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Showing 1 to 20 of 67 for “"functional independence"”.
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A Theoretical Perspective of Factors that Relate to the Functional Independence of Mature Adults
… quality of life indicators/factors best explain Functional Independence (FI). The six indicators investigated were the (1) Activities of Daily Living Status (ADLS) or competency in the performance of essential daily tasks, (2) Physical Status (PS) or the level of physical activity, (3) Cognitive …
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Ability and Skill Retraining with Task-Oriented Intervention to Improve Functional Independence in Persons with Stroke
… used with task-oriented intervention can make on functional independence (as measured by FIM subscales) in persons with stroke. The findings of this study can contribute to the body of literature to support occupational therapy. Review of related literature includes background support for the use …
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Outcomes of mechanical thrombectomy at a single-centre tertiary level public health care hospital in South Africa
… Cerebral Infarction score (mTICI). We assessed functional independence (modified Rankin scores (mRS) 0-2) and mortality at 90 days. Results: Thrombectomies were performed in 84 patients during the study period. The median age was 56 years and 51% of participants were female. Median National …
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Evuloção cognitiva e funcional de pacientes pós-acidente vascular cerebral - AVC
… morbidity that results in impairments such as functional disabilities. This study aimed to investigate the functional evolution of individuals in the first six months post-stroke. METHOD: Longitudinal study with 42 stroke patients. The functional independence measure (FIM) and The National …
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Designing Cognitive-Friendly Kitchens: A Mixed-Methods Investigation of Visual Accessibility and Adaptive Technology for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
… design affects cognitive load, motivation, and functional independence among older adults with MCI remains limited. This dissertation investigates how visually accessible kitchen cabinet designs can support functional independence for older adults with MCI through an evidence-based, …
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Strengths and weaknesses of the spousal relationship following a stroke
… the stroke, the gender of the stroke spouse, the functional capacity of the stroke spouse, the length of time since the stroke, and the socioeconomic status of the couple. Forty stroke spouses, who had received medical rehabilitation at four medical facilities (Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation …
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The Role Of Independence In The Effectiveness Of Continuous Auditing
… of internal audits (continuous vs. periodic), functional independence (separate vs. combined internal audit assurance and consulting functions), and the type of earnings management (accrual-based vs. real) affect internal auditors' perception of the likelihood managers will manipulate earnings. …
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Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes for Patients with Debility
… facility (IRF) goals are to optimize functional independence and discharge patients to community living. Debility, or deconditioning associated with hospitalization, is the fourth most common impairment group, accounting for about 10% of IRF cases. Objectives were to provide benchmark …
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Modelling clinical decision-making referral patterns to home-based or hospital-based stroke outpatient rehabilitation programs in London, Ontario: A prognostic model development study
… older, have strokes of moderate severity, lower functional independence measure (FIM) scores and have reading comprehension difficulties are referred more often to CSRT. Patients with a caregiver, higher FIM scores, and auditory communication problems are more likely to be referred to CORP.
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Congregate mealsite participants’ self-reported and functional health, participation in activities and attitudes toward aging in Wisconsin
… is essential for maintaining health and functional independence, preventing or delaying chronic diseases and improving quality of life. Generally, as older adults age, prevalence of regular activity declines. Many older adults are not engaging in activities and are not receiving the …
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The research and design of a low cost, all terrain, mechanically advantageous wheelchair for developed markets
… include: user desire for devices that enable functional independence over a wider range of terrain, a user demographic that is among the most marginalized in the U.S. economy that cannot afford the typically high cost of assistive devices, and a cumbersome government reimbursement process that …
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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN HEART FAILURE AND HAND SENSORIMOTOR FUNCTION
… complex syndrome characterized by structural or functional defects of ventricular filling or ejection fractions of the heart that do not meet metabolic requirements. While dyspnea, fatigue, and fluid retention are symptoms commonly reported by persons with HF (PwHF), indispensable reports …
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Die Behandlung tracheotomierter Patienten mit schwerer Dysphagie : eine explorative Studie zur Evaluation eines interdisziplinären Interventionsansatzes
… Gruppe wurde mittels der Messinstrumente FIM (Functional Independence Measure) und EFA (Early Functional Abilities) untersucht. Der Vergleich der Dekanülierungs- und Komplikationsraten ergab eine vergleichbare Effektivität der beiden Behandlungsansätze. Darüber hinaus zeigte sich eine …
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Associação entre a fragilidade, capacidade funcional e estado nutricional em pessoas idosas assistidas ambulatorialmente em um serviço de saúde no nordeste do Brasil
… whether there is an association between frailty, functional capacity and nutritional status in elderly people treated at a nutrition outpatient clinic. Methods: Observational, cross-sectional study, which is part of a larger project, with elderly people (>60 years old) treated at the UFBA …
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Do Trait Positive and Trait Negative Affect Predict Progress and Discharge Outcomes in an Inpatient Medical Rehabilitation Population
… Schedule Short Form (I-PANAS-SF), along with the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), were administered to adult patients during their inpatient medical rehabilitation hospitalizations. The I-PANAS-SF was used to examine if trait affect plays a significant role in rehabilitative treatment, as …
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Does the care provided by the informal caregivers affect their quality of life?
… as well as the social life of the caregiver. The Functional Independence Measure (F.I.M.) was used to measure the functional status of the care-recipients and was used as a score in terms of the burden of care. In order to be able to measure the health related QoL of the informal caregivers, the …
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Comparison of Rehabilitation Resources and Outcomes by Functional Measurement
… led to a difference in length of stay and functional outcomes of rehabilitation inpatients at a rural midwestern rehabilitation center. Development of a rational basis for rehabilitation hospital payments has become a critical issue due to legislature and policy-maker efforts to control …
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Telecommunications law and regulation in Lesotho - A critical analysis
… Government must give the regulatory Authority functional independence. Secondly, the Authority must revisit various policy areas. For instance universal access policy and programmes that bring affordable services to the rural and urban populations alike must be developed and implemented; …
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Telecommunications law and regulation in Lesotho: a critical analysis
… Government must give the regulatory Authority functional independence. Secondly, the Authority must revisit various policy areas. For instance universal access policy and programmes that bring affordable services to the rural and urban populations alike must be developed and implemented; …
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