European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Apr 2019
Observational StudyBrace treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis is effective for a curve over 40 degrees, but is the evaluation of Cobb angle the only parameter for the indication of treatment?
The recent literature showed positive results for bracing of patients with idiopathic scoliosis above 45° who refused surgery. However, no one has investigated whether other parameters can affect the results. ⋯ With the simultaneous evaluation of the Cobb angle, the vertebral rotation and the potential vertebral growth, it was possible to predict the final results at the start of treatment.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Apr 2019
Identifying clinical complexity in patients affected by severe acquired brain injury in neurorehabilitation: a cross sectional survey.
Literature shows that occurrence of comorbidities in people with severe acquired brain injury (sABI) is a common problem in rehabilitation stay. Consequently, patients could require an increase of interventions for diagnosis and treatment of clinical conditions, with a reduction of the rehabilitative take in charge for both clinical and organizational aspects. ⋯ The knowledge of clinical complexity of sABI patients may improve their care pathways, promoting early and appropriate transition from acute care to rehabilitation settings.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Apr 2019
Observational StudyAssistive powered exoskeleton for complete spinal cord injury: correlations between walking ability and exoskeleton control.
Wearable powered robotic exoskeletons allow patients with complete spinal cord injury (SCI) to practice over-ground real-world gait scenarios. The global functional interaction subject-exoskeleton is a key factor to produce interlimb coordinated movements. Efficacy and efficiency of over-ground walking abilities using powered exoskeletons are related not only to the symbiotic sensory-motor interaction subject-exoskeleton but also to exoskeleton control. ⋯ To underline how the kinematic control of the exoskeleton influences the walking abilities of the complex system subject-exoskeleton.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Apr 2019
Effectiveness of health education in patients with fibromyalgia: a systematic review.
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic illness characterized by the presence of generalised musculoskeletal pain among other symptoms, which reduce the quality of life of the patient. Clinical interventions such as patient education on central pain management could lead to promising results. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of education techniques on the main symptoms such as pain, quality of life, anxiety, functionality or catastrophization in the treatment of FM. ⋯ Patient education is considered to be the first step in self-management for a patient with FM, but the scientific evidence that supports the effectiveness of education in the reduction of the main symptoms is limited. Future research designed on more solid and homogeneous interventions is required.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Apr 2019
Multicenter StudyUse of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Generic-30 Set for the characterization of outpatients: Italian Society of Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine Residents Section Project.
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Generic-30 Set (previously referred to as Rehabilitation Set) is a minimal set of ICF categories for reporting and assessing functioning and disability in clinical populations with different health conditions along the continuum of care. Recently, the Italian Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (SIMFER) developed an Italian modification of the simple and intuitive descriptions (SID) of these categories. This study was the first one to implement the use of the SID in practice. ⋯ By increasing the knowledge of ICF among Italian PRM residents, this national survey makes an important step towards the system-wide implementation of ICF in the Italian healthcare system.