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Gallow S, Beard J, McGinley J, Olver J, Williams G. Cardiorespiratory fitness assessment and training in the early sub-acute phase of recovery following traumatic brain injury: a systematic review. Brain Inj 2024:1-12. [PMID: 38828871 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2024.2361638] [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: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To examine the safety of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) assessment and training in the early sub-acute phase of recovery (≤3 months) following moderate-to-extremely severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS A systematic review was completed in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Studies investigating adults and adolescents ≥15 years with moderate-to-extremely severe TBI were considered for inclusion. The methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated according to the McMaster Guidelines for Critical Review Form - Quantitative Studies. RESULTS Eleven studies with a total of 380 participants were included in the review. Adverse events (AEs) and symptom monitoring were poorly reported. Only four studies reported on the occurrence of AEs, with a total of eight AEs reported. Three of the reported AEs were concussion-like symptoms with no further exercise-induced symptom exacerbation reported. No serious AEs were reported. CONCLUSION There is no evidence to suggest that CRF assessment and training is unsafe in the early sub-acute phase of recovery following moderate-to-extremely severe TBI. However, despite the low AE and symptom exacerbation rates identified, a timeframe for safe commencement was unable to be established due to poor reporting and/or monitoring of exercise-induced symptoms and AEs in the current literature.
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- Sara Gallow
- Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health, Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health, Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health, Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Rehabilitation, Epworth Monash Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health, Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Lazeron-Savu E, Lenaert B, Dijkstra J, Ponds R, van Heugten C. Feasibility of a novel blended-care intervention for fatigue after acquired brain injury: a pilot study of the Tied by Tiredness intervention. Brain Inj 2024; 38:448-458. [PMID: 38324645 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2024.2311346] [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: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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PURPOSE Evidence-based treatments for fatigue after brain injury are scarce and often not personalized. An approach to foster personalization is Experience Sampling Methodology (ESM), consisting of repeated daily measurements of fatigue and related factors in daily life. We investigated the feasibility and usability of a novel six-week ESM-based intervention for fatigue after brain injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ten individuals with acquired brain injury (six men; four women) aged between 36-70 years (M = 53.3, SD = 12.9) used a mHealth application for three days each week during six-weeks; seven completed the intervention. Momentary fatigue, activities, mood, worrying, and social context were assessed with ESM and participants received weekly personalized feedback by a therapist.. RESULTS 56% of ESM-questionnaires (568/1008) were completed, providing detailed insights into individual fatigue patterns. No statistically significant decrease in response rate was found over the course of treatment. Qualitative feedback from participants revealed increased insight into factors underlying fatigue, and no problems with treatment duration or difficulties using the app. Five participants showed a decline in fatigue level during treatment. CONCLUSIONS This pilot study provides initial support for the feasibility and usability of this novel blended-care intervention, aimed at alleviating fatigue through personalized feedback and treatment strategies.
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- Ela Lazeron-Savu
- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Psychology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Lifespan Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Open University, Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Psychology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Limburg Brain Injury Center, Maasticht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Psychology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Limburg Brain Injury Center, Maasticht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Plawecki A, Henderson CE, Lotter JK, Shoger LH, Inks E, Scofield M, Voigtmann CJ, Katta-Charles S, Hornby TG. Comparative Efficacy of High-Intensity Training Versus Conventional Training in Individuals With Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Study. J Neurotrauma 2024; 41:807-817. [PMID: 38204184 DOI: 10.1089/neu.2023.0494] [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: 01/12/2024] Open
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Numerous studies have evaluated the efficacy of interventions to improve locomotion after acute-onset brain injury, although most focus on patients with stroke, with less attention toward traumatic brain injury (TBI). For example, a number of studies in patients post-stroke have evaluated the effects of high-intensity training (HIT) attempting to maximize stepping practice, while no studies have attempted this intervention in patients with TBI. The purpose of this blinded-assessor randomized trial was to evaluate the effects of HIT focused on stepping practice versus conventional training on walking and secondary outcomes in individuals with TBI. Using a crossover design, ambulatory participants with TBI >6-months duration performed HIT focused on stepping in variable contexts (overground, treadmill, stairs) or conventional training for up to 15 sessions over five weeks, with interventions alternated >4 weeks later. HIT focused on maximizing stepping practice while trying to achieve higher cardiovascular intensities (>70% heart rate reserve), while conventional training focused on impairment-based and functional exercises with no restrictions on intensities achieved. Greater increases in 6-min walk test and peak treadmill speed during graded exercise testing were observed after HIT versus conventional training, with moderate associations between differences in stepping practice and outcomes. Greater gains were also observed in estimates of aerobic capacity and efficiency after HIT, with additional improvements in selected cognitive assessments. The present study suggests that the amount and intensity of stepping practice may be important determinants of improved locomotor outcomes in patients with chronic TBI, with possible secondary benefits on aerobic capacity/efficiency and cognition. Clinical Trial Registration-URL: https://clinicaltrials.gov/; Unique Identifier: NCT04503473.
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- Abbey Plawecki
- Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Kossi O, Raats J, Wellens J, Duckaert M, De Baets S, Van de Velde D, Feys P. Efficacy of rehabilitation interventions evaluated in common neurological conditions in improving participation outcomes: A systematic review. Clin Rehabil 2024; 38:47-59. [PMID: 37501621 DOI: 10.1177/02692155231191383] [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: 07/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Modern clinical rehabilitation practice aligned to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities highlights the importance of attention to participation in the rehabilitation formulation. This systematic review investigates the efficacy of rehabilitation interventions evaluated in common neurological disorders reported to influence participation outcomes. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Web of Science and PsycINFO databases were searched from inception to 25 April 2023. Only randomised controlled trials were considered for inclusion. REVIEW METHODS The data were extracted by two independent reviewers in the following categories: characteristics of the included study publications, description of intervention and outcome measures. RESULTS A total of 1248 unique article records were identified through the databases. Twenty-eight randomized controlled trials were included with 15 publications having participation as a primary outcome measure. Articles were related to multiple sclerosis (N = 4), spinal cord injury (N = 2), stroke (N = 16) and traumatic brain injury (N = 6). Four publications showed significant differences in pre- and post-intervention within experimental groups. All four articles described participation as primary outcome measure. CONCLUSION There is a limited evidence of the identified rehabilitation interventions to improve participation in common neurological conditions. However, there was a paucity of articles involving individual with Parkinson's disease that met the inclusion criteria.
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- Oyéné Kossi
- ENATSE (Ecole Nationale de Santé Publique et de Surveillance Epidémiologique), Université de Parakou, Parakou, Benin
- REVAL, Rehabilitation Research Centre, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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- ENATSE (Ecole Nationale de Santé Publique et de Surveillance Epidémiologique), Université de Parakou, Parakou, Benin
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- ENATSE (Ecole Nationale de Santé Publique et de Surveillance Epidémiologique), Université de Parakou, Parakou, Benin
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- ENATSE (Ecole Nationale de Santé Publique et de Surveillance Epidémiologique), Université de Parakou, Parakou, Benin
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- Faculty of Medicine and Healthcare Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Research Group of Occupational Therapy, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Healthcare Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Research Group of Occupational Therapy, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- ENATSE (Ecole Nationale de Santé Publique et de Surveillance Epidémiologique), Université de Parakou, Parakou, Benin
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Snowden T, Morrison J, Boerstra M, Eyolfson E, Acosta C, Grafe E, Reid H, Brand J, Galati M, Gargaro J, Christie BR. Brain changes: aerobic exercise for traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. Front Hum Neurosci 2023; 17:1307507. [PMID: 38188504 PMCID: PMC10771390 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2023.1307507] [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: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Introduction Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) accounts for millions of hospitalizations and deaths worldwide. Aerobic exercise is an easily implementable, non-pharmacological intervention to treat TBI, however, there are no clear guidelines for how to best implement aerobic exercise treatment for TBI survivors across age and injury severity. Methods We conducted a PRISMA-ScR to examine research on exercise interventions following TBI in children, youth and adults, spanning mild to severe TBI. Three electronic databases (PubMed, PsycInfo, and Web of Science) were searched systematically by two authors, using keywords delineated from "Traumatic Brain Injury," "Aerobic Exercise," and "Intervention." Results Of the 415 papers originally identified from the search terms, 54 papers met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. The papers were first grouped by participants' injury severity, and subdivided based on age at intervention, and time since injury where appropriate. Discussion Aerobic exercise is a promising intervention for adolescent and adult TBI survivors, regardless of injury severity. However, research examining the benefits of post-injury aerobic exercise for children and older adults is lacking.
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- Taylor Snowden
- Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- KITE Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Island Medical Program and Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences, The University of British Columbia, Victoria, BC, Canada
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Johnson L, Williams G, Sherrington C, Pilli K, Chagpar S, Auchettl A, Beard J, Gill R, Vassallo G, Rushworth N, Tweedy S, Simpson G, Scheinberg A, Clanchy K, Tiedemann A, Hassett L. The effect of physical activity on health outcomes in people with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury: a rapid systematic review with meta-analysis. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:63. [PMID: 36624502 PMCID: PMC9830875 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-14935-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) released the first global physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines for children and adults living with disability. The evidence informing the guidelines though is not specific to people living with traumatic brain injury (TBI), but rather comes from other disabling conditions such as Parkinson's disease, and stroke. There remains a clear lack of direct evidence of the effects of physical activity for people living with TBI. The objective of this rapid review was to identify direct evidence of the effect of physical activity on health outcomes in people with moderate-to-severe TBI to inform adaptation of the WHO physical activity guidelines into clinical practice guidelines. METHODS We conducted a rapid systematic review with meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, including people of any age with moderate-to-severe TBI, investigating physical activity interventions compared to either usual care, a physical activity intervention with different parameters, or a non-physical activity intervention. Four databases (CENTRAL, SPORTDiscus, PEDro, Ovid MEDLINE) were searched from inception to October 8, 2021. The primary outcomes were physical function, cognition, and quality of life. RESULTS Twenty-three studies were included incorporating 812 participants (36% females, majority working-age adults, time post-TBI in studies ranged from 56 days (median) to 16.6 years (mean)). A range of physical activity interventions were evaluated in rehabilitation (n = 12 studies), community (n = 8) and home (n = 3) settings. We pooled data from the end of the intervention for eight outcomes. Participation in a virtual reality physical activity intervention improved mobility, assessed by the Community Balance and Mobility Scale (range 0 to 96; higher score indicates better mobility) more than standard balance training (two studies, 80 participants, Mean Difference = 2.78, 95% CI 1.40 to 4.16; low certainty evidence). There was uncertainty of effect for the remaining outcomes, limited by small sample sizes, diverse comparators and a wide range of outcome measures. CONCLUSION This review consolidates the current evidence base for the prescription of physical activity for people with moderate-to-severe TBI. There remains a pressing need for further rigorous research in order to develop practice guidelines to support clinical decision-making when prescribing physical activity in this population.
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- Liam Johnson
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.,School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.,Physiotherapy Department, Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Liverpool Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department, Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department, Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department, Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Liverpool Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia.,John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research, Kolling Institute, Northern Sydney Local Health District, The University of Sydney and Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia.,School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith Health, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia.,Menzies Health Institute of Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia. .,Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. .,The University of Sydney, Susan Wakil Health Building, D19 Western Ave, Camperdown, NSW, 2006, Australia.
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Kennedy RA, McKenzie G, Holmes C, Shields N. Social Support Initiatives That Facilitate Exercise Participation in Community Gyms for People with Disability: A Scoping Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 20:699. [PMID: 36613019 PMCID: PMC9819822 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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People with disability report social support facilitates participation in physical activity. A scoping review explored social support strategies used to facilitate exercise participation for people with disability (aged ≥ 15 years) in community gym settings. Seven electronic databases were searched. Studies were screened for eligibility based on title and abstract followed by full-text review. Data were analysed using content analysis and narrative synthesis. Forty-two articles reporting data from 35 studies were included. Eight types of social support were identified: supervision (n = 30), peer support (n = 21), specialist support (n = 19), orientation (n = 15), education (n = 7), logistical support (n = 6), motivational support (n = 5) and organised social activities (n = 4). Direct supervision was typically provided 1:1 or in small groups by staff experienced working with people with disability. Peer support typically involved support from exercise group participants or a peer mentor. Specialist support was usually provided by a health or exercise professional either directly to people with disability or to the people providing support to them (e.g., trainer). Orientation to the gym environment, equipment and exercise program was usually provided over 1 or 2 sessions. Gym staff may use these strategies to guide the implementation of social supports within their facilities to promote social connectedness and participation for people with disability.
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- Rachel A. Kennedy
- Department of Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Prosthetics and Orthotics, La Trobe University, Bundoora 3086, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Prosthetics and Orthotics, La Trobe University, Bundoora 3086, Australia
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- CP Achieve Centre of Research Excellence, Neurodisability and Rehabilitation, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Parkville 3052, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Prosthetics and Orthotics, La Trobe University, Bundoora 3086, Australia
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Quilico EL, Alarie C, Swaine BR, Colantonio A. Characteristics, Outcomes, Sex and Gender Considerations of Community-Based Physical Activity Interventions after Moderate-to-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Scoping Review. Brain Inj 2022; 36:295-305. [PMID: 35394859 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2022.2059815] [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: 11/02/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This scoping review mapped the current evidence about community-based physical activity (PA) interventions for individuals with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and identified the reported health-related outcomes, measurement tools used, and considerations given to sex and gender. METHODS Searches were conducted in six academic databases for peer-reviewed articles (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane CENTRAL, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, and PEDro). PRISMA Scoping Review guidelines were followed. Two reviewers independently screened articles for inclusion and extracted data for the analysis with a modified Consensus on Exercise Reporting Template (CERT). Health-related outcomes were classified with domains of the International Classification of Function, Disability and Health (ICF). RESULTS 19 studies were identified. Seven PA intervention types were included. CERT scores varied (M = 12.74, SD = 3.51 items), with limited details for replication. ICF outcomes focused on improving body functions (74%), activities and participation (14%), environmental factors (1%), and other: not covered (11%). Only four studies (21%) stratified their results by sex or gender. CONCLUSIONS Identified PA interventions from this review revealed common characteristics that led to improved outcomes. Proposed recommendations aim to improve future research and community practice. There is a pressing need for more sex and gender considerations in PA research after moderate-to-severe TBI.
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- Enrico L Quilico
- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- École de réadaptation, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Gallow S, Hilet L, Sutherland E, McGinley J, Olver J, Williams G. The timeframe for safe resumption of high-level mobility following traumatic brain injury is currently unknown: a systematic review. Disabil Rehabil 2021; 44:5363-5373. [PMID: 34157238 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1936220] [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: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine the safety of high-level mobility (HLM) prescription in the early sub-acute phase of recovery following moderate-to-extremely severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) with specific focus on provocation of concussion-like symptoms. DESIGN Systematic review. PROSPERO ID: CRD42017069369. MAIN MEASURES Extracted data included study design, brain injury severity, time to commence HLM, type of HLM, physiological and symptom monitoring, and rate of adverse events. RESULTS Nineteen studies were included in the review. Fifteen studies included participants who commenced HLM within 6 weeks of injury, with the earliest time to commencement being 3 days. Overall, adverse events and symptom monitoring were poorly reported. A total of six adverse events were reported across three studies. One of the six adverse events was a concussion-like symptom. No falls were reported. No studies monitored concussion-like symptom provocation in direct relation to HLM. CONCLUSION A safe timeframe for return to HLM after moderate-to-extremely severe TBI could not be determined due to insufficient reporting of symptom monitoring and adverse events. Further research into the safety of HLM in the early sub-acute rehabilitative stage after moderate-to-extremely severe TBI is required in order to better understand potential sequelae in this population.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONHigh-level mobility assessment and training is commonly reported in the early sub-acute phase of recovery following moderate-to-extremely severe traumatic brain injury.There is no consensus on a safe timeframe to commence high-level mobility assessment or training after moderate-to-extremely severe traumatic brain injury.High-level mobility assessment and training appears to be safe in the early sub-acute phase following moderate-to-extremely severe traumatic brain injury, however, adverse events and symptoms are poorly reported.Clinicians should continue to proceed with caution when assessing and prescribing high-level mobility for patients with moderate-to-extremely severe traumatic brain injury in the early sub-acute phase of recovery and monitor for risks such as falls and exacerbation of concussion-like symptoms.
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- Sara Gallow
- Department of Physiotherapy, Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Australia.,Department of Physiotherapy, Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.,Epworth Monash Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Australia.,Epworth Monash Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Australia.,Department of Physiotherapy, Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.,Epworth Monash Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, Melbourne, Australia
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O'Carroll GC, King SL, Carroll S, Perry JL, Vanicek N. The effects of exercise to promote quality of life in individuals with traumatic brain injuries: a systematic review. Brain Inj 2020; 34:1701-1713. [PMID: 33190557 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2020.1812117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review the effects of exercise interventions that may enhance quality of life (QOL) in individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS A systematic search was conducted using five databases up to April 2018. Studies were included if QOL was quantified following an exercise programme for people with a TBI. Methodological quality was assessed using a validated scoring checklist. Two independent reviewers assessed study inclusion and methodological quality. RESULTS Thirteen studies met the inclusion criteria (seven RCTs, six non-RCTs). The median total scores for the quality assessment tool were 26.1 (RCTs), and 21.3 (non-RCTs), out of 33. Eight out of the 13 studies reported improved QOL following an exercise programme. The duration of the interventions varied from 8-12 weeks. The most common programmes involved moderate to vigorous exercise; with a frequency and duration of 3-5 times/week for 30-60 minutes. CONCLUSION Due to the diversity of the exercise training interventions, heterogeneity of patient characteristics, multitude of QOL instruments and outcome domains assessed, it was not possible to draw any definitive conclusion about the effectiveness of exercise interventions. However, this review identified positive trends to enhance various aspects of QOL measured using a range of assessment tools.
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- Grace C O'Carroll
- Department of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Hull , Hull, UK
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- Department of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Hull , Hull, UK
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- Department of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Hull , Hull, UK
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- Psychology Department, Mary Immaculate College , Limerick, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Hull , Hull, UK
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Bayuk TJ, Lewis JD. Rehabilitation and Management of Fatigue. Concussion 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-65384-8.00010-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Skrastins O, Tsotsos S, Aqeel H, Qiang A, Renton J, Howe JA, Tee A, Moller J, Salbach NM. Fitness coordinators' and fitness instructors' perspectives on implementing a task-oriented community exercise program within a healthcare-recreation partnership for people with balance and mobility limitations: a qualitative study. Disabil Rehabil 2019; 42:2687-2695. [PMID: 30739500 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1570357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background: Healthcare organizations are partnering with recreation organizations to support the delivery of community-based exercise programs for people with balance and mobility limitations. The value and impact of support strategies provided by healthcare organizations, however, have not been examined.Objective: Study objectives were to explore fitness coordinators' and fitness instructors' experiences with implementing a task-oriented community-based exercise program for people with balance and mobility limitations within the context of a healthcare-recreation partnership.Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted. Fitness coordinators and instructors involved with delivering a licensed, group, task-oriented community-based exercise program for people with balance and mobility limitations supported by a healthcare-recreation partnership were interviewed by telephone. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. A thematic analysis was performed.Results: Eight fitness coordinators and 8 fitness instructors from 14 recreation centres were interviewed. Findings showed that healthcare-recreation partnerships help to optimize exercise program quality and safety through multiple strategies. Fitness coordinators and instructors still face challenges with program implementation at start-up and over time. Recommendations to address these challenges included increased training content related to adjusting exercises to accommodate participant abilities, 1-2 visits from a healthcare professional each program after initial program implementation, suggestions to increase exercise variety, and ongoing education.Conclusions: Findings clarify the role of healthcare organizations, ongoing challenges, and directions for improvement in this program delivery model.Implications for rehabilitationCommunity recreation centres can provide task-oriented exercise programs to help people with balance and mobility limitations safely engage in regular exerciseHealthcare organizations should provide specific supports to help increase the safety and quality of task-oriented exercise programs in recreation centresSupports include providing clear exercise guidelines, and a healthcare professional who trains fitness instructors, visits the program, answers questions between visits, promotes collaboration and information exchange between recreation centres, and provides ongoing education.
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- Olivia Skrastins
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Ontario Central East Stroke Network, Barrie, ON, Canada
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- British Columbia Fraser Health Authority, Chilliwack, BC, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Grabljevec K, Singh R, Denes Z, Angerova Y, Nunes R, Boldrini P, Delargy M, Laxe S, Kiekens C, Varela Donoso E, Christodoulou N. Evidence-based position paper on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine professional practice for Adults with Acquired Brain Injury. The European PRM position (UEMS PRM Section). Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2018; 54:971-979. [PMID: 30160441 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.18.05502-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acquired brain injury (ABI) is damage to the brain that occurs after birth caused either by a traumatic or by a nontraumatic injury. The rehabilitation process following ABI should be performed by a multi-professional team, working in an interdisciplinary way, with the aim of organizing a comprehensive and holistic approach to persons with every severity of ABI. This Evidence Based Position Paper represents the official position of the European Union through the UEMS Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) Section and designates the professional role of PRM physicians for people with ABI. The aim was to formulate recommendations on the PRM physician's professional practice for persons with ABI in order to promote their functioning and enhance quality of life. METHODS This paper has been developed according to the methodology defined by the Professional Practice Committee of the UEMS-PRM Section: a systematic literature search has been performed in PubMed and Core Clinical Journals. On the basis of the selected papers, recommendations have been made as a result of five Delphi rounds. RESULTS The literature review as well as thirty-one recommendations are presented. CONCLUSIONS The expert consensus is that structured, comprehensive and holistic rehabilitation program delivered by the multi-professional team, working in an interdisciplinary way, with the leadership and coordination of the PRM physician, is likely to be effective, especially for those with severe disability after brain injury.
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- Klemen Grabljevec
- Department for Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation, University Rehabilitation Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia -
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- Unit of Osborn Neurorehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, UK.,Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health, School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- National Institute for Medical Rehabilitation, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.,The First Faculty of Medicine, General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Centro de Reabilitação do Norte, Francelos, Porto, Portugal
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- Italian Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (SIMFER), Rome, Italy
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- National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Unit of Neurorehabilitation, Guttmann Institute Foundation, University Institute of Neurorehabilitation affiliated to UAB, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain.,Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain.,Institute for Health Science Research Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP), Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain.,UEMS PRM Committee for Professional Practice Chairman
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- Limassol Center of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Cyprus.,UEMS PRM Section President
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Heathcote K, Wullschleger M, Sun J. The effectiveness of multi-dimensional resilience rehabilitation programs after traumatic physical injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Disabil Rehabil 2018; 41:2865-2880. [PMID: 29933700 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1479780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Objective: To synthesize evidence of the effectiveness of socio-ecological resilience rehabilitation programs on returning to work (RTW), self-efficacy, and stress mitigation following traumatic physical injuries.Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Proquest, Cinahl, Web of Science, Clinical Trials Database, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were searched. Methodological quality was assessed using the PEDro tool.Study selection: Randomized interventions aimed at promoting resilience.Data extraction: Twenty one studies were reviewed (11,904 participants). Data from 19 studies of high methodological quality were pooled using a random-effects meta-analysis. Mean differences for continuous outcomes and risk ratios for binary outcomes were calculated.Data synthesis: Resilience rehabilitation programs significantly increased the likelihood of ever RTW (OR 2.09, 95% CI 0.99-4.44, p = 0.05), decreased the number of days taken to return to work (mean difference -7.80, 95% CI -13.16 to -2.45, p ≤ 0.001), and increased total self-efficacy scores (mean difference 5.19, 95% CI 3.12-7.26, p < 0.001). Subgroup analyses found that favorable return to work outcomes resulted from programs involving workplace support (p < 0.001) and for people with musculoskeletal or orthopedic injuries (p = 0.02).Conclusions: Compared to rehabilitation programs providing standard care following injuries, programs aimed at developing resilience could improve reemployment outcomes and self-efficacy.Implications for rehabilitationIndividual resilience may be an important factor promoting functional recovery after traumatic injury.Resilience rehabilitation programs are effective in enabling patients' return to work and increasing their self efficacy. In particular, programs involving the workplace are important components for enabling optimal work participation outcomes.
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- Katharine Heathcote
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Medicine, Griffith University, Southport, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Medicine, Griffith University, Southport, Australia.,Division of Specialty and Procedural Services, Gold Coast University Hospital and School of Medicine, Griffith University, Southport, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Medicine, Griffith University, Southport, Australia
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Hassett L, Wong S, Sheaves E, Daher M, Grady A, Egan C, Seeto C, Hosking T, Moseley A. Time use and physical activity in a specialised brain injury rehabilitation unit: an observational study. Brain Inj 2018; 32:850-857. [PMID: 29667440 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2018.1463454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine what is the use of time and physical activity in people undertaking inpatient rehabilitation in a specialised brain injury unit. To determine participants' level of independence related to the use of time and physical activity. METHODS Design: Cross-sectional observation study. PARTICIPANTS Fourteen people [mean (SD) age 40 (15) years] with brain injuries undertaking inpatient rehabilitation. PROCEDURE Participants were observed every 12 minutes over 5 days (Monday to Friday from 7:30 am until 7:30 pm) using a behaviour mapping tool. OUTCOME MEASURES Observation of location, people present, body position and activity engaged in (both therapeutic and nontherapeutic). Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scores were determined for each participant. RESULTS Participants spent a large part of their time alone (34%) in sedentary positions (83%) and in their bedrooms (48%) doing non-therapeutic activities (78%). There was a positive relationship between a higher level of independence (higher FIM score) and being observed in active body positions (r=0.60; p=0.03) and participating in physically active therapeutic activities (r=0.53; p=0.05). CONCLUSION Similar to stroke units, inpatients in a specialised brain injury unit spend large parts of the day sedentary, alone and doing non-therapeutic activities. Strategies need to be evaluated to address this problem, particularly for people with greater physical dependence.
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- Leanne Hassett
- a Discipline of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences , The University of Sydney , Sydney , Australia.,b School of Public Health, The University of Sydney , Sydney , Australia
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- b School of Public Health, The University of Sydney , Sydney , Australia.,c Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit , Liverpool Hospital, South Western Sydney Local Health District , Sydney , Australia
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- d St George Hospital , South Eastern Sydney Local Health District , Sydney , Australia
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- e Brain Injury Rehabilitation Research Group , Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research , Sydney , Australia
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- f Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals , South Western Sydney Local Health District , Sydney , Australia
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- g Head of Department and Equipment Loan Pool Occupational Therapy , Bankstown Hospital, South Western Sydney Local Health District , Sydney , Australia
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- c Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit , Liverpool Hospital, South Western Sydney Local Health District , Sydney , Australia
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- h Liverpool Hospital , South Western Sydney Local Health District , Sydney , Australia
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- b School of Public Health, The University of Sydney , Sydney , Australia
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Salbach NM, Howe JA, Baldry D, Merali S, Munce SEP. Considerations for expanding community exercise programs incorporating a healthcare-recreation partnership for people with balance and mobility limitations: a mixed methods evaluation. BMC Res Notes 2018; 11:214. [PMID: 29609662 PMCID: PMC5879753 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-018-3313-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2017] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To increase access to safe and appropriate exercise for people with balance and mobility limitations, community organizations have partnered with healthcare providers to deliver an evidence-based, task-oriented group exercise program in community centers in Canada. We aimed to understand challenges and solutions to implementing this program model to inform plans for expansion. RESULTS At a 1-day meeting, 53 stakeholders (healthcare/recreation personnel, program participants/caregivers, researchers) identified challenges to program implementation that were captured by seven themes: Resources to deliver the exercise class (e.g., difficulty finding instructors with the skills to work with people with mobility limitations); Program marketing (e.g., to foster healthcare referrals); Transportation (e.g., particularly from rural areas); Program access (e.g., program full); Maintaining program integrity; Sustaining partnerships (i.e., with healthcare partners); and Funding (e.g., to deliver program or register). Stakeholders prioritized solutions to form an action plan. A survey of individuals supervising 28 programs revealed that people with stroke, acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease register at 95-100% of centers. The most prevalent issues with program fidelity across centers were not requiring a minimum level of walking ability (32%), class sizes exceeding 12 (21%), and instructor-to-participant ratios exceeding 1:4 (19%). Findings provide considerations for program expansion.
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- Nancy M Salbach
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, 160-500 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1V7, Canada. .,University Health Network-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, 550 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 2A2, Canada.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, 160-500 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1V7, Canada.,University Health Network-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, 550 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 2A2, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, 160-500 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1V7, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, 160-500 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1V7, Canada
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- University Health Network-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, 550 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 2A2, Canada
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Predicting Fatigue 12 Months after Child Traumatic Brain Injury: Child Factors and Postinjury Symptoms. J Int Neuropsychol Soc 2018; 24:224-236. [PMID: 28974281 DOI: 10.1017/s1355617717000893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Fatigue is a common and persisting symptom after childhood brain injury. This study examined whether child characteristics and symptomatology preinjury or 6 months postinjury (pain, sleep, and mood, inattention) predicted fatigue at 12months postinjury. METHODS Parents of 79 children (0-18 years) rated fatigue at 12 months after injury on a multidimensional scale (general, sleep/rest, and cognitive). Demographic and clinical data were collected at injury. Parents rated child sleep, pain, physical/motor function, mood, and inattention at injury (preinjury description), and 6 months postinjury. Children were divided into two traumatic brain injury severity groups: mild TBI (n=57) and moderate/severe TBI (n=27). Hierarchical regression models were used to examine (i) preinjury factors and (ii) symptoms 6 months postinjury predictive of fatigue (general, sleep/rest, and cognitive) at 12 months postinjury. RESULTS Sleep/rest fatigue was predicted by preinjury fatigue (7% of variance) and psychological symptoms preinjury (10% of variance). General fatigue was predicted by physical/motor symptoms (27%), sleep (10%) and mood symptoms (9%) 6 months postinjury. Sleep/rest fatigue was predicted by physical/motor symptoms (10%), sleep symptoms (13%) and mood symptoms (9%) 6 months postinjury. Cognitive fatigue was predicted by physical/motor symptoms (17%) 6 months postinjury. CONCLUSIONS Preinjury fatigue and psychological functioning identified those at greatest risk of fatigue 12 months post-TBI. Predictors of specific fatigue domains at 12 months differed across each of the domains, although consistently included physical/motor function as well as sleep and mood symptoms postinjury. (JINS, 2018, 24, 224-236).
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Hassett L, Moseley AM, Harmer AR. Fitness training for cardiorespiratory conditioning after traumatic brain injury. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017; 12:CD006123. [PMID: 29286534 PMCID: PMC6486048 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd006123.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Reduced cardiorespiratory fitness (cardiorespiratory deconditioning) is a common consequence of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Fitness training may be implemented to address this impairment. OBJECTIVES The primary objective of this updated review was to evaluate whether fitness training improves cardiorespiratory fitness in people who have sustained a TBI. The secondary objectives were to evaluate whether fitness training improves body function and structure (physical and cognitive impairments, psychological responses resulting from the injury), activity limitations and participation restrictions in people who have sustained a TBI as well as to evaluate its safety, acceptance, feasibility and suitability. SEARCH METHODS We searched 10 electronic databases (the Cochrane Injuries Group Trials Register; the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL); Embase; PubMed (MEDLINE); CINAHL; AMED; SPORTDiscus; PsycINFO; PEDro and PsycBITE) and the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform for relevant trials. In addition we screened reference lists from systematic reviews related to the topic that we identified from our search, and from the included studies, and contacted trialists to identify further studies. The search was run in August 2017. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled studies with TBI participants were eligible if they compared an exercise programme incorporating cardiorespiratory fitness training to usual care, a non-exercise intervention, or no intervention. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently screened the search results, extracted data and assessed bias. We contacted all trialists for additional information. We calculated mean difference (MD) or standardised mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for continuous data, and odds ratio with 95% CI for dichotomous data. We pooled data when there were sufficient studies with homogeneity. MAIN RESULTS Two new studies incorporating 96 participants were identified in this update and were added to the six previously included studies. A total of eight studies incorporating 399 participants are included in the updated review. The participants were primarily men aged in their mid-thirties who had sustained a severe TBI. No studies included children. The studies were clinically diverse with regard to the interventions, time postinjury and the outcome measures used. At the end of intervention, the mean difference in peak power output was 35.47 watts (W) in favour of fitness training (MD 35.47 W, 95% CI 2.53 to 68.41 W; 3 studies, 67 participants; low-quality evidence). The CIs include both a possible clinically important effect and a possible negligible effect, and there was moderate heterogeneity among the studies.Five of the secondary outcomes had sufficient data at the end of intervention to enable meta-analysis: body composition (SMD 0.29 standard deviations (favouring control), 95% CI -0.22 to 0.79; 2 studies, 61 participants; low-quality evidence), strength (SMD -0.02 (favouring control), 95% CI -0.86 to 0.83; 2 studies, 23 participants; very low-quality evidence), fatigue (SMD -0.32 (favouring fitness training), 95% CI -0.90 to 0.26; 3 studies, 130 participants; very low-quality evidence), depression (SMD -0.43 (favouring fitness training), 95% CI -0.92 to 0.06; 4 studies, 220 participants; very low-quality evidence), and neuromotor function (MD 0.01 m (favouring fitness training), 95% CI -0.25 to 0.27; 2 studies, 109 participants; moderate-quality evidence). It was uncertain whether fitness training was more or less effective at improving these secondary outcomes compared to the control interventions. Quality of life was assessed in three trials, but we did not pool the data because of substantial heterogeneity. Five of the eight included studies had no dropouts from their intervention group and no adverse events were reported in any study. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is low-quality evidence that fitness training is effective at improving cardiorespiratory deconditioning after TBI; there is insufficient evidence to draw any definitive conclusions about the other outcomes. Whilst the intervention appears to be accepted by people with TBI, and there is no evidence of harm, more adequately powered and well-designed studies are required to determine a more precise estimate of the effect on cardiorespiratory fitness, as well as the effects across a range of important outcome measures and in people with different characteristics (e.g. children). In the absence of high quality evidence, clinicians may be guided by pre-exercise screening checklists to ensure the person with traumatic brain injury is safe to exercise, and set training parameters using guidelines established by the American College of Sports Medicine for people who have suffered a brain injury.
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- Leanne Hassett
- The University of SydneyDiscipline of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences and Musculoskeletal Health Sydney, School of Public HealthSydneyAustralia
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- School of Public Health, The University of SydneyMusculoskeletal Health SydneyPO Box M179Missenden RdSydneyNSWAustralia2050
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- The University of SydneyFaculty of Health SciencesC42 ‐ Cumberland CampusRoom 208, O BlockSydneyNew South WalesAustraliaNSW 1825
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Wylie GR, Flashman LA. Understanding the interplay between mild traumatic brain injury and cognitive fatigue: models and treatments. Concussion 2017; 2:CNC50. [PMID: 30202591 PMCID: PMC6122693 DOI: 10.2217/cnc-2017-0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2017] [Accepted: 09/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Nearly 2 million traumatic brain injuries occur annually, most of which are mild (mTBI). One debilitating sequela of mTBI is cognitive fatigue: fatigue following cognitive work. Cognitive fatigue has proven difficult to quantify and study, but this is changing, allowing models to be proposed and tested. Here, we review evidence for four models of cognitive fatigue, and relate them to specific treatments following mTBI. The evidence supports two models: cognitive fatigue results from the increased work/effort required for the brain to process information after trauma-induced damage; and cognitive fatigue results from sleep disturbances. While there are no evidence-based treatments for fatigue after mTBI, some pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments show promise for treating this debilitating problem. Future work may target the role of genetics, neuroinflammation and the microbiome and their role in complex cognitive responses such as fatigue.
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- Glenn R Wylie
- Kessler Foundation, Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center, 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ 07101, USA
- The Department of Veterans’ Affairs, The War Related Illness & Injury Center, New Jersey Healthcare System, East Orange Campus, East Orange, NJ 07018, USA
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- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth College, Geisel School of Medicine, Lebanon, NH 03756, USA
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Blitz J, Stern SM, Marzan K. Do pedometers with or without education on exercise increase functional walking capacity and physical activity level in adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis? Physiother Theory Pract 2017; 34:359-366. [PMID: 29131689 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2017.1401189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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To evaluate the impact of pedometer use on the physical activity (PA) and functional walking capacity (FWC) of adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and lower extremity (LE) involvement. Twenty-seven adolescents, aged 11-19 years with JIA and LE involvement, participated in the three-phase pedometer study that introduced the use of a pedometer and an education seminar at 6 weeks. Measurements were taken at the baseline first visit and at weeks 6, 12, and 20. The primary outcome measure was the 6-minute walk test (6MWT). Thirteen completed the study. Six-minute walk distance (6MWD) significantly increased from baseline (458.0 ± 70.8 m) to the end of phase 1 (501.4 ± 59.8 m) (p = 0.035), prior to receiving the pedometer; and from baseline to the end of study (p = 0.0037). No significant changes in 6MWD were found between weeks 6 and 12 (intervention) (p = 0.77) or between weeks 12 and 20 (follow through phase) (p = 0.27). In adolescents with LE JIA, consistent guidance and support by rheumatology professionals appears to positively influence PA and measures of FWC as seen through improved 6MWD. There was insufficient evidence to show that pedometers further increased FWC or PA.
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- Jill Blitz
- a Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine , Children's Hospital Los Angeles , Los Angeles , CA , USA
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- b Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Immunology, Rheumatology, and Allergy , University of Utah School of Medicine, Primary Children's Medical Center , Salt Lake City , UT , USA
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- c Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology , Children's Hospital Los Angeles , Los Angeles , CA , USA.,d Keck School of Medicine of USC
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Current Trends in Exercise Intervention Research, Technology, and Behavioral Change Strategies for People With Disabilities. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2017; 96:748-761. [DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000000743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Ouellette AL, Liston MB, Chang WJ, Walton DM, Wand BM, Schabrun SM. Safety and feasibility of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with sensorimotor retraining in chronic low back pain: a protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e013080. [PMID: 28827229 PMCID: PMC5577893 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chronic low back pain (LBP) is a common and costly health problem yet current treatments demonstrate at best, small effects. The concurrent application of treatments with synergistic clinical and mechanistic effects may improve outcomes in chronic LBP. This pilot trial aims to (1) determine the feasibility, safety and perceived patient response to a combined transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and sensorimotor retraining intervention in chronic LBP and (2) provide data to support a sample size calculation for a fully powered trial should trends of effectiveness be present. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A pilot randomised, assessor and participant-blind, sham-controlled trial will be conducted. Eighty participants with chronic LBP will be randomly allocated to receive either (1) active tDCS + sensorimotor retraining or (2) sham tDCS + sensorimotor retraining. tDCS (active or sham) will be applied to the primary motor cortex for 20 min immediately prior to 60 min of supervised sensorimotor retraining twice per week for 10 weeks. Participants in both groups will complete home exercises three times per week. Feasibility, safety, pain, disability and pain system function will be assessed immediately before and after the 10-week intervention. Analysis of feasibility and safety will be performed using descriptive statistics. Statistical analyses will be conducted based on intention-to-treat and per protocol and will be used to determine trends for effectiveness. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval has been gained from the institutional human research ethics committee (H10184). Written informed consent will be provided by all participants. Results from this pilot study will be submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ACTRN12616000624482.
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- Adam Louis Ouellette
- Brain Rehabilitation and Neuroplasticity Unit, School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- Brain Rehabilitation and Neuroplasticity Unit, School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- Brain Rehabilitation and Neuroplasticity Unit, School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Physiotherapy, Western University, Elborn College, London, Canada
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- The University of Notre Dame Australia, The University of Western Sydney, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- Brain Rehabilitation and Neuroplasticity Unit, School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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Xu GZ, Li YF, Wang MD, Cao DY. Complementary and alternative interventions for fatigue management after traumatic brain injury: a systematic review. Ther Adv Neurol Disord 2017; 10:229-239. [PMID: 28529544 DOI: 10.1177/1756285616682675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2016] [Accepted: 10/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We systematically reviewed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of complementary and alternative interventions for fatigue after traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS We searched multiple online sources including ClinicalTrials.gov, the Cochrane Library database, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, the Web of Science, AMED, PsychINFO, Toxline, ProQuest Digital Dissertations, PEDro, PsycBite, and the World Health Organization (WHO) trial registry, in addition to hand searching of grey literature. The methodological quality of each included study was assessed using the Jadad scale, and the quality of evidence was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system. A descriptive review was performed. RESULTS Ten RCTs of interventions for post-TBI fatigue (PTBIF) that included 10 types of complementary and alternative interventions were assessed in our study. There were four types of physical interventions including aquatic physical activity, fitness-center-based exercise, Tai Chi, and aerobic training. The three types of cognitive and behavioral interventions (CBIs) were cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and computerized working-memory training. The Flexyx Neurotherapy System (FNS) and cranial electrotherapy were the two types of biofeedback therapy, and finally, one type of light therapy was included. Although the four types of intervention included aquatic physical activity, MBSR, computerized working-memory training and blue-light therapy showed unequivocally effective results, the quality of evidence was low/very low according to the GRADE system. CONCLUSIONS The present systematic review of existing RCTs suggests that aquatic physical activity, MBSR, computerized working-memory training, and blue-light therapy may be beneficial treatments for PTBIF. Due to the many flaws and limitations in these studies, further controlled trials using these interventions for PTBIF are necessary.
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- Gang-Zhu Xu
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, Stomatological Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University and First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, Stomatological Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 98 West 5th Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, China
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Merali S, Cameron JI, Barclay R, Salbach NM. Characterising community exercise programmes delivered by fitness instructors for people with neurological conditions: a scoping review. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2016; 24:e101-e116. [PMID: 26445890 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/07/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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A scoping review was conducted to characterise evaluations of community-based exercise programmes (CBEPs) delivered by fitness instructors to people with neurological conditions. Literature published from 1946 to April 2014 in MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the grey literature were searched. Search terms included community, programme, exercise, adult, brain disease and spinal cord disease. Two reviewers independently screened titles and abstracts for inclusion. One author reviewed full-text articles to evaluate eligibility. Studies were included if the study objective was to evaluate an exercise programme, the programme was community-based and delivered by fitness instructors, exercise participants were ≥18 years of age and had a neurological condition, and a full-text article was available and written in English. After reviewing 1785 titles and abstracts, 18 (1.01%) articles describing 15 studies were included in the review. One author completed data abstraction from the included studies. A second reviewer independently verified the extracted data for accuracy. Exercise programmes most commonly included people with stroke (47%) and Parkinson's disease (40%), incorporated a stand-alone (80%), multi-component (20%), group (67%), individual (20%) and combined format (13%), strength training (40%) and functional/task-oriented training (40%), reported a minimum walking requirement (67%), and involved a healthcare professional (HCP) with various roles (53%), including training (27%), advising and supporting (33%). The most commonly examined participant outcomes were health-related quality of life (60%) and functional balance (47%). More research is needed to develop CBEPs targeting individuals with low ambulatory function and multiple neurological conditions, to develop recommendations for the involvement of HCPs in CBEPs and document their involvement, and to evaluate system-level outcomes such as cost, healthcare utilisation and impact on caregivers. The findings support a number of considerations to guide future research into CBEPs delivered by fitness instructors for individuals with neurological conditions.
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- Saira Merali
- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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The Aetiology of Reduced Cardiorespiratory Fitness Among Adults with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury and the Relationship with Physical Activity: A Narrative Review. BRAIN IMPAIR 2015. [DOI: 10.1017/brimp.2015.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Reduced cardiorespiratory fitness or cardiorespiratory deconditioning is a secondary physical impairment commonly reported to affect people after traumatic brain injury (TBI), both in the short- and long-term. Eleven studies have measured peak oxygen uptake${\rm ({\dot V}O}_{{\rm 2peak}} )$to evaluate fitness in this population. The mean (SD)${\rm \dot VO}_{{\rm 2peak}}$from these studies was 27.2 (6.7) mL.kg−1·min−1, which is markedly below the average fitness level of age-matched healthy individuals. The aetiology of cardiorespiratory deconditioning has not been well evaluated among people with TBI; however, studies on prolonged bed rest and studies on the acute consequences of TBI inform our current understanding. The primary aim of this paper is to present a model to describe the physiological factors contributing to the development of cardiorespiratory deconditioning among people with severe TBI. We propose that both central and peripheral factors contribute to reduced fitness, and that these changes occur because of both the initial brain damage and trauma sustained and the prolonged and initially extreme physical inactivity that is commonly experienced after this type of injury. Reduced fitness can significantly affect the ability to return to pre-injury activities. Given that reintegration into the community is a key goal of rehabilitation among people with TBI, interventions that can prevent or reverse reduced fitness need to be implemented.
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Comparison of cognitive behavioral therapy and supportive psychotherapy for the treatment of depression following traumatic brain injury: a randomized controlled trial. J Head Trauma Rehabil 2015; 29:467-78. [PMID: 25370439 DOI: 10.1097/htr.0000000000000098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the efficacy of 2 different interventions (cognitive behavioral therapy [CBT] and supportive psychotherapy [SPT]) to treat post-traumatic brain injury (TBI) depression. PARTICIPANTS A sample of 77 community-dwelling individuals with a TBI, and a diagnosis of depression. Participants were randomized into treatment conditions either CBT or SPT and received up to 16 sessions of individual psychotherapy. MEASURES Participants completed the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV and self-report measures of depression (Beck Depression Inventory-Second Edition), anxiety (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory), perceived social support (Interpersonal Support Evaluation List), stressful life events (Life Experiences Survey), and quality of life (QOL) before beginning and immediately following treatment. RESULTS No significant differences were found at baseline between CBT and SPT groups on demographic factors (sex, age, education, race, and time since injury) or baseline measures of depression, anxiety, participation, perceived social support, stressful life events, or QOL. Analyses of variance revealed significant time effects for the Beck Depression Inventory-Second Edition, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and QOL outcome measures but no group effects. Intention-to-treat mixed effects analyses did not find any significant difference in patterns of scores of the outcome measures between the CBT and SPT intervention groups. CONCLUSIONS Both forms of psychotherapy were efficacious in improving diagnoses of depression and anxiety and reducing depressive symptoms. These findings suggest that in this sample of individuals with TBI, CBT was not more effective in treating depression than SPT, though further research is needed with larger sample sizes to identify different components of these interventions that may be effective with different TBI populations. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00211835.
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Systematic review of interventions for fatigue after traumatic brain injury: a NIDRR traumatic brain injury model systems study. J Head Trauma Rehabil 2015; 29:490-7. [PMID: 25370441 DOI: 10.1097/htr.0000000000000102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To conduct a systematic review of the evidence on interventions for posttraumatic brain injury fatigue (PTBIF). METHODS Systematic searches of multiple databases for peer-reviewed studies published in English on interventions targeting PTBIF as a primary or secondary outcome through January 22, 2014. Reference sections were also reviewed to identify additional articles. Articles were rated using the 2011 American Academy of Neurology Classification of Evidence Scheme for therapeutic studies. RESULTS The searches yielded 1526 articles. Nineteen articles met all inclusion criteria: 4 class I, 1 class II/III, 10 class III, and 4 class IV. Only 5 articles examined fatigue as a primary outcome. Interventions were pharmacological and psychological or involved physical activity, bright blue light, electroencephalographic biofeedback, or electrical stimulation. Only 2 interventions (modafinil and cognitive behavioral therapy with fatigue management) were evaluated in more than 1 study. CONCLUSIONS Despite areas of promise, there is insufficient evidence to recommend or contraindicate any treatments of PTBIF. Modafinil is not likely to be effective for PTBIF. Piracetam may reduce it, as may bright blue light. Cognitive behavioral therapy deserves additional study. High-quality research incorporating appropriate definition and measurement of fatigue is required to explore the potential benefits of promising interventions, evaluate fatigue treatments shown to be effective in other populations, and develop new interventions for PTBIF.
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Lu J, Gary KW, Copolillo A, Ward J, Niemeier JP, Lapane KL. Randomized controlled trials in adult traumatic brain injury: a review of compliance to CONSORT statement. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2014; 96:702-14. [PMID: 25497515 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2014] [Revised: 10/03/2014] [Accepted: 10/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the extent to which adherence to Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in adult traumatic brain injury (TBI) has improved over time. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL databases were searched from inception to September 2013. STUDY SELECTION Primary report of RCTs in adult TBI. The quality of reporting on CONSORT checklist items was examined and compared over time. Study selection was conducted by 2 researchers independently. Any disagreements were solved by discussion. DATA EXTRACTION Two reviewers independently conducted data extraction based on a set of structured data extraction forms. Data regarding the publication years, size, locations, participation centers, intervention types, intervention groups, and CONSORT checklist items were extracted from the including trials. DATA SYNTHESIS Of 105 trials reviewed, 38.1%, 5.7%, and 32.4% investigated drugs, surgical procedures, and rehabilitations as the intervention of interest, respectively. Among reports published between the 2 periods 2002 and 2010 (n=51) and 2011 and September 2013 (n=16), the median sample sizes were 99 and 118; 39.2% and 37.5% of all reports detailed implementation of the randomization process; 60.8% and 43.8% provided information on the method of allocation concealment; 56.9% and 31.3% stated how blinding was achieved; 15.7% and 43.8% reported information regarding trial registration; and only 2.0% and 6.3% stated where the full trial protocol could be accessed, all respectively. CONCLUSIONS Reporting of several important methodological aspects of RCTs conducted in adult TBI populations improved over the years; however, the quality of reporting remains below an acceptable level. The small sample sizes suggest that many RCTs are likely underpowered. Further improvement is recommended in designing and reporting RCTs.
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- Juan Lu
- Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, Division of Epidemiology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Carolinas Rehabilitation, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
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Cardiovascular Fitness Is Unrelated to Mobility Limitations in Ambulant People With Traumatic Brain Injury. J Head Trauma Rehabil 2013; 28:E1-7. [DOI: 10.1097/htr.0b013e318279536d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Review of the Status of Physical Activity Research for Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2013; 94:1184-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2013.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2012] [Revised: 12/19/2012] [Accepted: 01/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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A health and wellness intervention for those with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury: a randomized controlled trial. J Head Trauma Rehabil 2013; 27:E57-68. [PMID: 23131971 DOI: 10.1097/htr.0b013e318273414c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the efficacy of a standardized 12-week health and wellness group intervention for those with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. PARTICIPANTS Seventy-four individuals with moderate to severe TBI recruited from the outpatient program at a rehabilitation hospital, a Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and the community. METHOD Eligible participants were randomized to treatment (health and wellness therapy group) or wait-list control (treatment, n = 37; wait-list, n = 37). The primary outcome was the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II. RESULTS The results of the mixed-model repeated-measures analysis indicated no differences between treatment and control groups engaging in activities to increase their health and well-being. CONCLUSIONS Findings did not support the efficacy of the intervention. Results may have been impacted by the wide variability of individualized health and wellness goals selected by group members, the structure and/or content of the group, and/or the outcome measures selected.
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Lu J, Gary KW, Neimeier JP, Ward J, Lapane KL. Randomized controlled trials in adult traumatic brain injury. Brain Inj 2013; 26:1523-48. [PMID: 23163248 DOI: 10.3109/02699052.2012.722257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND To optimize strategies for achieving the effectiveness of interdisciplinary interventions, this study conducted a comprehensive literature review of all Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) in adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI) over the past 30 years. METHOD Three major databases including Medline, PsycINFO and CINAHL were searched, yielding 1176 peer reviewed publications. One hundred RCTs were included, encompassing 55 pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic acute phase trials and 45 rehabilitation and pharmacologic post-acute trials. RESULTS The majority of acute phase pharmacologic or non-pharmacologic trials (40/55) showed either no effect or adverse effect on TBI outcomes. Several trials involving early nutritional therapy or pre-hospital rapid intubation demonstrated significant treatment effects. The effect of decompressive craniectomy, therapeutic hypothermia and osmotic therapy remained controversial. The majority of post-acute phase trials (36/45), consisting of cognitive rehabilitation, physical rehabilitation and pharmacotherapy, produced various beneficial treatment effects. CONCLUSION The data indicate that several active interventions during the acute phase of TBI are likely to be more effective than pharmacotherapy, whereas a comprehensive rehabilitation approach is preferred in post-acute phase TBI management. Great progress has been made in understanding the heterogeneous injury mechanisms as well as the complexity of medical management and rehabilitation following the recovery course of TBI.
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- Juan Lu
- Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23298-0212, USA.
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Wise EK, Hoffman JM, Powell JM, Bombardier CH, Bell KR. Benefits of Exercise Maintenance After Traumatic Brain Injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2012; 93:1319-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2012] [Revised: 03/06/2012] [Accepted: 05/04/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Archer T, Svensson K, Alricsson M. Physical exercise ameliorates deficits induced by traumatic brain injury. Acta Neurol Scand 2012; 125:293-302. [PMID: 22233115 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0404.2011.01638.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/16/2011] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The extent and depth of traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a major determining factor together with the type of structural insult and its location, whether mild, moderate or severe, as well as the distribution and magnitude of inflammation and loss of cerebrovascular integrity, and the eventual efficacy of intervention. The influence of exercise intervention in TBI is multiple, ranging from anti-apoptotic effects to the augmentation of neuroplasticity. Physical exercise diminishes cerebral inflammation by elevating factors and agents involved in immunomodulatory function, and buttresses glial cell, cerebrovascular, and blood-brain barrier intactness. It provides unique non-pharmacologic intervention that incorporate different physical activity regimes, whether dynamic or static, endurance or resistance. Physical training regimes ought necessarily to be adapted to the specific demands of diagnosis, type and degree of injury and prognosis for individuals who have suffered TBI.
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- School of Education; Psychology and Sport Science; Linnaeus University; Kalmar; Sweden
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Hassett LM, Tate RL, Moseley AM, Gillett LE. Injury severity, age and pre-injury exercise history predict adherence to a home-based exercise programme in adults with traumatic brain injury. Brain Inj 2011; 25:698-706. [DOI: 10.3109/02699052.2011.579934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Kim DH, Ko IG, Kim BK, Kim TW, Kim SE, Shin MS, Kim CJ, Kim H, Kim KM, Baek SS. Treadmill exercise inhibits traumatic brain injury-induced hippocampal apoptosis. Physiol Behav 2010; 101:660-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2010.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2010] [Revised: 09/06/2010] [Accepted: 09/28/2010] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Dobkin BH. Motor rehabilitation after stroke, traumatic brain, and spinal cord injury: common denominators within recent clinical trials. Curr Opin Neurol 2009; 22:563-9. [PMID: 19724226 PMCID: PMC4077333 DOI: 10.1097/wco.0b013e3283314b11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Experimental studies and clinical trials that aim to improve motor function for use of the upper extremity and walking are traditionally separated by the category of neurological disease. This boundary may deter investigators from finding common denominators in the conceptual basis and deployment of rehabilitation interventions, especially across nonprogressive diseases in adults, such as stroke, brain trauma, and spinal cord injury. RECENT FINDINGS The results of recent randomized clinical trials for walking by treadmill training and robotic devices and for the upper extremity by constraint-induced therapy, robotics, and brain stimulation suggest that more efficient strategies are needed to devise and prove the value of new therapies. SUMMARY Investigators should consider working across disease platforms to develop and test the most optimal methods for training patients, the most practical trial designs, the best dose-response characteristics of interventions, the most meaningful outcome measures, and the likelihood of transfer of trained performance to real-world settings. Clinicians in the community may be more likely to adopt evidence-based practices drawn from positive trial results if these treatment strategies focus on key motor impairments and related disabilities, rather than on diseases.
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- Bruce H Dobkin
- Department of Neurology, Geffen/UCLA School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA.
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