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da Silva T, Luvizutto G, Martins L, da Costa R, de Souza J, Winckler F, Sartor L, Modolo G, Ferreira N, Rodrigues J, Kanda R, Fogaroli M, Borges G, Rizzatti G, Ribeiro P, Pires D, Favoretto D, Aguiar L, Bazan S, Betting L, Antunes L, Nunes H, Pereira V, Edwards T, Pontes-Neto O, Conforto A, Bazan R. Barriers to patient recruitment in a poststroke neurorehabilitation multicenter trial in Brazil. Braz J Med Biol Res 2023; 56:e12326. [PMID: 36722659 PMCID: PMC9883007 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x2023e12326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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There is a high demand for stroke rehabilitation in the Brazilian public health system, but most studies that have addressed rehabilitation for unilateral spatial neglect (USN) after stroke have been performed in high-income countries. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze USN patient recruitment in a multicenter noninvasive brain stimulation clinical trial performed in Brazil and to provide study design recommendations for future studies. We evaluated the reasons for exclusion of patients from a multicenter, randomized, double-blinded clinical trial of rehabilitation of USN patients after stroke. Clinical and demographic variables were compared between the included and excluded patients. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed. Only 173 of the 1953 potential neglect patients (8.8%) passed the initial screening. After screening evaluation, 87/173 patients (50.3%) were excluded for clinical reasons. Cognitive impairment led to the exclusion of 21/87 patients (24.1%). Low socioeconomic status led to the exclusion of 37/173 patients (21.4%). Difficulty obtaining transportation to access treatment was the most common reason for their exclusion (16/37 patients, 43.3%). The analyzed Brazilian institutions have potential for conducting studies of USN. The recruitment of stroke survivors with USN was restricted by the study design and limited financial support. A history of cognitive impairment, intracranial stenting or craniectomy, and lack of transportation were the most common barriers to participating in a multicenter noninvasive brain stimulation trial among patients with USN after stroke.
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- T.R. da Silva
- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil,Departamento de Reabilitação, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia Aplicada, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, MG, Brasil
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Reabilitação, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Neurologia, Psicologia e Psiquiatria, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Neurologia, Psicologia e Psiquiatria, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Reabilitação, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Neurologia, Psicologia e Psiquiatria, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Neurologia, Psicologia e Psiquiatria, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Neurologia, Psicologia e Psiquiatria, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Neurologia, Psicologia e Psiquiatria, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Neurologia, Psicologia e Psiquiatria, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Neurociências e Ciências do Comportamento, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Neurociências e Ciências do Comportamento, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Neurologia, Psicologia e Psiquiatria, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Reabilitação, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Saúde Pública, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Department of Neurology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Departamento de Neurociências e Ciências do Comportamento, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Neurociências e Ciências do Comportamento, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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- Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Neurologia, Psicologia e Psiquiatria, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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Nascimento LR, Gaviorno LF, de Souza Brunelli M, Gonçalves JV, Arêas FZDS. Home-based is as effective as centre-based rehabilitation for improving upper limb motor recovery and activity limitations after stroke: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Clin Rehabil 2022; 36:1565-1577. [PMID: 36017563 DOI: 10.1177/02692155221121015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This systematic review aimed to examine the effects of home-based exercises in comparison with centre-based exercises for improving the paretic upper limb after stroke. DATA SOURCES AMED, MEDLINE, EMBASE CINAHL, Cochrane, PsycINFO, and PEDro databases. REVIEW METHODS Only randomized clinical trials were included. Participants in the reviewed studies were adults at any time after stroke. The experimental intervention was home-based exercises compared with centre-based exercises. Outcome data related to strength, motor recovery, dexterity, activity, and participation were extracted from the eligible trials and combined in meta-analyses. The quality of included trials was assessed by the PEDro scores. The quality of evidence was determined according to the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system. RESULTS Eight trials, involving 488 participants, were included. Most trials (63%) delivered semi-supervised interventions (amount of supervision 3-43%), and three trials provided full supervision. Random-effects meta-analyses provided moderate- to high-quality evidence that home- and centre-based exercises provide similar effects on motor recovery (MD 1.4 points; 95% CI -0.9 to 3.8), dexterity (MD -0.01 pegs/s; 95% CI -0.04 to 0.05), upper limb activity performance (SMD -0.04; 95% CI -0.25 to 0.18), and quality of movement (0.1 points; 95% CI -0.2 to 0.4). Effects on strength were also similar but the quality of the evidence was rated as low. No trials examined effects on participation. CONCLUSION Effects of home-based prescribed exercises on upper limb motor recovery, dexterity, and activity are likely to be similar to improvements obtained by centre-based exercises after stroke.
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- Lucas R Nascimento
- Center of Health Sciences, Discipline of Physiotherapy, 28126Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitoria, ES, Brazil
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- Center of Health Sciences, Discipline of Physiotherapy, 28126Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitoria, ES, Brazil
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- Center of Health Sciences, Discipline of Physiotherapy, 28126Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitoria, ES, Brazil
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- Center of Health Sciences, Discipline of Physiotherapy, 28126Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitoria, ES, Brazil
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- Center of Health Sciences, Discipline of Physiotherapy, 28126Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitoria, ES, Brazil
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Feital AMBDF, Gonçalves BM, de Souza TR, Christo PP, Scalzo PL. Pilates method for low back pain in individuals with Parkinson’s disease: A feasibility study. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2022; 32:19-28. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Stroke survivors’ preferences regarding study participation in rehabilitation research. BMC Med Res Methodol 2022; 22:36. [PMID: 35094690 PMCID: PMC8802413 DOI: 10.1186/s12874-022-01521-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background To pursue high quality research, successful participant recruitment is essential, but recruitment rates are often low. This is specifically true in target populations with impairments, for instance, among stroke survivors. Previous studies focusing on recruitment have mainly relied on information from professionals, and there is therefore a need to contribute with new methodological insights to how potential rehabilitation research participants describe their interest and preferences to participate in research. The purpose of this study was to generate knowledge about stroke survivors’ interest in participating in rehabilitation research, reasons for being interested or not, and preferred forms and foci of rehabilitation interventions. An additional aim was to describe preferences regarding survey administration modes and processes for recruitment to studies. Method This cross-sectional study recruited Swedish residents who had sustained a stroke, initially by using advertisement on the National Stroke Association’s website, flyers posted at local occupational and physical therapy offices and at local stroke/senior organization meetings. Secondly, participants were recruited through a local stroke register. The survey, administered either in a paper form returned by postal mail; online or as a phone interview with 128 stroke survivors. Results Most of the participants were interested in participating in rehabilitation research, particularly younger persons (p = 0.001) and those closer to stroke onset (p = 0.047). Contribution to research, possibility to try new rehabilitation interventions and meeting others in the same situation were reasons that attracted an interest to participate. Other important aspects were related to motivation, individual needs, as well as how skilled the people who provided the intervention were. Participants preferred group-based programs, and programs focusing on regaining lost functions were highly requested. A majority wanted to be contacted through postal mail (70%) and most of them (90%) used the paper form to respond to the survey. Conclusions A range of personal and external aspects, including challenges related to digitized administration modes, should be considered to achieve high participation rates in rehabilitation research targeting stroke survivors. The importance of addressing individual needs and prerequisites in an individualized manner should not be underestimated and might be a useful strategy to recruitment success.
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Peniche PDC, Pinto APDS, Ribeiro RLMN, Martins JC, Faria CDCDM. Recruitment, retention, attendance, and adherence of a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effects of task-specific training with individuals post stroke. FISIOTERAPIA E PESQUISA 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1809-2950/20008529012022en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Individuals who suffered stroke benefit from different therapeutic strategies whose efficacy has been proved by well-designed randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Understanding study steps may assist researchers in conducting future RCTs. Thus, the objective of this study was to describe the process of recruitment, retention, attendance, and adherence in conducting RCTs with individuals in the chronic phase of stroke in the municipality of Belo Horizonte/MG/Brazil, with the purpose of investigating the efficacy of specific task training for both lower and upper limbs in improving patients’ physical activity and mobility. Results showed that, of the 674 potential participants, it was impossible to contact 240 individuals and 384 were excluded from our sample for failing to meet eligibility criteria. In total, 50 individuals participated in clinical evaluations and 14 were excluded from the study for the same reason. Overall, 36 individuals started the interventions, a 5.3% recruitment rate. An 80.6% retention rate was observed. In total, seven individuals left the study, mainly due to lack of interest in the activities. We found an 80.9% attendance rate, and the main reason for missing medical appointments was incompatibility with treatment schedule. We also observed an 82.7% adherence rate. Of these, 180 interrupted sessions were mainly due to patients leaving early. These results indicate some difficulties found in conducting RCTs with individuals in the chronic phase of stroke, especially regarding specific task training. Despite these difficulties, the proposed intervention can be considered feasible.
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Peniche PDC, Pinto APDS, Ribeiro RLMN, Martins JC, Faria CDCDM. Recrutamento, retenção, presença e adesão de um ensaio clínico aleatorizado para avaliar os efeitos do treino específico da tarefa em indivíduos pós-acidente vascular encefálico. FISIOTERAPIA E PESQUISA 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1809-2950/20008529012022pt] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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RESUMO Indivíduos acometidos pelo acidente vascular encefálico (AVE) se beneficiam de diferentes estratégias terapêuticas que apresentam comprovação da eficácia por meio da condução de ensaios clínicos aleatorizados (ECA) bem delineados. Compreender as etapas do estudo pode auxiliar os pesquisadores na realização de futuros ensaios clínicos. Dessa forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi descrever o processo de recrutamento, retenção, presença e adesão na condução de um ECA realizado com indivíduos pós-AVE na fase crônica na cidade de Belo Horizonte (MG), Brasil, com o propósito de investigar a eficácia do treino específico da tarefa para membros superiores e inferiores na melhora do nível de atividade física e mobilidade. Nos resultados, foi observado que dos 674 potenciais participantes, não foi possível contatar 240; 384 não foram avaliados por não atenderem aos critérios de elegibilidade. Participaram da avaliação presencial 50 indivíduos e 14 não fizeram parte do estudo pelo mesmo motivo. Apenas 36 indivíduos iniciaram as intervenções (taxa de recrutamento de 5,3%). Uma taxa de retenção de 80,6% foi observada. Sete indivíduos abandonaram o estudo, principalmente por desinteresse pelas atividades. A taxa de presença foi de 80,9%, e o principal motivo para ausência nas sessões foi incompatibilidade de horário com as consultas médicas. A taxa de adesão foi de 82,7%, com 180 interrupções durante as sessões, sendo sair mais cedo o motivo mais comum. Esses resultados indicam algumas dificuldades no processo de condução do ECA com indivíduos na fase crônica do AVE envolvendo treino específico da tarefa. Apesar dessas dificuldades, a intervenção proposta pode ser considerada viável.
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de Menezes KKP, Ada L, Teixeira-Salmela LF, Scianni AA, Avelino PR, Faria CDCDM, Nascimento LR. Home-Based Interventions may Increase Recruitment, Adherence, and Measurement of outcomes in Clinical Trials of Stroke Rehabilitation. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2021; 30:106022. [PMID: 34364011 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2021.106022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the completion rates of a home-based randomized trial, which examined home-based high-intensity respiratory muscle training after stroke compared with sham intervention. MATERIALS AND METHODS Completion was examined in terms of recruitment (enrolment and retention), intervention (adherence and delivery of home-visits) and measurement (collection of outcomes). RESULTS Enrolment was 32% and retention was 97% at post-intervention and 84% at follow-up. Adherence to the intervention was high at 87%. Furthermore, 83% of planned home-visits were conducted and 100% of outcomes were collected from those attending measurement sessions. CONCLUSION This home-based randomized trial demonstrated high rates of enrolment, retention, adherence, delivery of home-visits, and collection of outcomes. Home-based interventions may help to improve completion rates of randomized trials.
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- NeuroGroup, Department of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- NeuroGroup, Department of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- NeuroGroup, Department of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Center of Health Sciences, Discipline of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, ES 9043-900, Brazil.
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Avelino PR, Nascimento LR, Menezes KKP, Tenório RA, Cândido GN, Christovão IS, Teixeira-Salmela LF. Validation of the telephone-based assessment of locomotion ability after stroke. Int J Rehabil Res 2021; 44:88-91. [PMID: 33234843 DOI: 10.1097/mrr.0000000000000447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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The aim of the study was to validate the telephone-based application of the ABILOCO questionnaire for the assessment of locomotion ability after stroke. Individuals after stroke answered the ABILOCO-Brazil questionnaire on two randomized occasions, face-to-face and by telephone, 5-7 days apart. The mean difference between the interviews was reported. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was calculated to investigate the agreement between the total scores, and weighted-Kappa statistics to investigate the agreement between the individual items. A total of 92 individuals were included. There was no significant difference in the mean scores between face-to-face and telephone-based applications of the ABILOCO [mean difference 0.17 logits; 95% confidence interval (CI), -0.88 to 0.54]. A high level of agreement was found between the ABILOCO total scores obtained between both applications (ICC = 0.90; 95% CI, 0.84-0.93), and most of the individual items had, on average, moderate agreement. The ABILOCO showed to be a reliable questionnaire for telephone assessment of locomotion ability after stroke.
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- Patrick R Avelino
- NeuroGroup, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte
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- NeuroGroup, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte
- Discipline of Physical Therapy, Center of Health Sciences, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, Brazil
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- NeuroGroup, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte
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- NeuroGroup, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte
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- NeuroGroup, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte
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- NeuroGroup, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte
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- NeuroGroup, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte
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Moustafa IM, Diab A, Shousha T, Harrison DE. Does restoration of sagittal cervical alignment improve cervicogenic headache pain and disability: A 2-year pilot randomized controlled trial. Heliyon 2021; 7:e06467. [PMID: 33786392 PMCID: PMC7988315 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To investigate the feasibility and effect of a multimodal program for improving chronic cervicogenic headache (CGH) via the addition of sagittal cervical spine alignment correction. DESIGN Pilot, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial. PARTICIPANTS 60 patients with CGH, straightening of the cervical lordosis, and forward head posture (FHP) were randomly assigned using permuted-block randomization either to a control (n = 30) or an experimental group (n = 30). INTERVENTIONS Subjects in both groups received a multimodal program where the denneroll cervical spine extension traction orthotic was added to the experimental group only. Feasibility was assessed through recruitment rate, compliance rate, adherence rate, safety, and global satisfaction in addition to clinical outcome measures: FHP distance, cervical lordosis, headache frequency, headache disability inventory (HDI), headache impact test-6 (HIT-6), and daily defined dose (DDD). Evaluations were performed at: baseline, 10 weeks, 1 year follow up, and 2-year follow up. The assessor was blind to group allocation for all measured outcomes. RESULTS The recruitment rate was 60%, 78 % out of them completed the entire study. The recruited participants complied with 98% of the required visits. No adverse events were recorded and greater overall satisfaction with the interventions was reported. Greater improvements were found for the experimental group's cervical lordosis (f = 259.9, P< < .001) and FHP (f = 142.5, P< < .001). At 10 weeks, both groups showed equal improvements in CGH outcomes: headache frequency (P = 0.07), HDI (P = 0.07), HIT-6 (P = .2), and DDD (P = .3). In contrast, at the 1-year and 2-year follow up, between group differences were found for all CGH outcomes, P < .00, indicating greater improvement in the experimental group. CONCLUSION The results indicated feasibility for recruitment rate, compliance rate, exercise session adherence, safety, and global satisfaction. At 1-year and 2-year follow-up, the addition of the denneroll orthotic device revealed positive influence on CGH management outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was retrospectively registered with the Pan African Clinical Trial Registry (PACTR201605001650300).
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- Ibrahim M. Moustafa
- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Martins JC, Nadeau S, Aguiar LT, Scianni AA, Teixeira-Salmela LF, De Morais Faria CDC. Efficacy of task-specific circuit training on physical activity levels and mobility of stroke patients: A randomized controlled trial. NeuroRehabilitation 2020; 47:451-462. [PMID: 33136078 DOI: 10.3233/nre-203207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Impaired mobility is related to low physical activity (PA) levels observed after stroke. Therapeutic approaches, such as task-specific circuit training (TSCT), used to improve mobility in individuals with stroke, could also improve PA levels. OBJECTIVE To investigate the efficacy of TSCT, focused on both upper (UL) and lower (LL) limbs, in improving PA levels and mobility (primary outcomes), as well as muscle strength, exercise capacity, and quality of life (secondary outcomes) in subjects with stroke. METHODS A randomized controlled trial with 36 subjects with chronic stroke was conducted. Experimental group: TSCT, involving both UL and LL. CONTROL GROUP global stretching, memory exercises, and education sessions. Both groups received 60 minute sessions/week over 12 weeks. Outcomes were measured at baseline, post-intervention and 16 week follow-up. RESULTS No changes were found for primary and secondary outcomes (0.11≤p≤0.99), except for quality of life, which improved in the experimental group post-intervention and 16 week follow-up (p = 0.02). CONCLUSION TSCT focused on both UL and LL was not effective on PA levels and mobility of individuals with chronic stroke, however, improvements in quality of life were observed. Since this is the first study to investigate this combined training aimed at improving PA levels, future studies are necessary to better understand the impact of this type of intervention.
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- Júlia Caetano Martins
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Department of Physical Therapy, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Université de Montreal (UdeM), Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation (CRIR), Institut de réadaptation Gingras-Lindsay de Montréal (IRGLM), CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l'île-de-Montréal, Montréal, Canada
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Department of Physical Therapy, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Department of Physical Therapy, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Validation of the Telephone-Based Application of the ABILHAND for Assessment of Manual Ability After Stroke. J Neurol Phys Ther 2020; 44:256-260. [DOI: 10.1097/npt.0000000000000326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Brito SAFD, Aguiar LT, Garcia LN, Peniche PDC, Reis MTFD, Faria CDCDM. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing and aerobic treadmill training after stroke: Feasibility of a controlled trial. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2020; 29:104854. [PMID: 32404287 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.104854] [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: 01/17/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the feasibility and safety of a randomized controlled trial that performed cardiopulmonary exercise testing and 12 weeks of aerobic treadmill training in individuals in the chronic phase after stroke. METHODS The following data were recorded: number of individuals contacted to participate, that attended in the evaluation session, and that were included (recruited) in the study; retention, attendance and adherence rates; reasons for exclusion, withdrawal, non-attendance and non-completing exercise; adverse events. RESULTS From 230 individuals that were contacted, 39 (17%) attended the evaluation session and 22 (9.6%) were recruited in the study, 11 in each group (control and experimental). The main source of recruitment was other research projects (43.5%). The main reason for exclusion was unavailability (22%). Six out of 39 individuals (15.4%) that attended in the evaluation session were not able to perform the cardiopulmonary exercise testing. All subjects included showed a respiratory exchange ratio ≥1.0 (considered as maximal effort in the CPET). Retention rate was 81% and the main reason of withdrawal was unavailability (75%). The overall attendance rate was 88% and the main reason for non-attendance was illness/sickness (20.8%). The adherence rate was 99% and the reasons for non-completing sessions were illness/sickness (60%) or delay (40%). No serious adverse events occurred. CONCLUSION Recruitment rate was low, retention rate was moderate, attendance and adherence rates were high. No serious adverse events occurred. It was feasible and safe to execute a randomized clinical trial that performed cardiopulmonary exercise testing and 12 weeks of aerobic treadmill training.
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- Sherindan Ayessa Ferreira De Brito
- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Campus Pampulha, CEP: 31270-910, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Campus Pampulha, CEP: 31270-910, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Campus Pampulha, CEP: 31270-910, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Campus Pampulha, CEP: 31270-910, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Campus Pampulha, CEP: 31270-910, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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de Menezes KKP, Nascimento LR, Avelino PR, Teixeira-Salmela LF. Benefits of Home-Based Respiratory Muscle Training from the Perspectives of Individuals Who Had a Stroke: Qualitative Study. PM R 2020; 12:990-996. [PMID: 31943848 DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.12324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although the significance of respiratory muscle training has been established in the literature, there is a need to understand the participants' perceptions of the benefits of this intervention. OBJECTIVE To understand how individuals who had a stroke perceive changes in their body functions and structures, activities, and participation after a high-intensity respiratory muscle training intervention and to understand their perceptions of the benefits and limitations of a home-based intervention. DESIGN Qualitative study. SETTING Community-dwelling patients. PATIENTS Fifteen individuals who had a stroke. METHODS For this qualitative study, interviews were conducted using a semistructured questionnaire about topics related to participation in a home-based respiratory muscle training intervention. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed using thematic content analysis. RESULTS Fifteen participants were interviewed. Most of the participants reported positive perceptions of body functions and structures, grouped into two thematic categories (breathing and speech); activity, also grouped into two thematic categories (walking and domestic activities); and participation, grouped into one thematic category (community-leisure activities). Answers about the benefits of a home-based intervention were grouped into three thematic categories (no need to leave home, commitment to training, and comfort). All participants reported that they would recommend the intervention to other stroke patients and that they were either satisfied or very satisfied with the intervention. Most (80%) participants did not consider the intervention difficult to perform. CONCLUSION Individuals who had experienced a stroke perceived the benefits of high-intensity home-based respiratory muscle training in all components of function.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.,Discipline of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, Brazil
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Ferreira IS, Pinto CB, Saleh Velez FG, Leffa DT, Vulcano de Toledo Piza P, Fregni F. Recruitment challenges in stroke neurorecovery clinical trials. Contemp Clin Trials Commun 2019; 15:100404. [PMID: 31360793 PMCID: PMC6639562 DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2019.100404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2018] [Revised: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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There are multiple available treatments to enhance stroke rehabilitation, although few interventions have confirmed significant clinical improvements on motor function in pivotal Randomized Clinical Trials. Development of large Randomized Clinical Trials is limited by several barriers and low enrollment rate is considered an important factor. Consequently, most of the evidence comes from small sample size studies, often leading to limited conclusions. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), about 80% of clinical trials in the United States do not achieve their timelines, increasing research costs and postponing regulatory approval of new therapies. Given that the success of a Randomized Clinical Trial is dependent on enrolling an adequate number of subjects, effective strategies to enhance recruitment rates are highly desirable. In addition, given the resources and time limitations, it is important to understand which strategies are most cost-effective. In this manuscript, we summarize and discuss nine recruitment strategies used in an NIH R21 sponsored clinical trial, including medical records review and online advertising, among others. In addition, we developed an index to compare the time spent benefit of each approach and guide the allocation of the recruitment efforts. For this trial, online advertising and referral from health care professionals other than physicians were the strategies with greater time-benefit, leading to the largest number of stroke subjects enrolled.
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- Isadora Santos Ferreira
- Laboratory of Neuromodulation & Center for Clinical Research Learning, Physics and Rehabilitation Department, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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- Laboratory of Neuromodulation & Center for Clinical Research Learning, Physics and Rehabilitation Department, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.,Department of Neuroscience and Behavior, Psychology Institute, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuromodulation & Center for Clinical Research Learning, Physics and Rehabilitation Department, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.,University of Chicago Medical Center, Department of Neurology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Laboratory of Neuromodulation & Center for Clinical Research Learning, Physics and Rehabilitation Department, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.,Laboratory of Pain Pharmacology and Neuromodulation: Pre-Clinical Studies - Pharmacology Department, Institute of Basic Health Sciences, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuromodulation & Center for Clinical Research Learning, Physics and Rehabilitation Department, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.,Albert Einstein Hospital, Intensive Care Department, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuromodulation & Center for Clinical Research Learning, Physics and Rehabilitation Department, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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Exercise interventions for patients with advanced cancer: A systematic review of recruitment, attrition, and exercise adherence rates. Palliat Support Care 2019; 17:686-696. [DOI: 10.1017/s1478951519000312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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AbstractPurposePatients with advanced cancer can experience debilitating physical symptoms, making participation in exercise programs difficult. This systematic review investigated the recruitment, adherence, and attrition rates of patients with advanced cancer participating in exercise interventions and examined components of exercise programs that may affect these rates.MethodsRelevant studies were identified in a systematic search of CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO, and EMBASE to December 2017. Two quality assessment tools were used, and levels of evidence were assigned according to the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (CEBM) guidelines.ResultsThe search identified 18 studies published between 2004 and 2017. Recruitment, adherence, and attrition rates varied widely among the studies reviewed. The mean recruitment rate was 49% (standard deviation [SD] = 17; range 15–74%). Patient-reported barriers to recruitment included time constraints and difficulties in traveling to exercise centers. Levels of adherence ranged from 44% to 95%; however, the definition of adherence varied substantially among trials. The average attrition rate was 24% (SD = 8; range 10–42%), with progression of disease status reported as the main cause for dropout during exercise interventions.Significance of resultsConcentrated efforts are needed to increase the numbers of patients with advanced disease recruited to exercise programs. Broadening the eligibility criteria for exercise interventions may improve accrual numbers of patients with advanced cancer to exercise trials and ensure patients recruited are representative of clinical practice.
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Masterson-Algar P, Burton CR, Rycroft-Malone J. The generation of consensus guidelines for carrying out process evaluations in rehabilitation research. BMC Med Res Methodol 2018; 18:180. [PMID: 30594133 PMCID: PMC6311071 DOI: 10.1186/s12874-018-0647-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although in recent years there has been a strong increase in published research on theories (e.g. realist evaluation, normalization process theory) driving and guiding process evaluations of complex interventions, there is limited guidance to help rehabilitation researchers design and carry out process evaluations. This can lead to the risk of process evaluations being unsystematic. This paper reports on the development of new consensus guidelines that address the specific challenges of conducting process evaluations alongside clinical trials of rehabilitation interventions. METHODS A formal consensus process was carried out based on a modified nominal group technique, which comprised two phases. Phase I was informed by the findings of a systematic review, and included a nominal group meeting with an expert panel of participants to rate and discuss the proposed statements. Phase II was an in depth semi-structured telephone interviews with expert panel participants in order to further discuss the structure and contents of the revised guidelines. Frequency of rating responses to each statement was calculated and thematic analysis was carried out on all qualitative data. RESULTS The guidelines for carrying out process evaluations within complex intervention rehabilitation research were produced by combining findings from Phase I and Phase II. The consensus guidelines include recommendations that are grouped in seven sections. These sections are theoretical work, design and methods, context, recruitment and retention, intervention staff, delivery of the intervention and results. These sections represent different aspects or stages of the evaluation process. CONCLUSION The consensus guidelines here presented can play a role at assisting rehabilitation researchers at the time of designing and conducting process evaluations alongside trials of complex interventions. The guidelines break new ground in terms of concepts and theory and works towards a consensus in regards to how rehabilitation researchers should go about carrying out process evaluations and how this evaluation should be linked into the proposed trials. These guidelines may be used, adapted and tested by rehabilitation researchers depending on the research stage or study design (e.g. feasibility trial, pilot trial, etc.).
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- P. Masterson-Algar
- Bangor Institute for Health & Medical Research, School of Healthcare Sciences, Bangor University, Ffriddoedd Road, Bangor, UK
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- Bangor Institute for Health & Medical Research, School of Healthcare Sciences, Bangor University, Ffriddoedd Road, Bangor, UK
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- Bangor Institute for Health & Medical Research, School of Healthcare Sciences, Bangor University, Ffriddoedd Road, Bangor, UK
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Pires DS, Boasquevisque DDS, Speciali DS, Silva GS, Conforto AB. Success of promotion strategies for a stroke rehabilitation protocol. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 64:443-447. [PMID: 30304144 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.64.05.443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Accepted: 11/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To prospectively evaluate the success of promotion strategies for a protocol of motor rehabilitation strategies for patients with stroke at Albert Einstein Hospital. METHODS In a clinical trial of neuromodulation and rehabilitation for patients with stroke, conventional methods of dissemination and publications about the research protocol in social networks or on the hospital's website were performed. Frequencies of types of advertisements that reached potentially eligible subjects were calculated. RESULTS Data from 80 potentially eligible patients were analyzed. The types of ads that motivated contacts more frequently were social media (38.8%) and information provided to physicians from other hospitals (23.8%) (p=0,288). The frequencies of contacts motivated by publications on the internet (53%) and conventional strategies (47%) were similar. Facebook was the digital strategy associated with the higher number of contacts, followed by the hospital's website. CONCLUSION Social networks and websites can be as effective as traditional methods of advertisement, in order to reach patients for stroke rehabilitation protocols. These results may have an impact on the planning of clinical trials, including studies that evaluate effects of rehabilitation interventions in patients with stroke.
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Locomotor training using an overground robotic exoskeleton in long-term manual wheelchair users with a chronic spinal cord injury living in the community: Lessons learned from a feasibility study in terms of recruitment, attendance, learnability, performance and safety. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2018; 15:12. [PMID: 29490678 PMCID: PMC5831695 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-018-0354-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Accepted: 02/15/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background For individuals who sustain a complete motor spinal cord injury (SCI) and rely on a wheelchair as their primary mode of locomotion, overground robotic exoskeletons represent a promising solution to stand and walk again. Although overground robotic exoskeletons have gained tremendous attention over the past decade and are now being transferred from laboratories to clinical settings, their effects remain unclear given the paucity of scientific evidence and the absence of large-scale clinical trials. This study aims to examine the feasibility of a locomotor training program with an overground robotic exoskeleton in terms of recruitment, attendance, and drop-out rates as well as walking performance, learnability, and safety. Methods Individuals with a SCI were invited to participate in a 6 to 8-week locomotor training program with a robotic exoskeleton encompassing 18 sessions. Selected participants underwent a comprehensive screening process and completed two familiarization sessions with the robotic exoskeleton. The outcome measures were the rate of recruitment of potential participants, the rate of attendance at training sessions, the rate of drop-outs, the ability to walk with the exoskeleton, and its progression over the program as well as the adverse events. Results Out of 49 individuals who expressed their interest in participating in the study, only 14 initiated the program (recruitment rate = 28.6%). Of these, 13 individuals completed the program (drop-out rate = 7.1%) and attended 17.6 ± 1.1 sessions (attendance rate = 97.9%). Their greatest standing time, walking time, and number of steps taken during a session were 64.5 ± 10.2 min, 47.2 ± 11.3 min, and 1843 ± 577 steps, respectively. During the training program, these last three parameters increased by 45.3%, 102.1%, and 248.7%, respectively. At the end of the program, when walking with the exoskeleton, most participants required one therapist (85.7%), needed stand-by or contact-guard assistance (57.1%), used forearm crutches (71.4%), and reached a walking speed of 0.25 ± 0.05 m/s. Five participants reported training-related pain or stiffness in the upper extremities during the program. One participant sustained bilateral calcaneal fractures and stopped the program. Conclusions This study confirms that larger clinical trials investigating the effects of a locomotor training program with an overground robotic exoskeleton are feasible and relatively safe in individuals with complete motor SCI. Moreover, to optimize the recruitment rate and safety in future trials, this study now highlights the need of developing pre-training rehabilitation programs to increase passive lower extremity range of motion and standing tolerance. This study also calls for the development of clinical practice guidelines targeting fragility fracture risk assessment linked to the use of overground robotic exoskeletons.
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Pinto CB, Vélez FGS, French MN, Zeng D, Crandell D, Bolognini N, Merabet LB, Fregni F. STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE RECRUITMENT METHODS IN PHANTOM LIMB PAIN CLINICAL TRIALS. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 4:72-79. [PMID: 29683138 DOI: 10.18203/2349-3259.ijct20171917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Phantom Limp Pain (PLP) was first described in 1551. To date, its mechanisms and novel interventions remain mostly untested. Only limited conclusions can be drawn from few and small randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on PLP. In this scenario, recruitment strategies are crucial in order to overcome inherent challenges to recruit PLP subjects for clinical trials. Although there are many methods to enhance recruitment and also retention, in this article we discuss these methods based on a common topic: dissemination. We summarize and discuss 10 strategies of recruitment related to the dissemination of information based on the notion that an increase in trial awareness may lead to both increased recruitment and also increased external generalizability. In addition, in our discussion we included insights based on our experience recruiting PLP patients for our large NIH-sponsored clinical trial. Although specific regulatory considerations need to be considered when choosing the methods of recruitment, which may vary across different countries and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), these strategies may be applicable to most of research settings.
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- Camila Bonin Pinto
- Laboratory of Neuromodulation & Center for Clinical Research Learning, Physics and Rehabilitation Department, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.,Department of Neuroscience and Behavior, Psychology Institute, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuromodulation & Center for Clinical Research Learning, Physics and Rehabilitation Department, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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- Laboratory of Neuromodulation & Center for Clinical Research Learning, Physics and Rehabilitation Department, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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- Laboratory of Neuromodulation & Center for Clinical Research Learning, Physics and Rehabilitation Department, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Milan Center for Neuroscience - NeuroMi, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milano, Italy.,Neuropsychological Laboratory, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milano, Italy
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- The Laboratory for Visual Neuroplasticity, Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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- Laboratory of Neuromodulation & Center for Clinical Research Learning, Physics and Rehabilitation Department, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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Polese JC, Faria-Fortini ID, Basílio ML, Faria GSE, Teixeira-Salmela LF. Recruitment rate and retention of stroke subjects in cross-sectional studies. CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2017; 22:255-260. [DOI: 10.1590/1413-81232017221.14262015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2015] [Accepted: 10/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Abstract This article aimed to determine the recruitment rate of chronic stroke survivors to cross-sectional studies and to determine their retention at the two days of assessments. Participants after six months of a unilateral stroke were screened for eligibility and invited to participate in two cross-sectional studies, by telephone. The number of people who were screened, eligible, and successfully recruited was recorded. Retention at the two days of assessments was also recorded. From a list of 654 individuals, 87 were ineligible. Of the 567 left, 216 had wrong contact numbers, 144 refused to participate, and 12 had died. A total of 165 subjects participated in both studies. Out of the 56 who agreed to attend to the second day of assessment, eight did not return. The results showed that individuals with chronic stroke had low rates of recruitment and retention.
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Masterson-Algar P, Burton CR, Rycroft-Malone J. Process evaluations in neurological rehabilitation: a mixed-evidence systematic review and recommendations for future research. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e013002. [PMID: 28186944 PMCID: PMC5129134 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2016] [Revised: 09/23/2016] [Accepted: 10/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review how process evaluations are currently designed, what methodologies are used and how are they developed alongside or within neurological rehabilitation trials. METHODS This mixed-methods systematic review had two evidence streams: stream I, studies reporting process evaluations alongside neurorehabilitation trials research and stream II, methodological guidance on process evaluation design and methodology. A search strategy was designed for each evidence stream. Data regarding process evaluation core concepts and design issues were extracted using a bespoke template. Evidence from both streams was analysed separately and then synthesised in a final overarching synthesis proposing a number of recommendations for future research. RESULTS A total of 124 process evaluation studies, reporting on 106 interventions, were included in stream I evidence. 30 studies were included as stream II evidence. Synthesis 1 produced 9 themes, and synthesis 2 identified a total of 8 recommendations for process evaluation research. The overall synthesis resulted in 57 'synthesis recommendations' about process evaluation methodology grouped into 9 research areas, including the use of theory, the investigation of context, intervention staff characteristics and the delivery of the trial intervention. CONCLUSIONS There remains no consensus regarding process evaluation terminology within the neurological rehabilitation field. There is a need for process evaluations to address the nature and influence of context over time. Process evaluations should clearly describe what intervention staff bring to a trial, including skills and experience prior to joining the research. Process evaluations should monitor intervention staff's learning effects and the possible impact that these may have on trial outcomes.
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Marzolini S, Balitsky A, Jagroop D, Corbett D, Brooks D, Grace SL, Lawrence D, Oh PI. Factors Affecting Attendance at an Adapted Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Program for Individuals with Mobility Deficits Poststroke. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2016; 25:87-94. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2015.08.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2015] [Revised: 08/18/2015] [Accepted: 08/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Viljoen JE, Christie CJA. The change in motivating factors influencing commencement, adherence and retention to a supervised resistance training programme in previously sedentary post-menopausal women: a prospective cohort study. BMC Public Health 2015; 15:236. [PMID: 25884764 PMCID: PMC4362642 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-015-1543-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2014] [Accepted: 02/16/2015] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background Understanding motivators for exercise participation in post-menopausal women may impact retention to exercise programmes and inform intervention trial designs. The purpose of this investigation was to assess self-reported motivational factors influencing adherence and retention to a 24-week progressive resistance training programme. Methods Post-menopausal females (n = 34) were passively recruited to undertake a 24-week progressive resistance training protocol, in small-group sessions, on three non-consecutive days of the week. Attendance was recorded by the researcher. Qualitative reports were sourced from the sample for four phases of the study: pre-study (prior to week 1), recruitment (week 1), during study (weeks 2 – 24), and post-intervention (beyond week 24). Responses were categorised according to ten descriptors: specific health index improvement, education, flexibility of time, social contact, conscience (loyalty to the researcher), wellness, weight management, organisation parameters (pertaining to the study programme) and enjoyment of the exercises. Results Of the initial sample, 76.5% (n = 26) met the specified ≥80% attendance criterion. The primary findings were that motivation to volunteer for the study was driven by a perceived need for a structured exercise programme (50% of respondents). A commitment to the researcher was the primary motivator for continued adherence to the study for 50% of participants. Social contact with other participants was cited by 60% of the sample as the primary reason for adherence for the full duration of 24 weeks. A desire to maintain the “wellness” derived from the programme was cited by 60% as a reason for continuing an exercise routine post-study. Conclusion This study identified that routine and supervision initially attract women to exercise programmes, while social cohesion of the group setting contributes to retention over time. Understanding the changing nature of motivating factors may contribute to better overall adherence and retention to exercise programmes and interventions.
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- Janet Erica Viljoen
- Department of Human Kinetics and Ergonomics, Rhodes University, African Street, PO Box 94, Grahamstown, 6140, South Africa.
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- Department of Human Kinetics and Ergonomics, Rhodes University, African Street, PO Box 94, Grahamstown, 6140, South Africa.
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Ricci NA, Aratani MC, Caovilla HH, Ganança FF. Challenges in conducting a randomized clinical trial of older people with chronic dizziness: before, during and after vestibular rehabilitation. Contemp Clin Trials 2014; 40:26-34. [PMID: 25460341 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2014.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2014] [Revised: 10/31/2014] [Accepted: 11/01/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aims to describe the process of conducting a randomized clinical trial of elderly with chronic dizziness subjected to vestibular rehabilitation (VR) and to verify its effectiveness on dizziness intensity. METHODS Older adults (≥65 years) with chronic dizziness from vestibular disorders referred to VR were enrolled to the trial. The control group (n=40) was submitted to the Cawthorne & Cooksey protocol and the experimental group (n=42) to the modified Cawthorne & Cooksey protocol which included multiple components. Protocols were performed during individual 50-minute sessions, twice-weekly, for eight weeks. Main measures were: recruitment data (refusal and eligibility), baseline characteristics, dropout rate, session attendance, protocol adherence, adverse effects, exercise adaptation and follow-up events. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to measure dizziness intensity. RESULTS 144 elderly were referred to VR, 26.4% declined to participate and 16.7% were ineligible. There were 51 session non-attendances, with disease being the most frequent reason. Regardless of VR protocol, VAS dizziness intensity diminished along sessions (p<0.001). 88.6% of the participants reported improvement after treatment, and 22.9% mentioned an increase in dizziness on follow-up. Home exercises were no longer being performed by 21.4% of the subjects after 3 months from discharge. The final dropout rate was 14.6%. There were no differences between VR protocols on recruitment, dropout, session's attendance, adherence to protocol and treatment effects. CONCLUSIONS Our results revealed many challenges in conducting a rehabilitation trial with an elderly sample. The VR protocols showed to be feasible and suitable to reduce dizziness in older adults.
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- Natalia A Ricci
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Otoneurology, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil; Masters and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, City University of São Paulo (UNICID), São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Otoneurology, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Otoneurology, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Otoneurology, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil
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Taylor-Piliae RE, Boros D, Coull BM. Strategies to improve recruitment and retention of older stroke survivors to a randomized clinical exercise trial. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2013; 23:462-8. [PMID: 23643477 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2013.03.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2013] [Accepted: 03/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Relatively few exercise randomized clinical trials (RCTs) among stroke survivors have reported the effectiveness of recruitment and retention strategies, despite its central importance to study integrity. OBJECTIVE Our objective is to examine recruitment and retention strategies used among a group of older community-dwelling stroke survivors for an exercise RCT. METHODS Recruitment strategies were multidimensional using both paid (ie, newspaper, radio and, television) and unpaid advertisements (ie, staff visits, flyers, and brochures placed at outpatient rehabilitation centers, physician offices, and community facilities working with older adults; free media coverage of the study, presentations at stroke support groups, relatives/friends, and study Web site) to obtain referrals. Retention strategies centered on excellent communication, the study participants' needs, and having dedicated study staff. Attrition rates and adherence to the intervention were used to examine the effectiveness of these retention strategies. RESULTS A total of 393 referrals were received, 233 persons were screened, and 145 stroke survivors enrolled in the study. During 3 years of study recruitment, we achieved 97% of our enrollment target. We enrolled 62% of those screened. Study enrollment from paid advertising was 21.4% (n = 31), whereas unpaid advertisements resulted in 78.6% (n = 114) of our participants. Attrition was 10% (n = 14 dropouts), and adherence to the intervention was 85%. CONCLUSIONS Recruitment and retention of participants in an exercise RCT are time and labor intensive. Multiple recruitment and retention strategies are required to ensure an adequate sample of community-dwelling stroke survivors. Many of these strategies are also relevant for exercise RCTs among adults with other chronic illnesses.
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- Ruth E Taylor-Piliae
- Biobehavioral Health Science Division, College of Nursing, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona; Department of Neurology, University Physicians Healthcare, University of Arizona Health Network, Tucson, Arizona
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Kilbride C, Norris M, Theis N, Mohagheghi AA. Action for Rehabilitation from Neurological Injury (ARNI): A pragmatic study of functional training for stroke survivors. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.4236/ojtr.2013.12008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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