Disability and Rehabilitation

PURPOSE: We explored access to perinatal care for women with physical disability in East Dembia Woreda, Ethiopia, where evidence for inclusive perinatal care and policy is lacking. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Instrumental case study was conducted using semi-structured interviews, document reviews, and field notes. Twelve women with physical disability, seven healthcare providers, and five close person…

PURPOSE: To qualitatively explore parents' coaching experiences and to compare these with consultation experiences in a randomized controlled trial aimed at improving the participation of children with developmental disabilities. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty parents of children with developmental disabilities (aged 2-6 years) participated in the trial. Parents in the intervention group received O…

PURPOSE: This study aimed to explore the experiences of individuals with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), with a particular focus on their experiences of hope and health. MATERIALS AND METHOD: This is a qualitative study conducted using a content analysis design. Fourteen individuals diagnosed with KOA were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through interviews using a personal inf…

PURPOSE: Carers of people who sustain an acquired brain injury (ABI) often experience high levels of psychological distress associated with cognitive and emotional sequelae of the condition. For couples, this can often translate into relational issues, including marital dissatisfaction and social isolation. However, the psychological needs of partners of people with ABI are yet to be fully unders…

PURPOSE: Integrated rehabilitation eases chronic mobility dependence, yet competency frameworks struggle to be implemented in resource-limited regions. To map global competency frameworks for primary care rehabilitation professionals and identify specific implications for workforce development in developing countries. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We followed the Arksey and O'Malley framework and PRISMA…

PURPOSE: Good quality information on family planning is essential for people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS), yet how they receive or seek information about family planning to inform reproductive decision-making is unknown. This cohort study aimed to understand the impact of MS on family planning experiences and identify how pwMS prefer to receive information informing reproductive decisions. MATE…

PURPOSE: To gain in-depth insight into the experiences and perceptions of patients requiring manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) for persistent stiffness after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). MATERIAL AND METHODS: A pragmatic qualitative study using the interpretive description approach was used with reflexive thematic data analysis. Fifteen purposefully selected participants, with dysfunctional k…

PURPOSE: This exploratory multicenter cross-sectional study examined motor, sensory, and cognitive correlates of upper- and lower-body dressing independence after stroke. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Participants were 165 patients with stroke from eight hospitals in Japan. Dressing independence was assessed using the Functional Independence Measure. Candidate predictors included demographic and clinica…

. Our findings emphasize the need for a deeper understanding of the quality of experiences in advisory boards and for better support for people with disabilities in their civic engagement roles.

Purpose This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the efficacy of non-invasive interventions for reducing phantom limb pain (PLP), evaluate the certainty of evidence using GRADE, and explore potential moderators through meta-regression.Materials and methods Searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane to identify randomized controlled trials invol…

Admission characteristics associated with favourable mRS outcome differed by rehabilitation intensity.

The iodine-starch test is significantly associated with HDSS, but has poor test-retest reliability.

Although no significant between-group differences were observed in children's motor goal performance, the WECARE intervention significantly improved parents' knowledge, skills, and satisfaction with the support received, highlighting its clinical value in supporting parents of children with motor difficulties.

The experiences of young carers to a parent with HD share some similarities with other young carers to a parent with chronic illness. However, a key difference is the constant reminder of their possibility of inheriting the HD gene and the effects of this on their lives. This makes it difficult for them to envision a future beyond being a young carer.

REACH interventions were designed to empower parents to provide intervention activities with their infant. Parent engagement was high for Baby-CIMT and Baby-BIM. Some parents may need support to integrate intervention within family life and sustain engagement over time.

Multimodal intervention improved goal setting practices in AHPs, with most gains maintained at follow-up. The TDF informed intervention could be adapted for similar organisations seeking to strengthen goal-setting practice.

The findings emphasize that successful delivery of lifestyle care requires coordinated, well-aligned efforts among professionals and settings throughout the entire care trajectory.

KOOS-Child-Br is reliable, valid and responsive in children and adolescents with knee injuries.