Occupational therapyRehabilitationTo investigate the effect of occupational therapy (OT) services on functional mobility status for patients with cancer in an acute care setting. Secondary data were used in a r
The additional Saturday rehabilitation comprised physiotherapy and occupational therapy. The primary outcomes were functional independence (functional independence measure (FIM); measured on an 18 to 126 point scale), health-related quality of life (EQ-5D utility index; measured on a 0 to 1 scale, ...
TheHealth AssessmentQuestionnaire61was designed as a disability measure. It measures self-care and mobility; hence it qualifies as a functional measure. In addition, because it asks questions pertaining to treatmentside effectsand economic impact of disease, it has been used as an HRQL measure. Som...
6]. For example, a structured, moderate-intensity physical activity program targeted to high-risk adults ages 70 and older reduced incident mobility disability by 18% [4], and a multi-component home-based intervention including occupational therapy, nursing,...
Wright V, Kavanaugh A, Moher R, Wilson A, Gupta N, McInroy M (2009) Measuring higher level functional mobility skills in children with cerebral palsy (CP): preliminary work on a proposed challenge module for the Gross Motor Function Measure. Dev Med Child Neurol 51(suppl 2):61. 28 ...
2. effectively inhibit and alleviate spasms and improve joint mobility; 3. dynamic weight support, enhance the proprioceptive input, maintain and improve muscle strength. Features 1. Design according to the normal gait cycle;2. Imported servo motors - ...
We provide occupational therapy and support in the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial areas. Some of the issues we address are safety and mobility, pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, cognitive challenges, community access, and return to work. Loss of Dependency and Loss of Housekeeping Evaluatio...
FES has provided tangible assistance to individuals with mobility impairments for decades. The technology has allowed participation in daily life which otherwise would be difficult or impossible. Today, FEST is an important tool available to therapists working in the field of neurorehabilitation. The evo...
Predictors of discharge destination in general medical and rehabilitation populations have included, but are not limited to, severity of illness,24 functional status,25, 26, 27, 28 mobility,28, 29, 30 cognitive status,25 length of stay,29 depression,25 and sociodemographic factors such as age,...
s living situation and optimize their ability to return home.26Home rehabilitation physical therapy services have been shown to improve patient’s mobility, activity, and balance but did not improve walking outdoors, walking speed, or risk of return to the emergency department.69The recovery process...