<h3>AIM</h3> To study the neurobehavioural effects that diabetes during pregnancy might have on children by school age. <h3>METHODS</h3> The function of 57 age born to 48, well controlled diabetic mothers was compared with control matched for age, birth order, and parental socioeconomic status, using several cognitive, behavioural, sensory motor neurological tests. <h3>RESULTS</h3> IQ scores index group were similar those (117.7±13.4 <i>vs</i>118.5±10.1). There no differences between groups...

Musculoskeletal disorders in humans may originate from biomechanical, environmental, psychosocial and personal risk factors encountered the working environment. These musicians are designated as playing related musculoskeletal (PRMD).To investigate correlation between potential incidence of PRMD arising professional classical musicians.Fifty-nine orchestral were observed: They also filled out questionnaires providing information regarding symptoms, demography.Clinical observation using Rapid...

{\it Objective:} To determine the effect of work posture on musculosketal complaints in Israeli dentists. Methods:} The population included 60 male dentists mean age was 46.0 (\pm SD 8.66), 30 worked sitting position and were altering positions. Study completed standardized Nordic questionnaire informative form concerning recipient's practice dentistry, bio-demographic variables questions about workloads. Results:} Musculoskeletal symptoms last 12 months localized primarily lower back neck...

Article School-age Children Born to Diabetic Mothers and with Gestational Diabetes Exhibit a High Rate of Inattention Fine Gross Motor Impairment was published on June 1, 2001 in the journal Journal Pediatric Endocrinology Metabolism (volume 14, issue Supplement).

Social workers during the COVID-19 pandemic are at risk due to exposure varied populations in need, which may impact their resilience, burnout, secondary trauma, and compassion satisfaction. The study assessed resilience work, satisfaction among social Israel first wave of (May June 2020). A convenience sample 332 (291 women (87.6%)) filled out an online, structured questionnaire that included demographics, a professional quality life scale (ProQOL) (including three subscales), work (RAW)...

<h3>AIMS</h3> To study the metabolic derangements in second half of pregnancy caused by gestational diabetes, on long term development children. <h3>METHODS</h3> The neuropsychological function 32 school age children born to mothers with well controlled diabetes and 57 control matched age, birth order, parental socioeconomic status was studied. <h3>RESULTS</h3> There were no differences head circumference height, but diabetic heavier. verbal IQ scores index below 9 years lower than those No...

Abstract OBJECTIVE. Children with fine-motor problems and handwriting difficulties often are referred for occupational therapy. The objective of this study was to test the efficacy a short-term treatment on graphomotor skills first-grade students. METHOD. We recruited 52 students who had scored below 21st percentile Visual–Motor Integration from schools in city low socioeconomic, mixed (Arab Jewish) population. children were randomly divided into an intervention group control group. Before...

Participation in everyday activities has a positive influence upon health and well-being is considered as an outcome measure. According to recent models child participation the product of dynamic interaction between states both individual environmental factors. Children with mild developmental disabilities often present decreased activities. The purpose this study was explore extent which factors explain young children, without motor disabilities.The population included 58 kindergarten...

Typing is associated with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) caused by multiple risk factors. This control study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a workplace intervention for reducing MSDs among computer workers. Sixty-six subjects and without MSD were assigned consecutively one three groups: ergonomics (work site body posture adjustments, muscle activity training exercises) accompanied biofeedback training, same group. Evaluation MSDs, posture, psychosocial status, upper extremity (UE)...

BACKGROUND: Intervention programs for hospital nurses with musculoskeletal pain present a challenge the health professions. OBJECTIVE: To examine effect of structured personalized ergonomic intervention program musc

In light of the International Classification Functioning, and Health (ICF) model, to assess whether parents children with mild developmental disabilities perceived various environmental factors as barriers their child's participation, these have a unique contribution total explained variance beyond personal factors.Seventy-nine kindergarten (mean age 5.20 ± 0.52 years old) participated in study. Three questionnaires measuring performance skills were completed by parents.Parents slightly...

Awkward body posture while typing is associated with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Valid rapid assessment of computer workers' essential for the prevention MSD among this large population. This study aimed to examine validity modified upper limb (mRULA) which adjusted (RULA) workers. Moreover, examines whether one observation during a working day sufficient or more observations are needed. A total 29 right-handed workers were recruited. RULA and mRULA conducted. The then repeated six...

Background Time to return work after carpal tunnel release is extremely variable suggesting that only a small proportion of total sick-leave for medical reasons.

One of the main goals paediatric occupational therapists and other health professionals is to enhance child participation in age-related activities within their communities. According theoretical models, act has numerous dimensions, affected by personal environmental factors. However, there have been relatively few studies undertaken validate this theory. The purpose study was explore extent which factors explain each five distinct dimensions participation, are: diversity, intensity,...

Abstract We studied students’ perceptions regarding their professional and personal skills compared the findings for those who completed community fieldwork (CF) with completing traditional (TF). also of CF students whose placement settings had an active occupational therapist present versus did not. Results showed no significant differences in between involved TF. However, a setting without scored significantly higher perception responsibility, cultural competence, overall than location...

Objective We aimed to investigate the correlations between Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Symptoms (MSD) and joint kinematics while playing piano, as well MSD psychosocial, professional personal habits, bio-demographic risk factors of piano students. Method This cross-sectional study included 15 The research tools 3D motion capture, anthropometric measurements, questionnaires for obtaining data about MSD, psychological, factors. Results students recruited this experienced a variety during...

Abstract Background Exercise has shown positive effects on fatigue, exhaustion, neuropathy, and quality of life in cancer patients. While on-land exercises have been studied, the aquatic environment offers unique advantages. Water's density viscosity provide resistance, enhancing muscle strength, while hydrostatic pressure improves venous return. This trial aims to investigate effect time return work, work hours, work-related difficulties, daily activity participation, life, neuropathy among...

Adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face significant driving challenges due to deficits in and executive functioning, elevating their road risks. Previous interventions targeting safety among this cohort have typically addressed isolated aspects (e.g., cognitive or behavioral factors) relied on uniform solutions. However, these approaches often overlook population's diverse needs. This study introduces the "Drive-Fun" innovative intervention (DFI), aimed at...

The guitar-playing community is the largest group at risk of developing playing related musculoskeletal disorders. A thorough investigation relationships between various factors and players' report on pain using objective accurate means assessment has yet to be reported.(a) explore correlations demographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, habits, personal habits guitar player their complaints pain, (b) upper body kinematics players during (c) compare while sitting versus...