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Medicine, General & Internal
Jaume Bordas-Martinez, Ana Luzardo-Gonzalez, Alejandro Arencibia, Franco Tormo, Lluis Mateu, Vanesa Vicens-Zygmunt, Guadalupe Bermudo, Salud Santos, Maria Molina-Molina, Rosa Planas, Guillermo Suarez-Cuartin
Summary: This study assessed the safety and effectiveness of early and non-early physiotherapy in patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia. The results showed that early physiotherapy, initiated within 7 days of admission, could reduce the length of hospital stay and was safe for both patients and healthcare workers.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jarmo Kuronen, Klas Winell, Juho Kopra, Kimmo Rasanen
Summary: This study examines whether the initiation, process, and outcome of health check-ups (HCUs) comply with national legislation, and whether supervisors and occupational healthcare (OHC) units follow legislation-based recommendations. The results show that employees are more proactive in seeking help for work ability issues, but the support and recommendations regarding mental disorders from OHC units need improvement.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Ingerid Kleffelgard, Nada Andelic, Kari Anette Bruusgaard, Birgitta Langhammer, Anne-Lise Tamber, Helene Lundgaard Soberg
Summary: Persistent dizziness and balance problems after mmTBI can lead to significant disability. This study aimed to identify factors associated with dizziness-related disability one year after injury. The findings showed that pre-injury comorbidity, neck pain, increased post-concussion symptom burden, increased dizziness symptom severity, and reduced balance and mobility were all associated with dizziness-related disability at one year.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Erika Van Wambeke, Cecile Bezler, Anne-Marie Kasprowicz, Anne-Laure Charles, Emmanuel Andres, Bernard Geny
Summary: COVID-19 patients with long-lasting symptoms benefited from a coordination team, but the efficacy of the therapeutic strategy still needs to be determined. Phone consultations and personalized support showed some improvement in symptoms and ability to return to work after 15 and 22 months of COVID infection. Common symptoms such as fatigue and neurocognitive disorders did not resolve, but dyspnea, anxiety, and chest pain were significantly reduced.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jennifer Crow, Matthew Savage, Lisa Gardner, Catherine Hughes, Ceile Corbett, Mary Wells, Paresh Malhotra
Summary: This scoping review examined the follow-up interventions provided to individuals after minor stroke, focusing on the definition of minor stroke, intervention components, theory and outcomes. The findings highlight the need for personalized, holistic, and theory-informed interdisciplinary follow-up care that addresses education, support needs, and adjustment to life after stroke. Rating: 9 out of 10.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Annastazia E. Learoyd, Adnan Tufail, Catey Bunce, Pearse A. Keane, Ashleigh Kernohan, Emily Robinson, Alijazy Jaber, Saqlain Sadiq, Robert Harper, John Lawrenson, Luke Vale, Heather Waterman, Abdel Douiri, Konstantinos Balaskas
Summary: The study aims to assess the safety and quality of follow-up for QnAMD led by non-medical practitioners in the community, aiming to alleviate the pressure on hospital-based eye services. Through a randomized clinical trial involving 742 participants, the study will monitor disease reactivation and cost implications over 12 months to evaluate non-inferiority and budget impact.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wei Liu, Yingbo Xu, Danni Ma
Summary: The COVID-19 restrictions, including national lockdown, social distancing, compulsory quarantine, and organizational measures of remote working, have had different impacts on employees' mental health worldwide. The psychological impacts of teleworking are associated with employees' various perceptions of its pros and cons, and developed countries and developing countries have experienced different effects on mental health resources and assistance distribution.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Marten Segerdahl, Per-Olof Hansson, Carina M. Samuelsson, Carina U. Persson
Summary: This study found that four out of five stroke survivors (79%) reported impaired HRQoL five years after stroke, with pain/discomfort being the main issue. Higher age and longer hospital stay during the index stroke were associated with impaired HRQoL.
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Orthopedics
Fabio Giuseppe Masuccio, Virginia Tipa, Marco Invernizzi, Claudio Solaro
Summary: COVID-19-related GBS appears to have a better clinical outcome than GBS that is not COVID-19 related, and a higher than usual prevalence of acute motor axonal neuropathy form was encountered. More follow-up studies are needed to understand whether the recovery of GBS related to COVID-19 might be different from that of GBS unrelated to COVID-19.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Toru Ichihashi, Ayae Goto, Enkhtuguldur Myagmar-Ochir, Yasuo Haruyama, Takashi Muto, Gen Kobashi
Summary: The aim of this study was to identify the effective intervals of worksite dental check-ups in reducing dental and medical expenditures. The findings suggest that regular and subregular dental check-ups are associated with lower dental expenditures, and it is important to promote a yearly interval between check-ups.
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Surgery
Natalie Liu, Jacob A. Greenberg, Yiwei Xu, Amber L. Shada, Luke M. Funk, Anne O. Lidor
Summary: Phone follow-up after outpatient inguinal hernia repair is found to be as safe and effective as in-person follow-up, with similar rates of adverse outcomes. It can be implemented as an alternative for patients and help decrease healthcare utilization.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Mari Nilsen Skinnes, Rikke Helene Moe, Thomas Johansen, Peter Solvoll Lyby, Kjersti Dahl, Idun Eid, Tor Christian Fagertun, Andreas Habberstad, Tonje Jossie Johnsen, Ingvild Kjeken, Mari Klokkerud, Anita Dyb Linge, Anne Dorte Lyken, Anders Orpana, Tarja Rajalahti, Ross Wilkie, Till Uhlig
Summary: The study found that a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program led to a significant increase in work ability. High self-perceived health was associated with higher work ability at 12 months, while being married or cohabiting, having more comorbidities, and experiencing medium baseline pain intensity were associated with lower work ability. There were no significant differences in work ability between participants receiving occupational and standard rehabilitation.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Rehabilitation
Thomas M. Gates, Maysaa Daher, Philippa McRae, Grahame K. Simpson
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Work-Ability Support Scale (WSS) in severe traumatic/acquired brain injury (TBI/ABI) population seeking to return to work (RTW). The results showed excellent internal consistency and strong predictive and convergent validity of the WSS in assessing RTW potential, planning, and evaluation after severe TBI/ABI, although there were some areas for improvement.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
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Rehabilitation
Ingrid Lindgren, Helene Pessah-Rasmussen, Gunvor Gard, Christina Brogardh
Summary: This study examines the perception of work situation and work ability among stroke survivors who returned to work within one year after their stroke. The results suggest that most participants are satisfied with their work and perceive their work ability as sufficient, indicating the importance of support and appreciation in maintaining a sustainable work situation.
JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kaori Yamaguchi, Yasuhiro Nakanishi, Viroj Tangcharoensathien, Makoto Kono, Yuichi Nishioka, Tatsuya Noda, Tomoaki Imamura, Manabu Akahane
Summary: This paper describes the integration of rehabilitation into the Japanese health system and the use of large health databases to improve rehabilitation services. Rehabilitation in Japan is mainly targeted towards the ageing population, covering acute and post-acute rehabilitation as well as long-term care rehabilitation. Analyzing health databases can enhance the management of rehabilitation care services, increase scientific knowledge, and guide rehabilitation policy and practice.
BULLETIN OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
(2022)
