Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Oct 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialEffects of balance training in elderly people with nonperipheral vertigo and unsteadiness.
To evaluate the effect of balance training in group in elderly people with nonperipheral vertigo and unsteadiness. ⋯ Balance training in elderly people with nonperipheral vertigo and unsteadiness seems to improve both objective and perceived balance.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Oct 2001
Comparative StudyRegional variations in stroke care in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: results from the National Sentinel Audit of Stroke. Royal College of Physicians Intercollegiate Stroke Working Party.
To identify the variations between regions in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in the case-mix, organization and process of care for stroke. ⋯ There were widespread variations in specialist service provision for stroke in different regions. Regional variation in 30-day mortality and in institutionalization after stroke is not explained by clinical factors and therefore may represent different local health care policies and expectations.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Oct 2001
Differences in treatment outcome between subgroups of patients with chronic low back pain using lumbar dynamometry and psychological aspects.
To investigate whether subgroups of patients with chronic low back pain show differences in treatment outcome, measured with the Roland Disability Questionnaire. (RDQ). ⋯ The fact that patient subgroups with differences in treatment outcome can be defined using lumbar dynamometry and psychological questionnaires suggests that these instruments might facilitate treatment indication in clinical practice.