Article
Rehabilitation
Ingrid Lindgren, Christina Brogardh, Helene Pessah-Rasmussen, Stina B. Jonasson, Gunvor Gard
Summary: The individual's ability to influence the work situation, adjustments and flexibility at the workplace, psychosocial support and knowledge of stroke, as well as changed view of work and personal priorities, play important roles in return to work (RTW) and staying at work after stroke.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Serana Chun Yee So, Danielle Wing Lam Ng, Qiuyan Liao, Richard Fielding, Inda Soong, Karen Kar Loen Chan, Conrad Lee, Alice Wan Ying Ng, Wing Kin Sze, Wing Lok Chan, Victor Ho Fun Lee, Wendy Wing Tak Lam
Summary: This study aimed to document the rates and correlates of return to work, work productivity, and activity impairment among Chinese cancer survivors in Hong Kong at one year post-treatment. The results showed that physically demanding jobs and poorer physical functioning delayed return to work, and unmanaged physical symptom and psychological distress hindered work productivity.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sidsel Marie Bernt Jorgensen, Thomas Alexander Gerds, Nina Fons Johnsen, Gunnar Gislason, Mohamad El-Chouli, Stig Brondum, Thomas Maribo, Maria Kristiansen
Summary: Returning to work and maintaining employment after cardiovascular disease is crucial for working-age individuals. Individuals with heart failure have the highest probability of not returning to work, highlighting the need for effective vocational rehabilitation strategies in comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programs.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
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)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sidsel Marie Bernt Jorgensen, Nina Fons Johnsen, Thomas Alexander Gerds, Stig Brondum, Thomas Maribo, Gunnar Gislason, Maria Kristiansen
Summary: The probability of feeling pressure to return to work after cardiovascular disease varies depending on age, sex, and diagnosis. Vocational rehabilitation needs to be improved and cardiac rehabilitation programs should include all core rehabilitation components.
Article
Rehabilitation
Charlotte Vanovenberghe, Anja Van den Broeck, Emelien Lauwerier, Kaat Goorts, Marc Du Bois
Summary: The study examined the role of motivation in sick-disabled patients using a dimensional approach based on the self-determination theory. Results showed that patients with highly controlled motivation were more prevalent and predicted a longer time before returning to work. Interestingly, there was no significant relationship between health care provider estimations and controlled motivation.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Kendy Gui Fang Chan, Ying Jiang, Wen Ting Choo, Hadassah Joann Ramachandran, Yanjuan Lin, Wenru Wang
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of exergaming on balance, lower limb functional mobility, and functional independence in individuals with chronic stroke. Results showed that exergaming has favorable effects on these aspects, but most studies lacked sufficient description of bias prevention measures.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Rory M. Christopherson, Joanna K. Fadyl, Gwyn N. Lewis
Summary: This study revealed that the actions of the workplace, healthcare providers, and workers' compensation parties can influence workplace supports, return-to-work expectations, and return-to-work outcome. These findings are crucial for work-disability prevention efforts.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Jia-Pei Hong, Chih-Hong Lee, Yu-Hao Lee, Reuben Escorpizo, Yu-Chen Chiang, Tsan-Hon Liou
Summary: The study reveals a positive association between return to work and functional improvements in patients with MDD, particularly in areas such as cognition, mobility, and self-care. It is suggested that a referral system targeting re-employment be established during MDD treatment, especially for individuals at risk of prolonged unemployment.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Alexander Tingulstad, Jose Meneses-Echavez, Line Holtet Evensen, Maria Bjerk, Rigmor C. Berg
Summary: Long-term sick leave is a significant issue in developed countries, but the effectiveness of work-related interventions for workers with different diagnoses in facilitating return to work remains uncertain. This systematic review aimed to assess the effects of such interventions and provide a foundation for future research. The results showed no conclusive evidence regarding the most effective intervention, highlighting the need for further studies.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Sidsel Marie Bernt Jorgensen, Nina Fons Johnsen, Thomas Maribo, Stig Brondum, Gunnar Gislason, Maria Kristiansen
Summary: The study highlights the need for vocational rehabilitation programs to be incorporated into comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programs in order to identify individuals in need of support and to improve coordination of care across healthcare and social care sectors. This includes involving employers, healthcare professionals, and social workers in personalized return-to-work strategies.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Marcela Aline Fernandes Braga, Iza de Faria-Fortini, Tamires Mariana de Freitas Vieira Dutra, Edvania Andrade de Moura Silva, Romeu Vale Sant'Anna, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria
Summary: The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) three months after stroke in a middle-income country. The results showed that functional independence was the best predictor of both generic and specific HRQoL three months after stroke.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Gunilla M. Liedberg, Mathilda Bjork, Elena Dragioti, Christina Turesson
Summary: This review synthesized experiences of patients, employers, and health professionals regarding interventions for individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain returning to work. Moderate evidence was found for factors improving the return to work process such as collaboration, support, and self-management strategies.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Joanne Petty, Vanette McLennan, Elizabeth Kendall, Charles Edmund Degeneffe
Summary: The study aimed to explore the feasibility of using VR strategies for RTW in TBI patients and analyze the evaluation methods of these interventions and outcomes. A total of 23 studies that met the criteria were identified through literature search. The findings suggest a significant neglect of research on effective RTW approaches for TBI patients in the rehabilitation literature.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Garazi Ruiz de Azua, Isabelle Kousignian, Ines Vaz-Luis, Antonio Di Meglio, Elsa Caumette, Julie Havas, Elise Martin, Anne-Laure Martin, Ophelie Querel, Laurence Vanlemmens, Barbara Pistilli, Charles Coutant, Paul Henri Cottu, Asma Dhaini Merimeche, Florence Lerebours, Olivier Tredan, Christelle Jouannaud, Christelle Levy, Agnes Dumas, Gwenn Menvielle
Summary: A high number of breast cancer survivors have periods of sick leave or unemployment after returning to work. The determinants differ between sick leave and unemployment.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Muyul Park, Yejin Cho, Dae Hyun Kim, Hyun Seok Choi, Dong-Hyun Kim, Deog Young Kim
Summary: MWI was used to monitor myelin content changes during rehabilitation in stroke patients, showing significant changes in MWF in the CST. Robot-assisted rehabilitation resulted in a significantly larger MWF change compared to conventional rehabilitation.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Soozy Jung, JiSu Yun, Deog Young Kim, Dong-Hyun Kim
Summary: In this study, an improved MWF mapping method using complex-valued neural network analysis was proposed. The method showed better quantitative results by considering fiber orientation effects and correcting biases and artifacts. Additionally, uncertainty estimates were provided as a confidence interpretation of the output.
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Minyoung Shin, Min Kyun Sohn, Jongmin Lee, Deog Young Kim, Yong-Il Shin, Gyung-Jae Oh, Yang-Soo Lee, Min Cheol Joo, So Young Lee, Min-Keun Song, Junhee Han, Jeonghoon Ahn, Young-Hoon Lee, Won Hyuk Chang, Seyoung Shin, Soo Mi Choi, Seon Kui Lee, Yun-Hee Kim
Summary: This study investigated the impact of post-stroke depression (PSD) on cognitive aging in elderly stroke patients. The results showed that early PSD increased the risk of cognitive decline in older stroke patients, mainly in males. Older male patients with negative thinking were at increased risk of cognitive decline, and older women may also be at risk for cognitive decline.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Moon Joo Cheong, Myeung Su Lee, Min Cheol Joo, Sang-Yeol Lee, Jung-Han Lee, Jong-Min Yun, Yeonseok Kang, Myeong Soo Lee, Hyung Won Kang
Summary: The purpose of this study was to present a theoretical framework and method for developing an integrated medical service model for the four major diseases. By applying various methodologies and analysis methods, the researchers provided basic information on model development.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Jae-Hun Lee, Jaeuk Yi, Jun-Hyeong Kim, Kanghyun Ryu, Dongyeob Han, Sewook Kim, Seul Lee, Deog Young Kim, Dong-Hyun Kim
Summary: The study demonstrates a joint spatiotemporal reconstruction approach combining JPI and JDL for accelerated 3D mGRE-based MWI, achieving improved reconstruction quality and quantitative values.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Hyun Haeng Lee, Min Kyun Sohn, Deog Young Kim, Yong-Il Shin, Gyung-Jae Oh, Yang-Soo Lee, Min Cheol Joo, So Young Lee, Min-Keun Song, Junhee Han, Jeonghoon Ahn, Young-Hoon Lee, Won Hyuk Chang, Soo Mi Choi, Seon Kui Lee, Jongmin Lee, Yun-Hee Kim
Summary: The study results demonstrate that the proportional recovery model for the lower extremity is invalid.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eun Young Lee, Min Kyun Sohn, Jong Min Lee, Deog Young Kim, Yong Il Shin, Gyung Jae Oh, Yang Soo Lee, So Young Lee, Min Keun Song, Jun Hee Han, Jeong Hoon Ahn, Young Hoon Lee, Won Hyuk Chang, Soo Mi Choi, Seon Kui Lee, Min Cheol Joo, Yun Hee Kim
Summary: This study investigated the long-term functional changes in patients with moderate-to-severe ischemic stroke and compared the differences between the modified Barthel Index (MBI) and Functional Independence Measure (FIM) according to severity. The results showed that the moderate group had greater recovery in the 3 months after onset compared to the severe group. FIM was found to be more appropriate than MBI for evaluating the functional status of patients with severe stroke.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Do-Hee Lee, Min-Cheol Joo
Summary: The correlation between changes in bone mineral density (BMD) of the lumbar spine (LS) and femoral neck (FN) and osteoporosis-related factors in stroke patients with osteoporosis or osteopenia were investigated in this study. The results showed a significant increase in LS BMD in the osteoporosis group after bisphosphonate treatment, while a significant decrease in FN BMD was observed in the osteopenia group. Functional factors, such as ambulatory category, were found to be associated with BMD improvement.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dong-Hee Choi, In-Ae Choi, Jongmin Lee
Summary: This review discusses the role of DNA methylation in neuroprotection and neuronal recovery after stroke. It summarizes the effects of DNA methylation on excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, apoptosis, neuroinflammation, and recovery after ischemic stroke. Investigating the modulation of DNA methyltransferase, demethylase, and MBD protein expression can aid in the formulation of therapeutic strategies for stroke.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Seyoung Shin, Yaesuel Lee, Won Hyuk Chang, Min Kyun Sohn, Jongmin Lee, Deog Young Kim, Yong-Il Shin, Gyung-Jae Oh, Yang-Soo Lee, Min Cheol Joo, So Young Lee, Min-Keun Song, Junhee Han, Jeonghoon Ahn, Yun-Hee Kim
Summary: This study observed the long-term changes in functional status and residual disability in survivors of first-time stroke. The results showed that the recovery patterns varied in different functional domains and were influenced by patient age, stroke severity, and stroke type.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yea Jin Jo, Dae Hyun Kim, Min Kyun Sohn, Jongmin Lee, Yong-Il Shin, Gyung-Jae Oh, Yang-Soo Lee, Min Cheol Joo, So Young Lee, Min-Keun Song, Junhee Han, Jeonghoon Ahn, Won Hyuk Chang, Yun-Hee Kim, Deog Young Kim
Summary: Stroke in young adults has increased and is more likely to be hemorrhagic compared to older adults. Lifestyle-related risk factors such as obesity, smoking, and heavy alcohol consumption are more common in the younger group, while other cardiovascular risk factors are more frequent in the older group.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Mu Su Kim, Ji Hong Min, Yong-Il Shin, Min Kyun Sohn, Jongmin Lee, Deog Young Kim, Gyung-Jae Oh, Yang Soo Lee, Min Cheol Joo, So Young Lee, Min-Keun Song, Junhee Han, Jeonghoon Ahn, Yun-Hee Kim, Sung-Hwa Ko, Won Hyuk Chang
Summary: Among patients aged <65 years, individuals who consumed alcohol, and those who showed better motor function and fewer comorbidities had a higher quality of life. Among patients aged >65 years, quality of life was higher in males, younger age, married individuals, those with diabetes, and those with a better walking ability. Among male, individuals who consumed alcohol had a higher quality of life. Rehabilitation treatment should prioritize improving modifiable factors to enhance the quality of life in patients with mild stroke.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jihyun Park, So Young Joo, Byung-Ok Choi, Dae-Hyun Kim, Jong Bum Park, Jong Weon Lee, Deog Young Kim
Summary: This study evaluated the characteristics of gait patterns in CMT1A patients and classified them according to disease severity. The results showed significant differences in gait parameters between CMT1A patients and healthy controls, as well as variations in gait patterns within different severity groups.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
