American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Oct 2021
Aromatherapy for Procedural Anxiety in Pain Management and Interventional Spine Procedures: A Randomized Trial.
The aim of this study was to evaluate a nonsedating agent, lavender aromatherapy, to reduce anxiety before interventional spinal procedures. ⋯ Lavender-based aromatherapy is effective in reducing preprocedural anxiety before interventional spine procedures for pain management.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2021
Observational StudyRelationships Between Functionality, Depression, and Anxiety With Community Integration and Quality of Life in Chronic Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury.
The aims of the study were (1) to identify relationships between functional and psychological aspects with community integration and quality of life assessments in people with chronic traumatic spinal cord injury and (2) to analyze clinical and demographic predictors of quality of life dimensions. ⋯ The Association of Academic Physiatrists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Association of Academic Physiatrists designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Aug 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialLumbar Bracing for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
We performed this study to evaluate the effect of back bracing to treat patients with chronic low back pain. ⋯ The Association of Academic Physiatrists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Association of Academic Physiatrists designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Jul 2021
Editorial Biography Historical ArticleA Tribute to Margaret Grace Stineman, MD.
The field of physical medicine and rehabilitation mourns the death of Margaret Grace Stineman, MD. She was an incredibly productive researcher who helped to shape the delivery of rehabilitation care. ⋯ Dr Stineman spent her career at the University of Pennsylvania and retired as Professor Emeritus in 2014. She is survived by her mother and innumerable colleagues and friends who were touched by her passion, intelligence, and dedication.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Jul 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialExecutive Function Moderates Functional Outcomes of Engagement Strategies During Rehabilitation in Older Adults.
This study examined cognitive, affective, and medical impairments and their impact on rehabilitation approaches for improving functional outcome after hospitalization in older adults. ⋯ The Association of Academic Physiatrists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Association of Academic Physiatrists designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.