European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Dec 2017
Functional outcome of critical illness polyneuropathy in patients affected by severe brain injury.
Critical illness polyneuropathy and myopathy (CIPNM) frequently occur in intensive care unit (ICU) critically ill subjects; about 55-70% of subjects achieve full recovery. CIPNM can occur in ICU subjects with severe acquired brain injury (sABI), but no data have been reported regarding their outcome. ⋯ The rehabilitation process in subjects suffering from CINPM is challenging and no evidence support the use of specific rehabilitative approaches to improve function and activities of daily living.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Dec 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialEffectiveness of aquatic therapy for the control of pain and increased functionality in people with Parkinson's disease: a randomized clinical trial.
Gait, balance disorders and pain associated with Parkinson's disease represent important therapeutic challenges, as they are related with an increased risk of falls, together with disability and physical decline. ⋯ Physical exercise performed in water has positive effects on some of the necessary elements that contribute towards improved biomechanical gait patterns in our patients with Parkinson's disease.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Dec 2017
The potential role of pain-related SSEPs in the early prognostication of long-term functional outcome in post-anoxic coma.
Cardiac arrest (CA) is a common cause of disability. Multimodal evaluation has improved prognosis but precocious biomarkers are not appropriate in determining long-term functional outcome. ⋯ These markers could inform more appropriate allocation of resources, provide a basis for realistic goal-setting, and help the family to adjust its expectations.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Dec 2017
Observational StudyThe World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 can predict the institutionalization of patients with stroke.
The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) is a well-known questionnaire used to evaluate disability. We can not only evaluate disability but also obtain additional information by using the standardized WHODAS 2.0 scores. ⋯ Proper analysis of the functioning status and risk factors, as well as prediction of discharge destination for the patients with stroke can help the healthcare system reduce unnecessary expenditures and make the allocation of social resources more efficient.