Publications by authors named "A W Heinemann"

Purpose: To evaluate the psychometric properties of performance and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for custom ankle-foot orthosis (AFOs) users.

Materials And Methods: Current AFO users completed two assessments one week apart; new AFO users completed an assessment before device delivery and at one- and two-months post-delivery.

Results: Seventy current and 31 new users consented and provided data.

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Objective: To describe the magnitude of nonresponse bias on inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) experience of care survey data in patients with neurologic disorders.

Design: Cohort study of patients at 2 IRFs. Patients reported experience of care via an IRF-administered survey as part of routine operations approximately 2 weeks after discharge.

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Endothelial dysfunction is a hallmark of several pathological conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and inflammatory disorders. In these conditions, perturbed TCA cycle and subsequent succinate accumulation have been reported. The role of succinate as a regulator of immunological responses and inflammation is increasingly being recognized.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to identify tools for measuring diet and nutrition knowledge in adults with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) by reviewing literature from 1992-2022.
  • Out of 48 articles reviewed, only five were relevant, revealing a lack of validated nutrition knowledge questionnaires specifically for individuals with SCI/D; most studies focused on either athletes or those with acute injuries.
  • The findings highlight a need for a validated questionnaire that addresses the unique nutritional needs of the SCI/D population, as current tools mostly provide general nutrition knowledge without considering specific conditions.
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Objectives: This study aimed to identify important mental health topics for people with spinal cord injuries (PwSCI) and garner insights from health care clinicians working with this population. In doing so, we identified psychosocial adaptations in the context of sexuality, intimacy, and reproductive health.

Method: A qualitative, phenomenological approach was used, with 60-90-min virtual focus groups involving PwSCI, rehabilitation clinicians, and psychologists.

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