Yeon-Gyu Jeong, P.T., Ph.D., Jun-Pyo Myong, M.D., Ph.D., Jung-Wan Koo, M.D., Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal October 2015 Volume 8, Issue 4, Pages 619–625 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2015.05.005 Background Caregiver burden is an important predictor of quality of life (QoL) among caregivers of stroke patients. While caregiver burden and QoL might be closely related, caregiver burden seems also to be a potential […]
Abstract Topics: Quality of LIfe
Does type of disability and participation in rehabilitation affect satisfaction of stroke survivors? Results from the 2013 Behavioral Risk Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Diane L. Smith, Ph.D., O.T.R./L., F.A.O.T.A. Disability and Health Journal October 2015 Volume 8, Issue 4, Pages 557–563 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2015.05.001 Background Studies show that stroke survivors typically have lower life satisfaction than persons who have not been diagnosed with stroke. Objective To determine if significant differences in life satisfaction exist between stroke survivors with and without functional limitations […]
Importance of an individual’s evaluation of functional status for health-related quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis
Miriam Gavelova, M.D. Iveta Nagyova, Ph.D., Jaroslav Rosenberger, M.D., Ph.D., Martina Krokavcova, Ph.D., Zuzana Gdovinova, M.D., Ph.D., Johan W. Groothoff, Ph.D., Jitse P. van Dijk, M.D., Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal Published July 2015 Volume 8, Issue 3, Pages 372–379 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2015.02.006 Background Quantifying the clinical impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most important determinants for optimizing individual patient care. […]
Participation in society for people with a rare diagnosis
Gunilla Jaeger, M.Sci., AnnCatrin Röjvik, M.Sci., Britta Berglund, R.N., Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 8, Issue 1, p44–50 Published online: July 25 2014 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2014.07.004 Abstract Background Many rare diagnoses are syndromes that have complex consequences with a significant impact on the individuals’ everyday life. Adults with rare diagnoses are a growing group […]
Implementing a system to evaluate quality assurance in rehabilitation in Greece
Vassilios Dimitriadis, Ph.D., Antonis A. Kousoulis, M.D., Markos N. Sgantzos, M.D., Ph.D., Alexander Hadjipaulou, M.D., Ph.D., Christos Lionis, M.D., Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 8, Issue 1, p35–43 Published online: July 23 2014 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2014.07.003 Abstract Background Use of a widely accepted quality assurance tool is an essential procedure of effective and result-oriented quality management […]
Social participation and health-related quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis
Pavol Mikula, M.Sc., Iveta Nagyova, Ph.D., Martina Krokavcova, Ph.D., Marianna Vitkova, M.D., Jaroslav Rosenberger, M.D., Ph.D., Jarmila Szilasiova, M.D., Ph.D., Zuzana Gdovinova, M.D., Ph.D., Johan W. Groothoff, Ph.D., Jitse P. van Dijk, M.D., Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 8, Issue 1, p29–34 Published online: July 16 2014 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2014.07.002 Abstract Background Social participation is an […]
Validity of the Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth (PEM-CY) for Health Impact Assessment (HIA) in sustainable development projects
Mary Khetani, Sc.D., Jenifer Marley, M.S., Megan Baker, M.S., Erin Albrecht, M.S., Gary Bedell, Ph.D., Wendy Coster, Ph.D., Dana Anaby, Ph.D., Mary Law, Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 7, Issue 2, p226–235 Published online: November 11, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2013.11.003 Background Participation in home, school, and community activities is an important indicator of child health […]
Effectiveness of a multimedia outreach kit for families of wounded veterans
David Ian Walker, Ph.D., Jean-François Cardin, M.S., Neelu Chawla, M.S., David Topp, Ph.D., Thomaseo Burton, Ph.D., Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth, Ph.D Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 7, Issue 2, p216–225 Published online: November 11, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2013.11.004 Background Young children in military families with a member who has a life changing injury can experience emotional difficulties […]
Symptoms and quality of life indicators among children with chronic medical conditions
Jiseon Kim, Ph.D., Hyewon Chung, Ph.D., Dagmar Amtmann, Ph.D., Rana Salem, M.A., Ryoungsun Park, M.S., Robert L. Askew, M.P.H. Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 7, Issue 1, p96–104 Published online: October 14, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2013.08.007 Background Children with chronic conditions often experience numerous symptoms, but few research studies examine patterns of symptoms and quality of […]
Influence of a Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services Program on the lives of persons with mobility impairments
David B. Gray, Ph.D., Jessica L. Dashner, O.T.D., O.T.R./L., Kerri A. Morgan, M.S.O.T., O.T.R./L., Melissa Lyles, M.S.O.T., O.T.R./L., Michael D. Scheller, P.T.A., Carrie L. Morris, B.A., Holly H. Hollingsworth, Ph.D. Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA Disability and Health Journal, October 2009 Volume 2, Issue 4, Pages 188–195 DOI: […]