Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Nov 2015
Omission of Physical Therapy Recommendations for High-Risk Patients Transitioning From the Hospital to Subacute Care Facilities.
To assess the quality and explore the potential impact of the communication of physical therapy (PT) recommendations in hospital discharge summaries/orders for high-risk subacute care populations, specifically targeting recommendations for (1) maintenance of patient safety, (2) assistance required for mobility, and (3) use of assistive devices. ⋯ PT recommendations made during a hospital stay in high-risk patients are routinely omitted from hospital discharge communications to subacute care facilities. Interventions to reliably improve this communication are needed.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Nov 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of a Telephone-Delivered Self-Management Intervention for Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial With a One-Year Follow-Up.
To evaluate the efficacy of a telephone-delivered self-management intervention for fatigue, pain, and depression in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). ⋯ Both interventions resulted in short- and long-term, clinically meaningful benefits. The study demonstrated that the telephone is an effective method for engaging participants in care and extending the reach of rehabilitation for individuals with MS.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Nov 2015
Longitudinal Study of Headache Trajectories in the Year After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Relation to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms.
To examine headache trajectories among persons with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) in the year after injury and the relation of headache trajectory to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at 1 year postinjury. ⋯ Headache is common in the year after MTBI, with younger people, persons who previously had headaches, and persons with PTSD more likely to report chronic or worsening headache. Further research is needed to examine whether PTSD symptoms exacerbate headaches or whether problematic headache symptoms exacerbate PTSD.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Nov 2015
Functional and Mental Health Status of United Kingdom Military Amputees Postrehabilitation.
To evaluate the functional and mental health status of severely injured traumatic amputees from the United Kingdom military at the completion of their rehabilitation pathway and to compare these data with the published normative data. ⋯ Severely injured military amputees who completed intensive interdisciplinary rehabilitation achieved levels of physical function comparable with those in age-matched healthy adults. Mental health outcomes were indicative of preparedness for full integration back into society.