Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2015
Evaluation of Sleep Disorders in Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury During Rehabilitation.
To explore the presence and types of sleep disorders in chronic patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) undergoing inpatient rehabilitation using formal diagnostic criteria based on the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, 2nd edition. ⋯ Consistent with previous studies, the present study showed high levels of sleep-wake cycle disturbances in patients with severe TBI undergoing rehabilitation, which were associated with anxiety, fatigue, and daytime sleepiness. These findings highlight the importance of assessing and treating sleep problems in patients with TBI undergoing rehabilitation.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2015
Experience of People With Disabilities in Haiti Before and After the 2010 Earthquake: WHODAS 2.0 Documentation.
To describe the functioning and participation of people with disabilities seen in Haiti Team Canada Healing Hands clinics before and after the 2010 earthquake. ⋯ Persons in Haiti with a disability attending Team Canada Healing Hands clinics reported a low level of functioning. The increase in WHODAS 2.0 scores related to mobility, life activities, and participation domains suggests that the 2010 earthquake had a negative impact on functioning of this population and provides additional information on the responsiveness of the WHODAS 2.0 in limited resource settings. Future work can include using WHODAS 2.0 to monitor the impact of rehabilitation service and advocacy initiatives in Haiti and similar locations.