Article
Rehabilitation
Adam R. Kinney, James E. Graham, Rayyan Bukhari, Amanda Hoffman, Matt P. Malcolm
Summary: The study found that patients with greater need were more likely to receive occupational therapy services, but this relationship was influenced by age, minority status, significant others, and insurance type. The findings provide clues for exploring the determinants of disparities in occupational therapy utilization.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ole Petter Norvang, Anne Eitrem Dahl, Pernille Thingstad, Torunn Askim
Summary: The purpose of this study was to assess whether resilience assessed early after stroke can be associated with independence in basic activities of daily living 3 months later. The results showed that resilience was not associated with basic activities of daily living.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Bruno Freire, Marja Bochehin do Valle, Fabio Juner Lanferdini, Clarissa Volpato Sombrio Foschi, Libak Abou, Caroline Pietta-Dias
Summary: This study determined the optimal cut-off score for the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) in predicting unfavorable outcomes for mobility and walking ability in stroke patients. Moderate level of plantar flexor muscle spasticity was found to have the highest sensitivity and specificity in predicting poor gait speed and good mobility performance.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Bernardo Noronha, Chwee Yin Ng, Kieran Little, Michele Xiloyannis, Christopher Wee Keong Kuah, Seng Kwee Wee, Suhas Raghavendra Kulkarni, Lorenzo Masia, Karen Sui Geok Chua, Dino Accoto
Summary: This study presents an improved version of a gravity-compensating upper limb exosuit and a novel hand exoskeleton to assist stroke patients in performing daily activities. The integrated system was tested on 10 chronic stroke patients, and significant reductions in muscular activity and improvements in muscular coactivation were observed, along with an increase in elbow flexion angle.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ping Qin, Canxin Cai, Xuan Chen, Xijun Wei
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of home-based interventions in improving the ability to perform basic activities of daily living in stroke patients. The results show that there is no significant difference between home-based intervention and institution-based intervention in the short-term. Similarly, there is no significant difference between home-based intervention and usual care in the long-term. However, home-based rehabilitation combined with usual care has a significant short-term effect on the ability to perform basic daily activities.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Monique Mesot Liljehult, My Catarina von Euler-Chelpin, Thomas Christensen, Lise Buus, Jannik Stokholm, Susanne Rosthoj
Summary: The study results indicate that in a homogeneous sample of stroke survivors undergoing specialized 24-hour stroke rehabilitation for 11-14 days, females were more dependent in activities of daily living than males.
BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Yue Lu, Yuan Xia, Yue Wu, Xinyong Pan, Zhenyu Wang, Yongjie Li
Summary: This study aims to compare the effects of different repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) modalities on upper limb motor function and daily activities in patients with stroke. The study will collect relevant randomized controlled trials and evaluate the outcomes using assessment scales and indices. The results of this study will contribute to understanding the effectiveness and safety of rTMS in stroke treatment.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yong Gao, Yi Zhu, Xiao Lu, Nannan Wang, Shizhe Zhu, Jianqiu Gong, Tong Wang, Shao-Wen Tang
Summary: VNS+Rehab has shown improvement in motor function for stroke patients, but it does not have a significant effect on mental health and activities of daily living. The specific parameters and intervention frequency of VNS play a crucial role in its effectiveness.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Yoichiro Aoyagi, Etsuko Mori, Hideki Ishii, Yuji Kono, Ayako Sato, Yuki Okochi, Reisuke Funahashi, Hitoshi Kagaya
Summary: This study compared the effects of cardiac rehabilitation therapies performed in wards and rehabilitation units during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that patients receiving ward-based rehabilitation had lower walking distance and speed at discharge compared to those admitted before the outbreak, and they also had shorter exercise time.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Hannah E. Wurzinger, Tamar Abzhandadze, Lena Rafsten, Katharina S. Sunnerhagen
Summary: The study revealed that dependency in personal ADL within the first 2 days after stroke could predict dependency at 3 and 12 months post-stroke, highlighting the importance of early assessment in understanding rehabilitation needs for stroke patients.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Marte Stine Einstad, Pernille Thingstad, Stian Lydersen, Mari Gunnes, Ingvild Saltvedt, Torunn Askim
Summary: This study investigated whether cognition and physical performance, both separately and combined, at 3 months post stroke predict change in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) up to 18 months, and whether different paths of IADL could be identified by different scenarios defined by combinations of high and low scores on physical performance and cognition.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Yu-Wen Chen, Keh-chung Lin, Yi-chun Li, Chia-Jung Lin
Summary: This study used Machine Learning to predict stroke rehabilitation outcomes and found that baseline assessment scores and upper-limb motor function were important predictors. The findings support the feasibility of using Machine Learning for predicting stroke rehabilitation outcomes and contribute to precision rehabilitation and patient-centered care.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Amer Ghrouz, Ester Marco, Elena Munoz-Redondo, Roser Boza, Cindry Ramirez-Fuentes, Esther Duarte
Summary: This study aims to assess the efficacy and long-term outcome of task-specific training based on motor relearning program (MRP) on balance, mobility and performance of activities of daily living among post-stroke patients. The results of this study can guide the use of task-specific training in stroke rehabilitation and bridge the knowledge gap in rehabilitation and training recommendations.
EUROPEAN STROKE JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Lauren Winterbottom, Daniel Geller, Carly Goldberg, Dawn M. Nilsen, Danielle Mahoney, Glen Gillen
Summary: Systematic Review Briefs provide a concise summary of systematic reviews conducted by the American Occupational Therapy Association's Evidence-Based Practice Program. Each brief summarizes the evidence related to a specific theme of the review. This particular brief presents findings on the effectiveness of occupational therapy and activities of daily living interventions in improving ADL outcomes for adults with stroke.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tomohiko Nagano, Tatsuyuki Kakuma, Yuichi Umezu, Takashi Yanagawa
Summary: This study explored the relationship between nutritional status and activities of daily living in patients with Parkinson's disease. Results showed that poor nutritional status was significantly associated with a decline in activities of daily living. These findings could help in developing nutritional intervention programs to improve daily living activities for Parkinson's disease patients.
Review
Rehabilitation
Tamara May, Emily S. Chan, Ebony Lindor, Jennifer McGinley, Helen Skouteris, David Austin, Jane McGillivray, Nicole J. Rinehart
Summary: Despite the heterogeneous quality of existing literature, current research suggests that dance may have physical, cognitive, and psychosocial benefits for children with disabilities.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Jannette M. Blennerhassett, Tom Cooper, Alison Logan, Toby B. Cumming
Summary: This study explored a questionnaire designed to investigate stroke survivors' exercise preferences and potential barriers. The questionnaire was found to be feasible and helpful in understanding participants' preferences and addressing exercise barriers.
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Heidi Janssen, Louise Ada, Sandy Middleton, Michael Pollack, Michael Nilsson, Leonid Churilov, Jannette Blennerhassett, Steven Faux, Peter New, Annie McCluskey, Neil J. Spratt, Julie Bernhardt
Summary: This study assessed the feasibility and safety of a patient-driven model of environmental enrichment, including access to communal and individual environmental enrichment for stroke patients. The results showed a modest increase in activity among stroke patients in this model, but no significant improvement in clinical outcomes at three months later.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rachel A. M. Toovey, Adrienne R. Harvey, Jennifer L. Mcginley, Katherine J. Lee, Sophy T. F. Shih, Alicia J. Spittle
Summary: This study aimed to compare a task-specific physiotherapist-led training approach with a non-specific parent-led home programme for bicycle-riding goals in ambulant children with cerebral palsy (CP). Results showed that the task-specific training group had better goal attainment outcomes at 1 week and 3 months post-intervention, indicating the effectiveness of this approach over the parent-led programme.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Sara Gallow, Laura Hilet, Edwina Sutherland, Jennifer McGinley, John Olver, Gavin Williams
Summary: The review found insufficient reporting to determine the safety of high-level mobility in the early sub-acute phase after moderate-to-extremely severe TBI. Further research is needed to understand potential sequelae in this population.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
K. de Valle, F. Dobson, I Woodcock, K. Carroll, M. M. Ryan, C. Heatwole, K. Eichinger, J. L. McGinley
Summary: This study found that the FSHD-COM has good intra-rater reliability and construct validity in childhood FSHD, effectively discriminating between children with and without FSHD, without ceiling effects.
NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS
(2021)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kate L. Cameron, Tara L. FitzGerald, Jennifer L. McGinley, Kim Allison, Jeanie L. Y. Cheong, Alicia J. Spittle
Summary: Children and adolescents born extremely preterm are at higher risk of motor impairment compared to term born peers, which can negatively impact various outcomes. Physical activity participation plays a significant role in improving physical, social, and mental health outcomes, but is influenced by various factors in the child's environment and personal factors like motor impairment. Further research is needed to understand physical activity participation levels and correlates for preterm born children and adolescents to inform effective interventions.
SEMINARS IN PERINATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Heidi Janssen, Marie-Louise Bird, Julie Luker, Ben Sellar, Angela Berndt, Samantha Ashby, Annie McCluskey, Louise Ada, Jannette Blennerhassett, Julie Bernhardt, Neil J. Spratt
Summary: This study investigated the perceptions of rehabilitation staff regarding factors influencing stroke survivor activity outside therapy time. The results showed that stroke survivor characteristics, the rehabilitation environment, and institutional priorities and staff attitude all play a role in their activity. Rehabilitation units were perceived as lacking stimulation, and visitors were seen as enablers of activity when resources were scarce.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kate L. Cameron, Kim Allison, Jennifer L. McGinley, Natalie A. Fini, Jeanie L. Y. Cheong, Alicia J. Spittle
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility of a dance intervention for extremely preterm children with motor impairment, showing that most children attended the classes and enjoyed them, while teachers reported improved self-efficacy after the training day. Further research is needed to assess the efficacy of the intervention in larger samples.
EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Reem A. Albesher, Alicia J. Spittle, Fiona L. Dobson, Benjamin F. Mentiplay, Tara L. FitzGerald, Kate L. Cameron, Diana Zannino, Elisha K. Josev, Lex W. Doyle, Jeanie L. Y. Cheong, Jennifer L. McGinley
Summary: This study highlights the importance of considering the walking performance of preschool-age children born very preterm (< 30 weeks) under challenging conditions, such as dual-task or tandem walking, when assessing gait patterns and planning interventions.
Review
Orthopedics
Stephen M. Quick, David A. Snowdon, Katherine Lawler, Jennifer L. McGinley, Sze-Ee Soh, Michele L. Callisaya
Summary: This study investigates the attitudes, knowledge, and confidence of physical therapists and physical therapist students in working with people with dementia. The results show that they perceive working with dementia patients as complex and challenging, with limited education opportunities in dementia care. They lack knowledge and confidence in important areas of dementia care, highlighting the need for more education and support in this field.
Article
Rehabilitation
Kate L. Cameron, Cassie E. McDonald, Kim Allison, Jennifer L. McGinley, Jeanie L. Cheong, Alicia J. Spittle
Summary: This study explores the acceptability of a dance participation intervention for extremely preterm children at preschool age. The findings indicate that Dance PREEMIE is acceptable to both parents and dance teachers. These findings can inform future interventions aiming to improve physical activity participation for children with motor impairment at preschool age.
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Heidi Janssen, Marie-Louise Bird, Julie Luker, Annie McCluskey, Jannette Blennerhassett, Louise Ada, Julie Bernhardt, Neil J. Spratt
Summary: Stroke survivors' engagement in activity outside of therapy sessions during inpatient rehabilitation is influenced by individual impairments, ward set-up, and social norms.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Claire Thwaites, Rohini Nayyar, Jannette Blennerhassett, Thorlene Egerton, Jasmine Tan, Kelly Bower
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of telehealth interventions compared to in-person interventions in reducing falls risk or rates in adults with neurological conditions. The results suggest that telehealth interventions are safe, feasible, and acceptable in community-dwelling adults, and may improve balance outcomes in this population.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Stephanie Hunter, Kimberley Vogel, Shane O'Leary, Jannette Maree Blennerhassett
Summary: This study evaluated the implementation of a new secondary stroke prevention program and found that it had potential benefits in improving lifestyle factors and clinical outcomes for stroke survivors. The program was well received by participants and deemed feasible to deliver.
Article
Neurosciences
Adam Vacek, Grant Mair, Philip White, Philip M. Bath, Keith W. Muir, Rustam Al-Shahi Salman, Chloe Martin, David Dye, Francesca M. Chappell, Ruediger von Kummer, Malcolm Macleod, Nikola Sprigg, Joanna M. Wardlaw
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of e-ASPECTS software in delineating the extent of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) on brain CT scans. The results showed that the software achieved excellent or good delineation of ICH extent in 71% of cases. However, it was more likely to over- or under-estimate the extent when ICH was more extensive, intraventricular, or extra-axial.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Mathias Jacobsen Bach, Audrone Jakubauskaite, Ian Law, Otto Molby Henriksen, Inger Havsteen, Alexander Cuculiza Henriksen, Sverre Rosenbaum, Lisbeth Marner
Summary: This study found that the rCBFacz value after ACZ challenge can serve as an important indicator for predicting future cerebrovascular events, with high accuracy and prognostic value.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Tak Kyu Oh, Saeyeon Kim, In-Ae Song
Summary: The study found that many survivors of nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage in South Korea experience unemployment, decreased household income, and newly acquired disability after intensive care unit admission. However, these changes are not associated with 2-year all-cause mortality.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Eduardo Sousa de Melo, Rodrigo de Paiva Bezerra, Arthur Cesario de Holanda, Maria Junia Lira e Silva, Paloma Peter Travassos, Tayne Fernanda Lemos da Silva, Genova Maria de Azevedo Oliveira, Silvia Marinho Martins Alves, Carolina de Araujo Medeiros, Maria das Neves Dantas da Silveira Barros, Wilson Alves de Oliveira, Gisele Sampaio Silva, Luciana Patrizia Alves de Andrade Valenca
Summary: Cardiac involvement has been found to be the predominant factor correlated with stroke in Chagas disease. While atherosclerosis-related risk factors are prevalent, their influence on ischemic stroke in Chagas disease appears limited.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Pingping Zheng, Ning Zhang, Zixi Chen
Summary: This case presents a rare infectious cause of stroke and air embolism involving a pulmonary abscess and pulmonary vein thrombosis. Early detection, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment of infected systemic embolism in young patients are crucial to prevent serious complications.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Filippo Luca Gurgoglione, Luigi Vignali, Maria Alberta Cattabiani, Emilia Solinas, Giorgio Benatti, Iacopo Tadonio, Federico Barocelli, Chiara Dizdari, Domenico Tuttolomondo, Diego Ardissino, Francesco Nicolini, Giampaolo Niccoli
Summary: The incidence of recurrent ischemic neurological events after transcatheter patent foramen ovale closure is relatively low. Obesity, Risk of Paradoxical Embolism score < 7, and migraine are independent positive predictors of recurrent stroke or transient ischemic attack.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Angelo Cascio Rizzo, Ghil Schwarz, Amedeo Cervo, Giuditta Giussani, Chiara Ceresa, Antonella Gatti, Fausto De Angeli, Cristina Motto, Angelo Guccione, Rachele Tortorella, Giuseppe Granata, Claudia Rollo, Antonio Macera, Mariangela Piano, Guglielmo Pero, Elio Clemente Agostoni
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of endovascular treatment (EVT) in primary and EVT-induced secondary medium-vessel occlusions (MeVO). The results showed that primary MeVO had poorer outcomes in terms of complications, EVT efficacy, and the proportion of patients with a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) of 0-2 at 3 months compared to exclusive large-vessel occlusion (LVO). However, EVT-induced secondary MeVO showed similar safety and efficacy outcomes as exclusive LVO and had better outcomes in terms of mRS 0-2 compared to primary MeVO.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Jing Zhang, Chenming Wei, Jian Wu
Summary: This case report describes a patient with Bloom syndrome who developed acute cerebral infarction along with elevated antiphospholipid antibodies, suggesting a possible association between immune and coagulation abnormalities caused by Bloom syndrome and the development of acute cerebral infarction.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Yunxia Zhou, Shenglan He, Yanhong Hu
Summary: Compared with clopidogrel, DAPT with ticagrelor plus aspirin was associated with significantly lower thromboembolic events without an increase in hemorrhagic events in the treatment of intracranial aneurysms, according to the one-year clinical outcome analysis. However, larger upcoming trials are needed to confirm the effectiveness and safety of ticagrelor-associated DAPT.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Edvania Andrade de Moura Silva, Ludmilla Ribeiro Batista, Marcela Aline Fernandes Braga, Luci Fuscaldi Teixeira-Salmela, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria, Iza Faria-Fortini
Summary: The study found that stroke severity is the best predictor of self-perceived manual ability at both three and six months after stroke. Age, although significant, contributes little to the prediction of manual ability.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Sidarrth Prasad, Erica M. Jones, Mehari Gebreyohanns, Veronica Aguilera, DaiWai M. Olson, Jane A. Anderson, Sean I. Savitz, Salvador C. Flores, Steven J. Warach, Charlotte E. Rhodes, Mark P. Goldberg, Nneka L. Ifejika
Summary: This study identified the barriers and facilitators to adopting tenecteplase (TNK) as a thrombolytic treatment for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) by conducting qualitative research with stroke clinicians in Texas. The findings suggest that providing evidence and identifying key change processes can help clinicians achieve consensus on adopting TNK for AIS treatment.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Jeshma Jayan, Sunil K. Narayan, Yasmin Nesha Haniffa, Navin Kumar
Summary: This study investigated the effects of transcranial electrical and magnetic stimulation on somatosensory evoked potentials in chronic ischemic stroke patients, finding that the real tDCS and rTMS combination results in significant improvement and is safe for use.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Phoebe M. Tran, Cenjing Zhu, William T. Harris II, Sajeesh K. Kamala Raghavan, Agricola Odoi, Liem Tran
Summary: This study assessed the geographic accessibility of stroke rehabilitation facilities in Tennessee. The study found that rural counties had significantly longer travel distances and times compared to urban counties. Counties with high and medium stroke prevalence also had higher travel times and distances compared to low stroke prevalence counties. Therefore, addressing transportation barriers and implementing tele-rehabilitation are crucial for improving access to stroke aftercare in these areas.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Lili Xu, Shuaiyu Chen, Jing Xu, Yanyan Shi, Zhihang Huang, Meng Wang, Ziqiao Wei, Hui Cao, Junshan Zhou, Wei Wang, Mingyang Du
Summary: This study found that the Chinese Visceral Adiposity Index (CVAI) is positively correlated with 90-day poor outcome in Chinese ischemic stroke patients after endovascular thrombectomy (EVT).
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Neurosciences
Guangying Wu, Shuhua Li, Min Luo, Xiaotian Li, Xinghua Zhu, Junhuai Zhang, Qian He, Qian Yang, Guojiang Zhao, Shasha Luo, Zhijie Yang
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels and the severity and prognosis of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). The results showed that serum ALP levels in ICH patients were significantly elevated and correlated with hematoma volume and Glasgow coma scale (GCS) score. High serum ALP levels may serve as a potential predictor for the severity and unfavorable prognosis of ICH.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2024)