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This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: Our goal is to systematically review the literature on telerehabilitation's effectiveness for improving vision-related quality of life and/ or reading speed compared to face-to-face (e.g., in-office or inpatient) low vision rehabilitation services in patients with low vision or visual function loss due to any ocular condition. Secondary objectives are to evaluate compliance with scheduled rehabilitation sessions, VAE device abandonment rates, and/or patient satisfaction ratings in the same studies.
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Telemedicine PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To describe the clinical trial protocol that aims to evaluate the effectiveness of telenursing on lung function in patients with heart failure (HF). ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Carolina Santos, Bárbara Sueli Moreira, Loyane Alves, Fernanda Mussi, Carolina Souza-MachadoNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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COPD Rehabilitation PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) impacts negatively on the quality of life of patients. Several studies have shown that acute exacerbations (AEs) decrease health-related quality of life, pulmonary function and survival of COPD patients. The objective of the present study was to examine the effects of a physical therapy program on quality of life in COPD patients hospitalized due to an acute exacerbation. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Irene Torres-Sánchez, Marie Carmen Valenza, Gerald Valenza-Demet, Irene Cabrera-Martos, María José Flores-Barba, Angela Ruíz-SáezNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Symptoms of Respiratory Disease PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Studies of military personnel deployed to Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom have suggested an increase in chronic lung disease due to environmental exposures. Findings are based primarily on increased respiratory symptoms and retrospective data. Our previous study (STAMPEDE I) did not identify any acute interstitial or inflammatory process. The study objective was to complete a comprehensive evaluation of active duty military with deployment-related pulmonary symptoms and identify etiology of symptoms. ⋯ Michael Morris: Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: Speaker Bureau for Spiriva with Pfizer/Boehringer/Ingelheim The following authors have nothing to disclose: Andrew Skabelund, Georgette Haislip, Pedro LuceroNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Thoracic SurgerySESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMPURPOSE: Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and synchronous brain metastases (BMs) on initial diagnosis, who presented with neurological deficits, had a short median survival and lower quality of life (QOL). We analyzed our experiences with surgical treatment of patients with NSCLC who had neurologically symptomatic, synchronous BMs. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Minkwang Byun, Wou-Young ChungNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.