Objectives. This study aimed to establish the minimal detectable change (MDC) and clinically important differences (CID) of Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) in patients with stroke, assess proportions patients' scores exceeding MDC CID after stroke rehabilitation. Methods. A total 57 received 1 3 treatments for weeks underwent clinical assessments before treatment. The MDC, at 90% confidence (MDC 90 ), was calculated from standard error measurement indicate a real individual patients....

The assessment of daily living activities could provide information about functions and participation restrictions to develop intervention strategies. purposes this study were assess the scores Barthel Index (BI) Lawton Instrumental Activities Daily Living (IADL) scale in older adults with cognitive impairment explore different effects that levels have on changes IADL functions. We recruited 31 participants dementia, 36 mild (MCI), 35 normal controls (NCs) from neurology outpatient...

Cross-sectional surveys of health-related quality life (HRQOL) in patients with low back pain at ambulatory clinics plus 8 weeks follow-up.The objective this study is to predict the HRQOL pain.There disagreement on relative contribution pain, physical impairment, functional status, and psychological factors disability pain.Data were collected from 232 who consecutively recruited several medicine rehabilitation. Every patient received examination completed a set questionnaire, including...

To investigate the effect of an individualised functional training programme for patients with low back pain (LBP).A randomised, controlled trial single-blind design was conducted. Patients non-specific LBP at least 3 months were recruited and randomised into control groups. Both groups maintained their current treatment, group participated in additional 100 h. Measures performed initially after completing programme, included rating determining impairment associated pain, Oswestry disability...

Abstract We examined the psychometric properties (internal consistency, concurrent criterion validity, and known-group validity) of Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA) in people with intellectual disabilities. A total 111 disabilities 19 no were included. used Cronbach's alpha, Spearman's rho, Kruskal–Wallis test, one-way analysis variance for analysis, where appropriate. Results showed good internal consistency on Orientation, Visual Perception, Spatial Visuomotor...

There is a need for screening tool with capacities of accurate detection early mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia suitable use in range languages cultural contexts. This research aims to evaluate the psychometric diagnostic properties Taiwan version Qmci (Qmci-TW) screen explore discriminating ability Qmci-TW differentiating among normal controls (NCs), MCI dementia. Thirty-one participants 36 35 NCs were recruited from neurology department regional hospital Taiwan. Their results...

We examined the effects of visual rehabilitation, including a chromatic luminance discrimination program and fixation training program, on 6-yr-old boy with severe impairment. Single-subject ABA AB designs were used. The programs conducted 2×/wk included 6 to 7 sessions for baseline phase 10 11 intervention phase. Play was integrated into programs. Goggle evoked potential (VEP) testing used evaluate neural activity in primary cortex. Correct responses increased response times shortened after...

Many disabled individuals lack extensive knowledge about assistive technology, which could help them use computers. In 1997, Denis Anson developed a decision tree of 49 evaluative questions designed to evaluate the functional capabilities user and choose an appropriate combination devices, from selection 26, that enable individual computer. general, occupational therapists guide users through this process. They often have go over repetitive in order find device. A may require alphanumeric...

A prospective interview study. To determine whether items of the Frenchay Activities Index (FAI) measure Instrumental Daily Living (IADL), as a unidimensional construct, in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). examine response categories FAI are useful discerning various ability levels IADL. No known IADL scale has been designed for SCI patients. The FAI, to our knowledge, never validated SCI. total 233 persons participated this was administered by at locations convenient participants....

Introduction We investigated the employment status and identified factors that may affect outcomes of people with visual impairments in Taiwan. Methods A retrospective, ex post facto design study was conducted. The sample included 313 visually impaired clients who commenced “closed” (completed) disability services between 2008 2010 a metropolitan area Results Two hundred seventy-one out (87%) were gainfully employed after receiving services. Among those employed, 224 as massage...

This 1986–2006 study sought to determine whether specific causes led increased mortality risks for Taiwanese workers with an approved compensation claim permanent occupational disability (ACCPOD) of the upper or lower extremities. All cases ACCPOD between 1986 and 2006 were collected from database claims at Bureau Labor Insurance. Standardized ratios 95% confidence intervals calculated different death among A total 800,047 person-years accrued 71,001 a single type disability. significantly...

In addition to diabetic retinopathy, diabetes also causes early retinal neurodegeneration and other eye problems, which cause various types of visual deficits. This study used a computer-based test (Macular Multi-Function Assessment (MMFA)) assess contrast-dependent macular function in patients with type 2 collect more information than possible only the acuity test. Because MMFA is newly developed test, this first compared agreement discriminative ability Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy...

Background. Previous research using the streamlined Wolf Motor Function Test (SWMFT) has focused either on 3- to 9-month period or >12-month after stroke and lacked information for those at 9 12 months. Whether SWMFT scores reflect motor deficit recovery from early late stages remains unclear. Objective. A retrospective study Functional Ability Scale (FAS) was conducted evaluate whether all SWMFTs items measure poststroke of upper extremity (UE) function if they could be used patients...

A study of the relationship between Chinese culture and occupational therapy is presented in this paper. Based on a literature review direct observations analysis by author, it was found that share common thinking concept use activity, balance harmony, environmental influences treatment evaluation, intrinsic motivation meaningful existence. The major difference perception role sick person. In society, patient dependent passive, but believes should be independent actively participate therapy....