Article
Rehabilitation
Shane N. Sweet, Zhiyang Shi, Meredith Rocchi, Jean Ramsay, Veronique Page, Marie-Eve Lamontagne, Heather L. Gainforth
Summary: The study aimed to examine the impact of a community-based leisure-time physical activity program on adults with physical disabilities. Results showed an increase in LTPA levels and participation in some activities among participants after joining the program, but a decrease in social inclusion was observed.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Saika Aihara, Shin Kitamura, Masayuki Dogan, Sachiko Sakata, Kunitsugu Kondo, Yohei Otaka
Summary: This study investigated the subjective falling experience of stroke patients in rehabilitation wards, revealing their psychological background, behavior, and attitude changes before and after falls. Incorporating patients' perspectives can help develop appropriate fall prevention strategies.
Article
Rehabilitation
JongHun Sung, Sa Shen, Elizabeth W. Peterson, Jacob J. Sosnoff, Deborah Backus, Laura A. Rice
Summary: The study found that individuals who use wheelchairs full time and reported fear of falling had lower scores in community participation and quality of life. Further research is needed to understand the impact of fear of falling on community participation and quality of life among full time wheelchair users.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hyun-Joon Yoo, Cho Rong Bae, Hyeonsoon Jeong, Myoung-Hwan Ko, Yoon-Kyoo Kang, Sung-Bom Pyun
Summary: This study investigated the efficacy and usefulness of 12 sessions of overground robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) in subacute stroke patients. The results showed that overground exoskeletal RAGT can significantly improve walking ability and quality of life in patients compared to conventional gait training.
Article
Rehabilitation
Jos P. L. Slenders, Joris A. de Graaf, Marcel W. M. Post, Caroline M. van Heugten, Renske M. van den Berg-vos, Vincent I. H. Kwa, Johanna M. A. Visser-Meily
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the longitudinal relationship between participation and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in stroke patients. The results showed that the level of participation at two months post-stroke predicted HRQoL at one year. Improvement in participation during the first year after stroke was associated with improvement in HRQoL. The assessment of participation in daily activities should be included in follow-up visits.
TOPICS IN STROKE REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Jiongmei Wang, E. Chang, Yujuan Jiang
Summary: This study aimed to explore the effect of vitamin C acid stimulation on the rehabilitation process, Nourishment State Index, and immune function of stroke patients with dysphagia. The results showed that vitamin C acid stimulation had a positive application effect on the rehabilitation of dysphagia, as well as improving the nutritional status and immune function of patients.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Lindsay L. Shea, Katherine Verstreate, Stacy Nonnemacher, Wei Song, Mark S. Salzer
Summary: Community participation is crucial for overall health and well-being, but there is a lack of research on the experiences and preferences of autistic adults in this area. Results from a statewide survey showed that activities involving social interactions and meeting daily needs are important to autistic adults. Autistic adults with intellectual disabilities participated in fewer activities and rated fewer as important. Varying levels of sufficiency and breadth of participation were observed based on income level, living situation, and co-occurring diagnoses among autistic adults. Autistic adults can offer valuable insights to inform policy and practice as new community participation requirements for Medicaid are implemented nationwide.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Simone Battista, Arianna Lazzaretti, Ilaria Coppola, Luca Falsiroli Maistrello, Nadia Rania, Marco Testa
Summary: This study synthesizes qualitative research on the experience of people with migraine, revealing the negative impact of migraine on various aspects of life, including family, work, and social relationships. It also highlights the emotional distress experienced by migraine sufferers and the coping strategies they use. The findings emphasize the need to raise awareness of this disabling condition in society and improve the quality of care provided to migraine patients from a social and health-policy perspective.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ying Liu, Longjun Jing, Yang Liu, Huilin Wang, Tinggang Yuan, Jingyu Yang
Summary: This study explored the relationship between physical activity and cancer patients' survival beliefs and proposed a mediation model involving interpersonal competence and quality of life. Data from 252 questionnaire surveys on cancer patients in WeChat chat groups were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS. The results showed positive correlations between physical activity and quality of life, physical activity and interpersonal competence, interpersonal competence and quality of life, and quality of life and survival beliefs. It was also found that the association between physical activity and survival beliefs was mediated by interpersonal competence and quality of life. The study suggests the importance of increasing policy support and promotion to enhance cancer patients' engagement in physical activity.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rosanne Freak-Poli, Jessie Hu, Aung Zaw Zaw Phyo, Fiona Barker
Summary: This systematic review investigated the association between social health and mental health outcomes and patient needs among cardiac patients in Australia and New Zealand. The findings suggest that better social health is consistently associated with better mental health outcomes and meeting patient needs. Further research focusing on women and gender-disaggregated reporting is needed to fully understand the impact of social factors on health outcomes after a cardiovascular disease event.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Anne-Mette Hedeager Momsen, Lisbeth Ortenblad, Thomas Maribo
Summary: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the leading cause of non-traumatic disability in individuals aged 10-65. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation, cognitive and exercise approaches, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy have strong evidence for their effectiveness in improving functioning and participation outcomes. Early initiation of vocational rehabilitation is important for improving quality of life. The rehabilitation process should be patient-centered, consider personal factors such as relationships and coping, and involve partners or close family members.
ANNALS OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Kazuaki Oyake, Yohei Otaka, Daisuke Matsuura, Kaoru Honaga, Naoki Mori, Kunitsugu Kondo
Summary: Poststroke fatigue at admission was significantly associated with functional outcome at discharge from subacute rehabilitation wards. Patients with poststroke fatigue had significantly lower FIM motor item scores at discharge compared to those without fatigue. Multiple regression analysis revealed that poststroke fatigue was a significant independent factor for discharge FIM motor item scores.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Jessica Lebovits, Anne R. Lee, Edward J. Ciaccio, Randi L. Wolf, Rebecca H. Davies, Chloe Cerino, Benjamin Lebwohl, Peter H. R. Green
Summary: This study investigated dating-related behaviors in adults with celiac disease (CD). The results showed that CD had a major impact on participants' dating life, leading to hesitation towards dating and kissing, decreased quality of life, increased social anxiety, and less adaptive eating attitudes and behaviors. This highlights the importance of CD and adhering to a gluten-free diet in the context of dating and intimacy.
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Christiane Volter, Kirsten Oberlander, Sophie Mertens, Fabian T. Ramseyer
Summary: This study analyzed the nonverbal synchrony and communication between individuals with hearing impairment and their significant others, and found that partners with longer duration of impairment took on a more leading role in communication, while hearing-impaired individuals who felt more closeness took on a more leading role. The study also revealed a correlation between relationship closeness and burden experienced by significant others.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Laurence Caron, Marie-Christine Ouellet, Carol Hudon, David Predovan, Marie-Josee Sirois, Elaine de Guise, Marie-Eve Lamontagne, Marcel Emond, Natalie Le Sage, Simon Beaulieu-Bonneau
Summary: This study investigated the objective and subjective cognitive functioning of older adults with TBI at the age of 65 or over. The results showed that subjective cognitive functioning was significantly associated with mental health-related quality of life.
Article
Rehabilitation
Yi-Jing Huang, Gong-Hong Lin, Ya-Chen Lee, Tzu-Yi Wu, Wen-Hsuan Hou, Ching-Lin Hsieh
Summary: This study aimed to develop a computerized adaptive test to efficiently assess health literacy among patients with stroke. The results showed that the computerized adaptive test displayed suitable reliability in all 12 health literacy domains, with a relatively short test length.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Gong-Hong Lin, Chih-Ying Li, Ching-Fan Sheu, Chien-Yu Huang, Shih-Chieh Lee, Yu-Hui Huang, Ching-Lin Hsieh
Summary: This study aimed to develop and validate a machine learning-based short measure (ML-5F) for assessing five functions in stroke patients. The ML-5F, consisting of 15 selected items transformed into scores using the Extreme Gradient Boosting algorithm, demonstrated good concurrent validity and responsiveness. It has the potential to be an efficient outcome measure in clinical settings for evaluating activities of daily living, balance, upper extremity and lower extremity motor function, and mobility in stroke patients.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Shih-Chieh Lee, I-Ning Fu, Meng-Ru Liu, Tzu-Ying Yu, Kuan-Lin Chen
Summary: The Theory of Mind Inventory-2 (ToMI-2) is a measure for assessing theory of mind (ToM) and social-related functions, but limited evidence on its factorial validity was found in this study. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted on two currently-available structures in typically developing children, and it was found that these structures and the unidimensionality of each domain were not supported even after modifications. Further revisions and examinations of the underlying structures of the ToMI-2 are needed.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Yen-Ting Yu, Ton-Lin Hsieh, Gong-Hong Lin, Shih-Chieh Lee, Chien-Yu Huang, Kuan-Lin Chen
Summary: This study found that excessive screen time in 3-year-old children is associated with increased probabilities of lagged developmental achievement, particularly when using other screen-based media.
Article
Rehabilitation
Shih-Chieh Lee, Kuan-Wei Chen, Chien-Yu Huang, Pei-Chi Li, Ton-Lin Hsieh, Ya-Chen Lee, I-Ping Hsueh
Summary: This study developed a new measure for assessing theory-of-mind ability in patients with schizophrenia. The Computerized Implied Meaning Test targets the understanding of implied meaning and shows reliable, valid, and gender unbiased results. It can be used to evaluate patients' theory-of-mind deficits and relevant factors.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Chia-Yeh Chou, Chien-Yu Huang, Shih-Chieh Lee, I-Ping Hsueh, Ching-Lin Hsieh
Summary: This study examined the unidimensionality and Rasch reliability of Jenkinson's and MacIsaac's short versions of the Stroke Impact Scale (SF-SIS), which assesses overall health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The results showed that both versions met the criteria for good data-model fit and had no dominant factors in the residuals. The Rasch measures also indicated valid representation of overall HRQOL levels. Both versions showed acceptable reliability for research purposes.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Inga Wang, Pei-Chi Li, Shih-Chieh Lee, Ya-Chen Lee, Chun-Hou Wang, Ching-Lin Hsieh
Summary: This study developed a shortened version of the Berg Balance Scale (BBS-ML) using a machine learning approach to assess the balance ability of stroke patients. The 6-item version was chosen as the final BBS-ML with high predictive power and adequate scoring points. Preliminary external validation supported its performance in an independent sample.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Gong-Hong Lin, Inga Wang, Shih-Chieh Lee, Chien-Yu Huang, Yi-Ching Wang, Ching-Lin Hsieh
Summary: The study developed and validated a shortened form of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Upper Extremity Scale (FMA-UE) using a machine learning approach (FMA-UE-ML). Through data analysis, it was determined that there were significant differences among different versions of FMA-UE-ML, with a 13-item version selected as the final version. The FMA-UE-ML demonstrated good concurrent validity and responsiveness, and it can provide all item scores of the FMA-UE for users.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Shih-Chieh Lee, Inga Wang, Gong-Hong Lin, Pei-Chi Li, Ya-Chen Lee, Chia-Yeh Chou, Chien-Yu Huang, Ching-Lin Hsieh
Summary: This study aimed to develop a short-form SIS 3.0 using a machine learning algorithm, which showed good comparability in predicting original domain scores, sufficient concurrent validity with SIS 3.0, and satisfactory convergent validity.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Hsin-yu Chiang, Po-Ting Chen, Shih-Chieh Lee, Yun-Jer Shieh, I. -Ping Hsueh, Ching-Lin Hsieh
Summary: The study found that the Computerized Adaptive Test of Social Functioning (Social-CAT) is a reliable and efficient measure with good test-retest reliability, small random measurement error, and good responsiveness. It is therefore a useful outcome measure for routine monitoring of social function changes in patients with stroke.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Education, Special
Gong -Hong Lin, Shih-Chieh Lee, Yen-Ting Yu, Chien-Yu Huang
Summary: This study aimed to develop a machine learning-based short-form of the C-TRF (C-TRF-ML) by selecting a shortened item set and training a scoring algorithm using joint learning for classification and regression. The results showed that the C-TRF-ML had about 60% fewer items than the C-TRF but yielded comparable scores.
RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Shih-Chieh Lee, Chien-Yu Huang, I-Ning Fu, Kuan-Lin Chen
Summary: Multidimensional theory of mind assessments need to include explicit theory of mind and applied theory of mind, but the two scores cannot be collectively interpreted to identify children with mismatched explicit and applied theory of mind. Data from 221 autistic children aged 3-12 years were used to examine the relationship between the two theory of mind scores. Rasch analysis and correlation coefficients were used, and a large correlation was found between the scores of explicit and applied theory of mind. Each applied theory of mind score could reflect multiple explicit theory of mind scores. Cutoff scores were proposed to identify children with mismatched theory of mind abilities and prioritize interventions.
Review
Psychology, Developmental
I-Ning Fu, Kuan-Lin Chen, Meng-Ru Liu, Dai-Rong Jiang, Ching-Lin Hsieh, Shih-Chieh Lee
Summary: This systematic review examined theory of mind (ToM) measures for children, identifying 127 different measures. Only four measures covered all construct dimensions of ToM, but none had specific items related to developmental components in each dimension. Visual aids were recommended for children with poor verbal abilities, and only six measures utilized Rasch modeling to quantify ToM ability. Overall, a comprehensive ToM measure that incorporates Rasch modeling and visual aids is needed to assess children's ToM ability.
DEVELOPMENTAL REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Po-Ting Chen, Shih-Chie Lee, Tzu-Yi Wu, Meng-Lin Lee Md, Ching-Lin Hsieh
Summary: This study examined the test-retest reliability, responsiveness, and clinical utility of the Computerized Adaptive Testing System of the Functional Assessment of Stroke (CAT-FAS) in persons with stroke. The results indicated that CAT-FAS is an efficient measurement tool with good to excellent test-retest reliability and responsiveness. It can be used routinely in clinical settings to monitor the progress of stroke patients.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)