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- Brogårdh, Christina, et al.
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Experiences of falls and strategies to manage the consequences of falls in persons with late effects of polio : A qualitative study
- 2017
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Ingår i: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. - : Medical Journals Sweden AB. - 1650-1977 .- 1651-2081. ; 49:8, s. 652-658
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective: To explore how persons with late effects of polio experience falls and what strategies they use to manage the consequences of falls. Design: A qualitative study with face-To-face interviews. Data were analysed by systematic text condensation. Participants: Fourteen ambulatory persons (7 women; mean age 70 years) with late effects of polio. Results: Analysis resulted in one main theme, "Everyday life is a challenge to avoid the consequences of falls", and 3 categories with 7 subcategories. Participants perceived that falls were unpredictable and could occur anywhere. Even slightly uneven surfaces could cause a fall, and increased impairments following late effects of polio led to reduced movement control and an inability to adjust balance quickly. Physical injuries were described after the falls, as well as emotional and psychological reactions, such as embarrassment, frustration and fear of falling. Assistive devices, careful planning and strategic thinking were strategies to prevent falls, together with adaptation and social comparisons to mitigate the emotional reactions. Conclusion: Experiences of falls greatly affect persons with late effects of polio in daily life. To reduce falls and fall-related consequences both problemfocused and emotion-focused strategies are used. In order to increase daily functioning, these findings should be included in a multifaceted falls management programme.
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- Drake, Anna Maria, et al.
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Ankle dorsiflexor muscle performance in healthy young men and women: reliability of eccentric peak torque and work measurements
- 2001
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Ingår i: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. - : Medical Journals Sweden AB. - 1651-2081 .- 1650-1977. ; 33:2, s. 90-96
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The aims of this study were: (i) to assess the test-retest intrarater reliability of eccentric ankle dorsiflexor muscle performance in young healthy men and women using the Biodex dynamometer; and (ii) to examine different statistical indices for the interpretation of reliability. Thirty men and women (age 22.5 +/- 2.5 years, mean +/- S.D.) performed three maximal eccentric contractions at 30 degrees/second and 90 degrees/second, with 7-10 days between test sessions. Reliability was evaluated with three intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC1,1, ICC2,1 and ICC3,1), and was excellent for peak torque (ICC 0.90-0.96) and good to excellent for work (ICC 0.69-0.83), with no discernible differences among the three ICCs. Method errors, assessed by the standard error of the measurement (S.E.M.) and S.E.M.%, were low. The Bland & Altman graphs and analyses indicated no significant systematic bias in the data. In conclusion, measurements of eccentric ankle dorsiflexor muscle performance in young healthy individuals using the Biodex are highly reliable.
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- Ekstrand, Elisabeth, et al.
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Test-Retest Reliability Of The Life Satisfaction Questionnaire (LISAT-11) And Association Between Items In Individuals With Chronic Stroke
- 2018
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Ingår i: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. - : Medical Journals Sweden AB. - 1650-1977 .- 1651-2081. ; 50:8, s. 713-718
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective: To evaluate the test-retest reliability of the Life Satisfaction Questionnaire (LiSat-11) and the association between items in individuals with chronic stroke. Design: Test-retest design. Subjects: Forty-five individuals (mean age 65 years) with mild to moderate disability at least 6 months post-stroke. Methods: LiSat-11, which includes 1 global item "Life as a whole" and 10 domain-specific items, was rated on 2 occasions, one week apart. Test-retest reliability was evaluated by kappa statistics, the percent agreement (PA) and the Svensson rank-invariant method. The association between items was evaluated with the Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (rho). Results: The kappa coefficients showed good to excellent agreement (0.59-0.97) and the PA <= 1 point was high (> 89%) for all items. According to the Svensson method, a small systematic disagreement was found for "Partner relationship". The other items showed no systematic or random disagreements. All domain-specific items, except one ("Sexual life") were significantly correlated with "Life as a whole" (rhos 0.29-0.80). Conclusion: LiSat-11 is considered reliable and can be recommended for assessing life satisfaction after stroke. The association between items indicates that LiSat-11 measures various aspects that can impact on an individual's life satisfaction.
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- Fallahpour, Mandana, et al.
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Percieved difficulty in use of everyday technology in persons with aquired brain injury of different severity : a comparison with controls
- 2014
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Ingår i: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. - : Medical Journals Sweden AB. - 1650-1977 .- 1651-2081. ; 46:7, s. 635-641
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective: To compare the perceived difficulty in use of everyday technology in persons with acquired brain injury with different levels of severity of disability with that of controls.Methods: This comparison study recruited 2 samples of persons with acquired brain injury and controls, comprising a total of 161 participants, age range 18-64 years. The long and short versions of the Everyday Technology Use Questionnaire and the Extended Glasgow Outcome Scale were used to evaluate participants.Results: Persons with acquired brain injury demonstrated lower mean levels of perceived ability in use of everyday technology than controls (F=21.84, degrees of freedom =1, p<0.001). Further analysis showed a statistically significant mean difference in perceived difficulty in use of everyday technology between persons with severe disability and good recovery, between persons with severe disability and controls, and between persons with moderate disability and controls. No significant mean difference was found between persons with severe disability and moderate disability, between persons with moderate disability and good recovery, and between persons with good recovery and controls.Conclusion: Perceived difficulty in using everyday technology is significantly increased among persons with acquired brain injury with severe to moderate disability compared with controls. Rehabilitation services should consider the use of everyday technology in order to increase participation in everyday activities after acquired brain injury.
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- Flansbjer, Ulla-Britt, et al.
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Progressive resistance training after stroke: Effects on muscle strength, muscle tone, gait performance and perceived participation.
- 2008
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Ingår i: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. - : Medical Journals Sweden AB. - 1651-2081 .- 0001-5555 .- 1650-1977. ; 40:1, s. 42-48
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of progressive resistance training on muscle strength, muscle tone, gait performance and perceived participation after stroke. DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial. SUBJECTS: Twenty-four subjects (mean age 61 years (standard deviation 5)) 6-48 months post-stroke. METHODS: The training group (n = 15) participated in supervised progressive resistance training of the knee muscles (80% of maximum) twice weekly for 10 weeks, and the control group (n = 9) continued their usual daily activities. Both groups were assessed before and after the intervention and at follow-up after 5 months. Muscle strength was evaluated dynamically and isokinetically (60 degrees /sec) and muscle tone by the Modified Ashworth Scale. Gait performance was evaluated by Timed "Up & Go", Fast Gait Speed and 6-Minute Walk tests, and perceived participation by Stroke Impact Scale. RESULTS: Muscle strength increased significantly after progressive resistance training with no increase in muscle tone and improvements were maintained at follow-up. Both groups improved in gait performance, but at follow-up only Timed "Up & Go" and perceived participation were significantly better for the training group. CONCLUSIONS: Progressive resistance training is an effective intervention to improve muscle strength in chronic stroke. There appear to be long-term benefits, but further studies are needed to clarify the effects, specifically of progressive resistance training on gait performance and participation.
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- Flansbjer, Ulla-Britt, et al.
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Reliability of gait performance tests in men and women with hemiparesis after stroke.
- 2005
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Ingår i: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. - : Medical Journals Sweden AB. - 1650-1977 .- 1651-2081. ; 37:2, s. 75-82
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- OBJECTIVE: To assess the reliability of 6 gait performance tests in individuals with chronic mild to moderate post-stroke hemiparesis.DESIGN: An intra-rater (between occasions) test-retest reliability study. Subjects: Fifty men and women (mean age 58+/-6.4 years) 6-46 months post-stroke.METHODS: The Timed "Up & Go" test, the Comfortable and the Fast Gait Speed tests, the Stair Climbing ascend and descend tests and the 6-Minute Walk test were assessed 7 days apart. Reliability was evaluated with the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC(2,1)), the Bland & Altman analysis, the standard error of measurement (SEM and SEM%) and the smallest real difference (SRD and SRD%).RESULTS: Test-retest agreements were high (ICC(2,1) 0.94-0.99) with no discernible systematic differences between the tests. The standard error of measurement (SEM%), representing the smallest change that indicates a real (clinical) improvement for a group of individuals, was small (< 9%). The smallest real difference (SRD%), representing the smallest change that indicates a real (clinical) improvement for a single individual, was also small (13-23%).CONCLUSION: These commonly used gait performance tests are highly reliable and can be recommended to evaluate improvements in various aspects of gait performance in individuals with chronic mild to moderate hemiparesis after stroke.
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- Flansbjer, Ulla-Britt, et al.
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Reliability of knee extensor and flexor muscle strength measurements in persons with late effects of polio.
- 2010
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Ingår i: Journal of rehabilitation medicine : official journal of the UEMS European Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. - : Medical Journals Sweden AB. - 1651-2081 .- 1650-1977. ; 42:6, s. 588-592
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- OBJECTIVE: To assess the reliability of knee extensor and flexor muscle strength measurements in persons with late effects of polio. DESIGN: A test-retest reliability study. SUBJECTS: Thirty men and women (mean age 63 (standard deviation 6.4) years) with verified late effects of polio. METHODS: Knee extensor and flexor muscle strength in both lower limbs were measured twice 7 days apart using a Biodex dynamometer (isokinetic concentric contractions at 60 degrees /sec and isometric contractions with knee flexion angle 90 degrees) and a Leg Extension/Curl Rehab exercise machine with pneumatic resistance (HUR) (isotonic contractions). Reliability was assessed with the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC1,1), the mean difference between the test sessions (d) together with the 95% confidence intervals for d, the standard error of measurement (SEM and SEM%), the smallest real difference (SRD and SRD%) and Bland-Altman graphs. RESULTS: Test-retest agreements were high, (ICC1,1 0.93-0.99) and measurement errors generally small. The SEM% was 4-14% and the SRD% 11-39%, with the highest values for the isokinetic measurements. CONCLUSION: Knee muscle strength can be measured reliably and can be used to detect real changes after an intervention for a group of persons with late effects of polio, whereas the values may be too high for single individuals or to detect smaller short-term changes over time for a group of individuals.
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- Gard, Gunvor, et al.
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Need for structured healthcare organization and support for return to work after stroke in Sweden : Experiences of stroke survivors
- 2019
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Ingår i: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. - : Medical Journals Sweden AB. - 1651-2081 .- 1650-1977. ; 51:10, s. 741-748
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- OBJECTIVE: To explore stroke survivors' experiences of healthcare-related facilitators and barriers concerning return to work after stroke. DESIGN: A qualitative study. SETTING: Outpatient stroke rehabilitation unit at a University Hospital in southern Sweden. PARTICIPANTS: A convenient sample of 20 persons admitted to Skåne University Hospital for acute stroke care (median age 52 years), in employment of at least 10 h per week at stroke onset and having been referred to stroke rehabilitation within 180 days. METHODS: The interviews were performed by focus groups, and the data were analysed by content analysis. RESULTS: Facilitating factors were a tailored rehabilitation content with relevant treatments, adequate timing and a structured stepwise return-to-work process. A lack of sufficient early healthcare information, rehabilitation planning and coordination were perceived as barriers. An early rehabilitation plan, a contact person, and improved communication between rehabilitation actors were requested, as well as help with work transport, home care, children and psychosocial support for families. CONCLUSION: Tailored rehabilitation content and a structured stepwise return-to-work process facilitated return to work. Insufficient structure within the healthcare system and lack of support in daily life were perceived barriers to return to work, and need to be improved. These aspects should be considered in the return-to-work process after stroke.
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- Guidetti, Susanne, et al.
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A "client-centred activities of daily living" intervention for persons with stroke: One-year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial
- 2015
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Ingår i: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. - : Medical Journals Sweden AB. - 1650-1977 .- 1651-2081. ; 47, s. 605-611
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective: To compare changes regarding perceived participation,independence in activities of daily living (ADL) andlife satisfaction between 3, 6 and 12 months after inclusion ina study of a client-centred ADL intervention and usual ADLintervention after stroke.Design: A multicentre randomized controlled trial.Methods: Sixteen rehabilitation units were randomly assignedto provide client-centred ADL intervention or usualADL intervention. Eligible participants were persons ≤ 3months after stroke who had been treated in a stroke unit,were dependent in two ADL domains, had not been diagnosedwith dementia, and were able to understand instructions.Data collection was performed by blinded assessors.The primary outcome, perceived participation, was assessedwith the Stroke Impact Scale 3.0, domain 8. The secondaryoutcomes, participation, independence in ADL, and lifesatisfaction, were assessed with validated instruments. Forstatistical power, 280 participants were required. Statisticalanalyses were performed on an intention-to-treat basis.Results: There were no differences between the groups regardingchanges in perceived participation, independence inADL, or life satisfaction during the first 12 months. Therewas a trend towards a clinically meaningful positive changein perceived participation that favoured client-centred ADLintervention.Conclusion: Further research is required to understand thebenefits of client-centred interventions.
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