Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Mar 2015
Review Meta AnalysisRisk factors for the second contralateral hip fracture in elderly patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To achieve a quantitative and comprehensive conclusion concerning the risk factors for the second contralateral hip fracture in elderly patients with initial hip fractures. ⋯ Patients involved with female, living in institutions, osteoporosis, low vision, dizziness, dementia, respiration diseases and cardiac diseases were at risk for a second contralateral hip fracture after the initial hip fracture.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Mar 2015
ReviewThe effect of relaxation therapy on autonomic functioning, symptoms and daily functioning, in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia: a systematic review.
To establish the effects of relaxation therapy on autonomic function, pain, fatigue and daily functioning in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia. ⋯ There is moderate evidence for the acute effect of guided imagery on pain, although the content of the visualization is a matter of debate. Other relaxation formats and the effects on functionality and autonomic function require further study.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Mar 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialDoes the speed of the treadmill influence the training effect in people learning to walk after stroke? A double-blind randomized controlled trial.
To compare the effectiveness of high-speed treadmill training and progressive treadmill training for stroke patients. ⋯ These results suggest that high-speed training is an effective method for improving the walking ability of stroke patients.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Mar 2015
The development and implementation of the structured training programme for caregivers of inpatients after stroke (TRACS) intervention: the London Stroke Carers Training Course.
To describe the content and delivery of the adapted London Stroke Carers Training Course intervention evaluated in the Training Caregivers after Stroke (TRACS) trial. ⋯ The adapted London Stroke Carers Training Course provided a training programme that could be delivered in a standardised, structured way in a variety of stroke unit settings throughout the UK. The intervention was well received by stroke unit staff, however, the cascade method of implementation was not as effective as we would have wished.