Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2014
Multicenter StudyTowards the development of clinical measures for spinal cord injury based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health with Rasch analyses.
To determine whether the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) categories relevant to spinal cord injury (SCI) can be integrated in clinical measures and to obtain insights to guide their future operationalization. Specific aims are to find out whether the ICF categories relevant to SCI fit a Rasch model taking into consideration the dimensionality found in previous investigations, local item dependencies, or differential item functioning. ⋯ The validity of ICF categories to develop measures of functioning in SCI for clinical practice and research is to some extent supported. Model adjustments were suggested to further improve their operationalization and psychometrics.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2014
Psychological resources, appraisals, and coping and their relationship to participation in spinal cord injury: a path analysis.
To test the Spinal Cord Injury Adjustment Model and gain a better understanding about whether and how the psychological resources general self-efficacy (SE), purpose in life (PIL), appraisals, and coping influence participation in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). ⋯ The results only partly support the double-mediating effect as suggested in the SCI adjustment model because both direct and indirect effects on participation were observed. Individuals with higher general SE and PIL perceive less participation restrictions. General SE seems an appropriate target to enhance participation. Longitudinal studies are needed to support our findings.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialImpact of resistance training in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients during periods of acute exacerbation.
To evaluate the effects of whole-body resistance training on exercise capacity, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and muscle strength in patients hospitalized for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ⋯ Our results suggest that resistance training during hospitalization improves the 6MWD, HRQOL, and lower-limb muscle strength, without altering the levels of systemic inflammation. However, future research should explore this intervention in larger randomized trials.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2014
Derivation of a clinical decision guide in the diagnosis of cervical facet joint pain.
To derive a clinical decision guide (CDG) to identify patients best suited for cervical diagnostic facet joint blocks. ⋯ MSE, PST, and ER may be useful tests in identifying patients suitable for diagnostic facet joint blocks. Further research is needed to validate the CDGs prior to their routine use in clinical practice.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2014
Clinical TrialHandgrip strength but not appendicular lean mass is an independent predictor of functional outcome in hip-fracture women: a short-term prospective study.
To investigate the contribution of muscle mass and handgrip strength in predicting the functional outcome after hip fracture in women. ⋯ Grip strength, but not DXA-assessed aLM, significantly predicted short-term functional outcome in women after a hip fracture.