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Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2024 May 7:1-11. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2348071. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIM: The congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS) often leads to severe motor impairment in affected children, making independent walking unlikely. Early introduction of motorized mobility through ride-on cars has been recommended for young children...
J Am Coll Health. 2024 May 7:1-16. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2024.2342343. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: To estimate the one-month prevalence of problematic psychological symptoms among Canadian postsecondary students, and to compare the prevalence by student characteristics.PARTICIPANTS: Three samples of students from two postsecondary institutions.METHODS:...
Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2024 May 7:1-10. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2349712. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis study investigates the functionality and feasibility of a novel smart seat cushion system designed for wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries. The cushion, equipped with air cells that serve as both sensors and actuators, was tested...
Disabil Rehabil. 2024 May 7:1-8. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2348725. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: To explore perspectives of ambulatory and non-ambulatory people with MS (PwMS) and health care professionals (HCPs) on falls and falls management to gain a deeper understanding of how a self-management programme can be designed to fit the needs...
Disabil Rehabil. 2024 May 6:1-8. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2344652. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: To examine whether the Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI) score independently contributes to the Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) score and quantified its relative contribution to SIS scores in chronic stroke survivors.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional...
Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2024 May 6:1-10. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2348069. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Mobility impairments are a common consequence of stroke and spinal cord injury (SCI). Assistive products (APs) such as wheelchairs are often needed for activities and participation. The aim of the study was to explore the provision...