Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Aug 2013
A qualitative study exploring patients' and carers' experiences of Early Supported Discharge services after stroke.
To investigate patients' and carers' experiences of Early Supported Discharge services and inform future Early Supported Discharge service development and provision. ⋯ Accelerated hospital discharge and home-based rehabilitation was perceived positively by service users. The study findings highlight the need for Early Supported Discharge teams to address information and support needs of patients and carers and to monitor their impact on carers in addition to patients, using robust outcome measures.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Aug 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialDoes high-frequency chest wall oscillation therapy have any impact on the infective exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? A randomized controlled single-blind study.
To investigate the impact of high-frequency chest wall oscillation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with infective exacerbation. ⋯ The application of high-frequency chest wall oscillation therapy offers no additional advantages on infective exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Aug 2013
Botulinum toxin type A in chronic plantar fasciitis: clinical effects one year after injection.
To determine whether the efficacy of botulinum toxin type A in chronic plantar fasciitis was maintained for more than six months after treatment. ⋯ In patients with chronic plantar fasciitis, the positive effect detected six months after treatment with botulinum toxin type A was maintained at 12 months and there was a further improvement in pain and foot function.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Aug 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of balance training on functional outcome after total knee replacement in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial.
To evaluate the effectiveness of additional balance training on mobility and function outcome in patients with knee osteoarthritis after total knee replacement. ⋯ Additional balance training exerted a significant beneficial effect on the function recovery and mobility outcome in patients with knee osteoarthritis after total knee replacement.