermal stimuli for a given increase or decrease in physical contact temperature or thermal sensation. The confidence of thermal sensation rating was independent of physical contact temperature.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Brendon S. Haslam, David S. Butler, Anthony S. Kim, Leeanne M. Carey
Summary: This study investigated the presence of chronic pain and altered somatosensory ability in stroke survivors. The results showed that stroke survivors with somatosensory impairment were more likely to experience chronic pain than those without. This suggests that somatosensory impairment may be a potential target for rehabilitation to improve pain-related outcomes for stroke survivors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Dua'a Akram Alwawi, Ashleigh Heldstab, Evan Dean, Winnie Dunn
Summary: This study explored how individuals handle sensory changes after stroke through a qualitative descriptive method. The results showed that stroke survivors cope with sensory changes through adaptive strategies and receiving therapy.
TOPICS IN STROKE REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Matthew J. Chilvers, Trevor A. Low, Sean P. Dukelow
Summary: This study used diffusion imaging to investigate the role of white matter tracts involved in proprioception in stroke patients. The findings suggest that the Superior Longitudinal Fasciculus III (SLF III) and Arcuate Fasciculus (AF) play important roles in accurate proprioception after stroke.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xiaoying Sun, Hangzi Wu, Yue Wu
Summary: This study quantified individual sensation under the stimulation of multiple environmental factors and developed artificial neural networks for prediction. The results indicated crossed and interaction effects of environmental factors on occupants' sensation, and identified the environmental parameters leading to a neutral sensation. Recommendations for environment control strategies and further research were also provided based on the findings.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)