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Valovich McLeod TC, Williams RM, Snyder Valier AR. The Adolescent Patient Perspective on Activity Limitations After Sport-Related Concussion. J Athl Train 2024; 59:984-990. [PMID: 38477112 PMCID: PMC11537216 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-0587.23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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CONTEXT Assessment of sport-related concussion (SRC) has begun to include patient-reported outcome measures. However, understanding of which health limitations are most meaningful to adolescents after SRC is limited. OBJECTIVE To explore patient-perceived activity limitations after SRC and throughout recovery to return to play and mapped according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model. DESIGN Longitudinal study. SETTING Secondary school athletic training facilities. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS Fifty patients (41 males, 5 females, 4 sex not reported, age = 14.9 ± 3.5 years, grade = 10.2 ± 0.93 level) with a medically diagnosed SRC. INTERVENTION(S) The Patient Specific-Functional Scale (PSFS) was used to assess changes in the patient's condition and the effect the injury posed on their ability to perform activities. The PSFS is a self-reported assessment of health used to identify activity limitations and rate the difficulty of performing those tasks. The PSFS was administered to patients on days 3 (D3) and 10 (D10) after SRC and at return to play. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Activities affected by injury were coded into common categories and themes by a 3-person research team for subsequent analysis. The coded themes were also mapped to the ICF domains, chapters, and categories. The dependent variables were the PSFS themes, number of activities endorsed, PSFS scores, ICF domains, chapters, and categories. Descriptive analyses and frequencies were reported for the dependent variables. RESULTS A total of 157 different activities were identified at D3 and coded into 28 categories that fit into 6 themes: activities of daily living, cognitive and school (COG), sports and physical activity (SPA), screen time, sleep, and social. On D3, all patients (50/50) identified at least 1 activity limitation. Most related to SPA (37.6%) and COG (31.2%). Sixty percent of patients endorsed activity limitations at D10, primarily in COG (38.6%) and SPA (36.6%). All (100%) response categories were mapped to the ICF, with most (75%) fitting the activities and participation domain. CONCLUSIONS Our primary findings suggest that SRC influences many facets of the lives of adolescent athletes. Specifically, adolescent athletes identified activity restrictions primarily related to physical activity and sports participation.
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- Tamara C. Valovich McLeod
- Department of Athletic Training, A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ
- School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ
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- Department of Athletic Training, A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ
- School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ
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Campos PC, Silva ACRD, Fleury Cardoso R, Rodrigues VGB, Alves FL, Maciel EHB, Prates MCSM, Costa HS, Figueiredo PHS, Lima VP. Reliability and validity of the Patient Generated Index (PGI) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis, a new approach to quality of life. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:773-782. [PMID: 36705255 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2173314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the test-retest reliability and validity of the Patient Generated Index (PGI) in individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease (CDK) undergoing hemodialysis. METHODS Through a non-experimental study with repeated measures, PGI was applied twice to assess internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Correlations with the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form (KDQOL-SF), the Human Activity Profile (HAP) questionnaire, the Social Participation Scale, and the Glittre ADL Test were used. RESULTS 91 individuals with CKD were evaluated. There was high reliability for the PGI (ICC= 0.97) PGI correlated with KQDOL - SF in Functional Capacity r = 0.38 (p < 0.001), Emotional Well-Being r = 0.31 (p = 0.003), Social Aspect r = 0.22 (p = 0.036), Emotional Function r = 0.22 (p = 0.038) and Effect of Kidney Disease r = 0.21 (p = 0.042), and Physical scores r = 0.24 (p = 0.021)), Mental r = 0.21 (p = 0.05) and General r = 0.22 (p = 0.037) summarized. There was a significant correlation between PGI and HAP r = 0.40 (p < 0.001) and the Social Participation Scale r = -0.36 (p < 0.001). There was no correlation between the PGI and Glittre ADL scores r = 0.12 (p = 0.247). CONCLUSION In adults receiving hemodialysis, the PGI proved to be an accurate and reliable instrument for the assessment of the quality of life from the perspective of the patient.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONAlthough hemodialysis treatment is associated with increased survival and symptom control, there is a significant change in the patient's lifestyle.In order to provide a more focused view of the individual, the Patient Generated Index (PGI) was created to evaluate the quality of life.PGI is reliable and correlates with KQDOL - SF and the Social Participation Scale in this population.
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- Patrícia Cardoso Campos
- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil
- Hemodialysis Unit of the Santa Casa de Caridade de Diamantina, Diamantina, Brazil
- School of Medicine, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil
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- Hemodialysis Unit of the Santa Casa de Caridade de Diamantina, Diamantina, Brazil
- School of Medicine, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil
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- Hemodialysis Unit of the Santa Casa de Caridade de Diamantina, Diamantina, Brazil
- School of Medicine, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil
- Hemodialysis Unit of the Santa Casa de Caridade de Diamantina, Diamantina, Brazil
- School of Medicine, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil
- Department of Physiotherapy, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil
- Department of Physiotherapy, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil
- Department of Physiotherapy, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil
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Sharma HS, Muresanu DF, Sahib S, Tian ZR, Lafuente JV, Buzoianu AD, Castellani RJ, Nozari A, Li C, Zhang Z, Wiklund L, Sharma A. Cerebrolysin restores balance between excitatory and inhibitory amino acids in brain following concussive head injury. Superior neuroprotective effects of TiO 2 nanowired drug delivery. PROGRESS IN BRAIN RESEARCH 2021; 266:211-267. [PMID: 34689860 DOI: 10.1016/bs.pbr.2021.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Concussive head injury (CHI) often associated with military personnel, soccer players and related sports personnel leads to serious clinical situation causing lifetime disabilities. About 3-4k head injury per 100k populations are recorded in the United States since 2000-2014. The annual incidence of concussion has now reached to 1.2% of population in recent years. Thus, CHI inflicts a huge financial burden on the society for rehabilitation. Thus, new efforts are needed to explore novel therapeutic strategies to treat CHI cases to enhance quality of life of the victims. CHI is well known to alter endogenous balance of excitatory and inhibitory amino acid neurotransmitters in the central nervous system (CNS) leading to brain pathology. Thus, a possibility exists that restoring the balance of amino acids in the CNS following CHI using therapeutic measures may benefit the victims in improving their quality of life. In this investigation, we used a multimodal drug Cerebrolysin (Ever NeuroPharma, Austria) that is a well-balanced composition of several neurotrophic factors and active peptide fragments in exploring its effects on CHI induced alterations in key excitatory (Glutamate, Aspartate) and inhibitory (GABA, Glycine) amino acids in the CNS in relation brain pathology in dose and time-dependent manner. CHI was produced in anesthetized rats by dropping a weight of 114.6g over the right exposed parietal skull from a distance of 20cm height (0.224N impact) and blood-brain barrier (BBB), brain edema, neuronal injuries and behavioral dysfunctions were measured 8, 24, 48 and 72h after injury. Cerebrolysin (CBL) was administered (2.5, 5 or 10mL/kg, i.v.) after 4-72h following injury. Our observations show that repeated CBL induced a dose-dependent neuroprotection in CHI (5-10mL/kg) and also improved behavioral functions. Interestingly when CBL is delivered through TiO2 nanowires superior neuroprotective effects were observed in CHI even at a lower doses (2.5-5mL/kg). These observations are the first to demonstrate that CBL is effectively capable to attenuate CHI induced brain pathology and behavioral disturbances in a dose dependent manner, not reported earlier.
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- Hari Shanker Sharma
- International Experimental Central Nervous System Injury & Repair (IECNSIR), Department of Surgical Sciences, Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Medicine, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Medicine & Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; "RoNeuro" Institute for Neurological Research and Diagnostic, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, United States
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- LaNCE, Department of Neuroscience, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pathology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Anesthesiology & Intensive Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chinese Medicine Hospital of Guangdong Province; The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chinese Medicine Hospital of Guangdong Province; The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, China
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- International Experimental Central Nervous System Injury & Repair (IECNSIR), Department of Surgical Sciences, Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Medicine, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- International Experimental Central Nervous System Injury & Repair (IECNSIR), Department of Surgical Sciences, Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Medicine, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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van Ierssel JJ. Development of the Concussion Recovery Questionnaire: a self-report outcome measure of functional status following concussion (PhD Academy Award). Br J Sports Med 2021. [DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-102275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Doroszkiewicz C, Gold D, Green R, Tartaglia MC, Ma J, Tator CH. Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life: A Long-Term Follow-Up Study of Patients with Persisting Concussion Symptoms. J Neurotrauma 2020; 38:493-505. [PMID: 32962513 DOI: 10.1089/neu.2020.7313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Persisting concussion symptoms (PCS) can last for months, years, or indefinitely and affect a considerable number of concussion patients. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the prevalence of clinical symptoms of anxiety and depression and the relationship between PCS and quality of life in patients examined at the Canadian Concussion Centre. The Depression and Anxiety Stress Scale-42 (DASS-42) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) were sent to 526 adult patients diagnosed with PCS. Median with interquartile range follow-up time was 5 (4-7) years. Of the 105 respondents, 35.2% displayed mild or greater symptoms of anxiety, depression, or both. Importantly, the number of previous concussions was correlated with elevations on the DASS-42 Anxiety (p = 0.030) and Depression (p = 0.018) subscale scores, suggesting an acquired cause of symptoms. Patients with clinical elevations of depression, anxiety, or both exhibited poorer mean WHOQOL-BREF scores in each domain (p < 0.001) compared to those who scored in the normal range on the DASS-42. These findings indicate that depression and anxiety in PCS can endure for years and are associated with diminished quality of life. Consequently, depression and anxiety should be identified and treated early in PCS populations in order to optimize recovery. Although the underlying etiology of depression and anxiety cannot be ascertained with certainty in the present study, the association between depression and anxiety and the number of concussions may indicate an organic explanation. In the future, quality-of-life measures should be incorporated into treatment and research in PCS to improve intervention strategies and enhance understanding of the trajectory of recovery in this population.
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- Neuropsychology Clinic, Krembil Neuroscience Network, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Canadian Concussion Center, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Canadian Concussion Center, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Division of Neurology, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Biostatistics Research Unit, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Canadian Concussion Center, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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The effect of self-care education through teach back method on the quality of life in hemodialysis patients. Nephrol Ther 2020; 16:197-200. [PMID: 32532600 DOI: 10.1016/j.nephro.2020.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2019] [Revised: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Self-care education can play an important role in improving the quality of life in hemodialysis patients. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of self-care education with teach back method on the quality of life in hemodialysis patients. METHODS In this pre- and post-test clinical trial, 45 patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis at Sina hospital in Tehran were included. Patient education was done with teach back method. The duration of training were 3 sessions and the time of each session lasted from 45 minutes to one hour. To collect data from patients, a demographic questionnaire was used and to assess the quality of life of patients, kidney disease quality of life-short form before and after education was used. A significant level of 5% was determined. RESULTS The mean age of patients was 58.49±9.97 years. Among the dimensions of quality of life before education, the highest score was for physical role (64.24±7.68) and the lowest was related to job status (28.33±11.06). After training, the most score was related to emotional role (71.15±2.84) and the least was related to job status (43.87±11.54). A significant difference between the quality of life at before and after education was seen (P=0.000). CONCLUSION This study showed that self-care education through teach back method improves the quality of life in hemodialysis patients. Therefore, it is recommended that nurses in the hemodialysis unit implement self-care education through teach back method as an important task.
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Van Ierssel J, Sveistrup H, Marshall S, Graham I. The concussion recovery questionnaire (CORE-Q): conceptual model development and item generation of a concussion-specific measure of functional status. Brain Inj 2020; 34:619-629. [PMID: 32174175 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2020.1725840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Introduction: Defining and measuring limitations in functional status post-concussion has been challenging, as generic measures do not accurately reflect issues most relevant to adults with persistent post-concussion symptoms.Purpose: To develop a new concussion-specific measure of functional status for use in clinical practice and intervention trials.Method: We developed a conceptual model of functioning based on concepts identified from a previous qualitative study with persons with concussion and clinicians. An initial set of questionnaire items was generated from the concepts, codes, and conceptual model. Items were refined using cognitive interviews elicit feedback on their relevance and acceptability.Results: We developed an initial set of 145 items categorized by concepts that were reduced to 50. Our final item set resulted in the COncussion REcovery Questionnaire, which contains a total of 53 items split into 3 separate scales: the Post-Concussion Functional Scale, Concussion Modifiers Scale, and Global Functional Recovery Scale.Conclusion: The new Concussion Recovery Questionnaire is a self-reported measure of functional status for monitoring outcomes in clinical practice and in clinical intervention trials following concussion. Further studies are necessary to provide evidence of the measure's psychometric properties and to determine the questionnaire's ability to facilitate clinical decision-making.
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.,Research Institute, Bruyère, Ottawa, Canada
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Canada.,School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Centre for Practice-Changing Research, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada.,School of Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.,School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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van Ierssel J, O'Neil J, Sveistrup H, Marshall S, Graham I. A qualitative study of persons with persistent postconcussion symptoms and clinicians with concussion expertise to inform the development of a concussion-specific questionnaire. Disabil Rehabil 2020; 43:3365-3376. [PMID: 32223453 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1743772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To explore the experiences of adults with persistent postconcussion symptoms and clinicians to inform the development of a concussion-specific questionnaire. METHODS Using a qualitative descriptive design, we conducted 10 focus groups with persons with persistent post-concussion symptoms (n = 35; female 66%; age range 19.0-65.1 years) and semi-structured interviews with clinicians with concussion expertise (n = 16; female 81%). Thematic analysis was used to identify themes within their narratives. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provided a standardized language for coding. RESULTS Three overarching themes emerged from the data: Functioning, Environmental and Personal Factors, and Capacity. Functioning mapped closely onto Activities and Participation within the ICF. Contextual factors, both Environmental and Personal, had a significant influence on functioning following concussion. Capacity was a unique finding that described how long a person is able to engage in a task before the onset or worsening of symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Capacity is fundamental to measuring limitations in functioning based on symptom threshold and time to recovery. The impact of contextual factors on functioning needs to be considered on a continuum from barrier to facilitator. These findings provide the basis for the development of a concussion-specific questionnaire.Implications for RehabilitationClinicians should explore with their patients limitations across all areas of functioning.Clinicians should explore and address support and relationships, attitudes of others, access to affordable and high-quality healthcare, coping strategies, and a patient's own knowledge of concussion as these influence functioning.Current guidelines recommend a symptom-based approach to concussion management, whereas persons with concussion emphasize the importance of measuring functional capacity.Capacity is defined as the length of time one can perform a task before symptom onset, primarily fatigue.Currently, no concussion-specific measure of functioning exists.
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- Jacquie van Ierssel
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Bruyère Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Practice-Changing Research, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,School of Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Sulaiman SK, Aldersey HM, Fayed N, Kaka B, Okyere C. Quality of life assessment scales in polio survivors: a scoping review. Qual Life Res 2019; 28:2341-2357. [PMID: 31028511 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-019-02185-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Quality of life evaluation is essential to explore the effect of paralytic polio on the daily life experience of the polio survivor. Researchers have employed a range of assessment instruments to evaluate quality of life among polio survivors. Hence, to select the appropriate scale, it is crucial to compare the contents and psychometric properties of these instruments. PURPOSE This scoping review explores quality of life instruments that are used in polio literature and analyzes their contents and psychometric properties using the Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) criteria. METHOD Using the Arksey and O'Malley framework, we conducted a literature search in the following electronic databases Medline, CINAHL, Web of Science, Embase, and Google Scholar to identify relevant studies that focused on quality of life of polio survivors. Of the 88 articles that qualify for full-text screening, 34 studies met our inclusion criteria. Two independent reviewers extracted data from the selected studies via Covidence, a reference manager that allows for blinding of reviews. RESULTS Most of the instruments included in this review are generic, self-reported, and multidimensional. Despite having mostly adequate psychometric properties, these properties were not evaluated in polio survivors. CONCLUSION The information provided in this review could be used to guide instrument selection and identify the need to develop a new tool or to adapt a pre-existing scale for measuring quality of life among polio survivors.
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- Surajo Kamilu Sulaiman
- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Louise D. Acton Building, 31 George Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada.
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- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Louise D. Acton Building, 31 George Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Louise D. Acton Building, 31 George Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, PMB 3011, Kano, Nigeria
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- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Louise D. Acton Building, 31 George Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada
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