Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Pauline A. Mashima, Brigid Waldron-Perrine, Don MacLennan, McKay Moore Sohlberg, Lisa Y. Perla, Blessen C. Eapen
Summary: This article highlights the importance of an interprofessional cognitive rehabilitation approach and emphasizes the role of interdisciplinary teams in treating patients with concussion, especially in optimizing rehabilitation outcomes. Speech-language pathologists play a crucial role in the team by providing personalized and targeted therapies to help patients cope with prolonged cognitive impairment after concussion.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sara Bernini, Elena Ballante, Federico Fassio, Silvia Panzarasa, Silvana Quaglini, Chiara Riccietti, Alfredo Costa, Stefano F. Cappa, Cristina Tassorelli, Tomaso Vecchi, Sara Bottiroli
Summary: The study aimed to identify factors influencing preference for either cognitive telerehabilitation (TR) or in-person cognitive training (CT) programs in older adults with risk of dementia or early cognitive impairment. The results suggest that socio-demographic characteristics and lifestyle habits play a significant role in influencing treatment preferences.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rocco Salvatore Calabro, Mirjam Bonanno, William Torregrossa, Luisa Cacciante, Antonio Celesti, Carmela Rifici, Paolo Tonin, Rosaria De Luca, Angelo Quartarone
Summary: The study aimed to test the effectiveness of advanced training using the VRRS HomeKit device in improving functional outcomes in patients with SABI. The results showed that the teleneuro-VRRS group significantly improved in general and motor outcomes, psychological well-being, and QoL compared to the control group, with improvements in functional independence and cognitive abilities.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Critical Care Medicine
Petra Avramovic, Rachael Rietdijk, Michelle Attard, Belinda Kenny, Emma Power, Leanne Togher
Summary: This review evaluates and synthesizes the use of digital health interventions in traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation and caregiver education. The results indicate that digital health interventions have positive effects on improving communication, social, psychological, and cognitive skills of people with TBI and their caregivers. However, there is a need for improved methodological rigor, clear intervention characteristics, and further research on multi-modal digital health interventions.
JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Petra Avramovic, Rachael Rietdijk, Belinda Kenny, Emma Power, Leanne Togher
Summary: This study developed a web-based multimodal CPT intervention called "convers-ABI-lity" to improve conversation skills in people with acquired brain injury (ABI). The feasibility of this intervention was evaluated through three stages and showed promising outcomes in improving conversation skills for individuals with ABI and their communication partners.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Suzanne Ackerley, Neil Wilson, Paul Boland, Jessica Read, Louise Connell
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the coexistence of telerehabilitation approaches within healthcare in the long-term. A multidisciplinary group-based telerehabilitation approach was implemented and evaluated for people engaging in neurological rehabilitation. The results showed that the approach was appropriate, acceptable, and sustainable, with positive patient opinions and outcomes. This study provides evidence for the effectiveness and continued use of telerehabilitation in the rehabilitation system.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Soo Yeon Kim, Kelly Daley, April D. Pruski, Tariq AlFarra, Alba Azola, Marlis Gonzalez Fernandez, Mary S. Keszler, Stacey Friedel, Hayley Haaf, Harrison Segall, Peiting Lien, Jacklyn Cypher, Julia Mazariegos, Preeti Raghavan
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in the global implementation of telemedicine and telerehabilitation, with the A3E framework playing a key role in enhancing telerehabilitation practices during the pandemic. An organized, coordinated, and stratified approach has proven successful in increasing access to telerehabilitation services, and lessons learned from both successes and challenges can help address the increasing demand for rehabilitation services.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Ergonomics
Erica Beidler, Abigail C. Bretzin, Ara J. Schmitt, Amy Phelps
Summary: More evidence-based concussion awareness resources are needed at the youth sport level. Concussion education is a crucial factor in improving the knowledge of youth athletes, and further research is needed to develop effective awareness strategies.
JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
M. Scherrenberg, U. Zeymer, S. Schneider, A. E. Van der Velde, M. Wilhelm, A. W. J. Van't Hof, E. Kolkman, L. F. Prins, E. Prescott, M. C. Iliou, C. Pena-Gill, D. Ardissino, E. P. De Kluiver, P. Dendale
Summary: The study found that a 6-month home-based mobile CR programme is a safe and effective alternative for elderly cardiac patients who decline participation in traditional rehabilitation programmes to improve cardiorespiratory fitness. However, adherence to the programme significantly impacts the cost-effectiveness of the intervention. Future research should focus on increasing patient adherence and implementing comprehensive home-based mobile CR programmes in standard care.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Elinor E. Fraser, Marina G. Downing, Kerrie Haines, Linda Bennett, John Olver, Jennie L. Ponsford
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of an individualised intervention using a cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) framework to treat sexuality problems after traumatic brain injury (TBI). The results showed preliminary support for the effectiveness of the intervention in improving subjective sexuality satisfaction and achieving goals.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kate Laver, Marion Walker, Nick Ward
Summary: The use of telerehabilitation has increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and although evidence supporting its efficacy is limited, current systematic reviews suggest that it is not inferior to face-to-face treatment. However, challenges such as inclusivity, differences in online interactions, and supporting staff fatigue need to be addressed for widespread adoption.
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Eric L. Stulberg, Perminder S. Sachdev, Anne M. Murray, Steven C. Cramer, Farzaneh A. Sorond, Kamakshi Lakshminarayan, Behnam Sabayan
Summary: This study provides a narrative review on post-stroke brain health, defining and evaluating it based on literature databases. Clinical recommendations for monitoring and managing post-stroke brain health are presented, as well as potential future work in the field.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Thomas A. Buckley, Barry A. Munkasy, Kelsey M. Evans, Brandy Clouse
Summary: This study found that mild to moderate physical activity and mental activity within the first 48 hours post-concussion were associated with reduced time to symptom recovery and return to participation, as opposed to lower or higher levels of activity.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sara Bernini, Silvia Panzarasa, Silvana Quaglini, Alfredo Costa, Marta Picascia, Stefano F. F. Cappa, Chiara Cerami, Cristina Tassorelli, Tomaso Vecchi, Sara Bottiroli
Summary: The present study aimed to assess the usability and user experience of HomeCoRe system in individuals at risk of dementia and their family members, and to evaluate the association between technological skills and main outcome measures. The results showed satisfactory usability and user experience of HomeCoRe, which were independent of technological skills.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Lakkhina Troeung, Georgina Mann, Lily Cullinan, Janet Wagland, Angelita Martini
Summary: This study evaluates the discharge outcomes of a slow-stream Staged Community-Based Brain Injury Rehabilitation (SCBIR) service in Western Australia from 2011 to 2020. The study found that rehabilitation clients showed significant improvement in functional independence and psychosocial functioning at discharge, but had lower goal attainment compared to a control group. The predictors of goal attainment were time since injury, cognitive function, and emotional adjustment at admission.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)