Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Nov 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyPulsed radiofrequency versus conventional transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in painful shoulder: a prospective, randomized study.
To compare the efficacy of pulse radiofrequency applied to the suprascapular nerve with the efficacy of conventional transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation treatment in patients with shoulder pain. ⋯ Our results showed that there is no difference in effect between transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and pulsed radiofrequency treatment for shoulder pain.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Oct 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialPreoperative therapeutic exercise in frail elderly scheduled for total hip replacement: a randomized pilot trial.
To evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of therapeutic exercise before total hip replacement in frail elderly. ⋯ A short, tailor-made, exercise programme is well tolerated and appreciated in elderly patients awaiting total hip replacement. However, a larger randomized clinical trial in the same setting is not warranted, because of the high number of eligible non-volunteers.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Aug 2010
Comparative StudyInterprofessional teamwork in medical rehabilitation: a comparison of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team approach.
To compare multi- and interdisciplinary team approaches concerning team process (teamwork) and team effectiveness (team performance and staff satisfaction) in German medical rehabilitation clinics. ⋯ Teamwork and team effectiveness are higher in teams working with the interdisciplinary team approach. Therefore the interdisciplinary approach can be recommended, particularly for clinics in the somatic indication field. Team development can help to move from the multidisciplinary to the interdisciplinary approach.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Jul 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialPreoperative therapeutic programme for elderly patients scheduled for elective abdominal oncological surgery: a randomized controlled pilot study.
Investigation of the feasibility and preliminary effect of a short-term intensive preoperative exercise programme for elderly patients scheduled for elective abdominal oncological surgery. ⋯ The intensive therapeutic exercise programme was feasible and improved the respiratory function of patients due to undergo elective abdominal surgery compared with home-based exercise advice.