Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Apr 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialA multidisciplinary group programme in rural settings for community-dwelling chronic stroke survivors and their carers: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
To explore whether a group programme for community-dwelling chronic stroke survivors and their carers is feasible in rural settings; to measure the impact of the programme on health-related quality of life and functional performance; and to determine if any benefits gained are maintained. ⋯ This novel programme incorporating physical activity, education and social interaction proved feasible to undertake by a stroke-specific multidisciplinary team in three rural Australian settings. This programme may improve and maintain health-related quality of life and physical functioning for chronic stroke survivors and their carers and warrants further investigation.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Apr 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialLong-term effect of rehabilitation in coronary artery disease patients: randomized clinical trial of the impact of exercise volume.
To assess whether exercise volume during phase II rehabilitation affects long-term clinical benefits in patients with coronary artery disease. ⋯ In patients with coronary artery disease following cardiac rehabilitation, the cardiovascular disease risk profile worsened significantly during long-term follow-up. A smaller exercise volume during phase II rehabilitation generated equal long-term clinical benefits compared to a greater exercise volume.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Mar 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyEvaluation of an adjustment group for people with multiple sclerosis: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
The aim was to evaluate a group treatment for people with multiple sclerosis and low mood. ⋯ Depressive symptoms were reduced following group intervention, which suggests this may be an effective psychological treatment and warrants further evaluation.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Mar 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialRespiratory muscle training improves cardiopulmonary function and exercise tolerance in subjects with subacute stroke: a randomized controlled trial.
To determine whether two types of exercise--breathing retraining (BRT) and inspiratory muscle training (IMT)--improve on cardiopulmonary functions and exercise tolerance in patients with stroke. ⋯ Significant short-term effects of the respiratory muscle training programme on respiratory muscle function, exercise capacity and quality of life were recorded in this study.
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Clinical rehabilitation · Feb 2010
Multicenter Study Controlled Clinical TrialAn integrated programme after pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: effect on emotional and functional dimensions of quality of life.
To assess whether a maintenance integrated health care programme is effective in improving functional and emotional dimensions of quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) after a first pulmonary rehabilitation. ⋯ Patient self-help association seems to be an innovative and efficient organizational structure to support patients with COPD after pulmonary rehabilitation in real-life settings. A distinction between emotional and functional dimensions of quality of life may improve the design and evaluation of integrated health care programmes in patients with COPD.