Effects of mirror therapy in post-traumatic complex regional pain syndrome type-1: a randomized controlled study.

Objective: To investigate the effects of mirror therapy applied in addition to routine rehabilitation on clinical outcomes in post-traumatic complex regional pain syndrome type 1.

Design: Single-blind randomized controlled trial.

Subjects: Patients with trauma-induced complex regional pain syndrome type 1 of the hand receiving outpatient rehabilitation.

Application of the Rasch measurement model in rehabilitation research and practice: early developments, current practice, and future challenges.

The application of the Rasch measurement model in rehabilitation is now well established. Both its dichotomous and polytomous forms provide for transforming ordinal scales into interval-level measures, consistent with the requirements of fundamental measurement. The growth of applying the model in rehabilitation spans 30 years, during which both the protocol has steadily developed and several software packages have emerged that provide for analysis, together with the "R" language that has an increasing set of codes for applying the model.

Rehabilitation interventions in osteoarthritis.

The goals of the management of osteoarthritis (OA) are to relieve joint pain and stiffness, maintain or increase joint mobility and stability, improve activities and participation, and enhance quality of life. The first step in the management is to make a comprehensive holistic assessment to understand the impact of the disease on the individual. Then, an individualized management plan can be set via a shared-decision making process between the patient and the clinician taking into account all components of functioning affected by the disease.

Validation of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 3.0 Cerebral Palsy Module (Parent Form) for use in Türkiye.

Objectives: This study was planned to test the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) 3.0 cerebral palsy (CP) module (parent form) in children with CP.

Patients And Methods: In the validation study conducted between June 2007 and June 2009, 511 children (299 normal children, 212 children with CP) were assessed by the seven scales of PedsQL [daily activities (DA), school activities (SA), movement and balance (MB), pain and hurt (PH), fatigue (F), eating activities (EA), and speech and communication (SC)].

Development of simple descriptions of the ICF Generic-30 Set in different languages: laying the foundation for an ICF-based clinical tool for Europe.

Background: Functioning is considered a third indicator of health and a key outcome in rehabilitation. A universal practical tool for collecting functioning information is essential. This tool would be ideally based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.

Overview of Cochrane Systematic Reviews of rehabilitation interventions for persons with rheumatoid arthritis: a mapping synthesis.

The aim of this paper was to provide an overview of Cochrane Systematic Reviews (CSRs), which synthesizes the quality and quantity of available evidence on the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The World Health Organization (WHO) requested Cochrane Rehabilitation the CSRs search to develop the Package of Interventions in Rehabilitation (PIR). We searched the Cochrane Library using the terms "rheumatoid arthritis" and "rehabilitation.

Effectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in the management of complex regional pain syndrome type 1: A randomized-controlled trial.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate whether pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy in addition to a conventional rehabilitation program is effective on pain and functioning in patients with type 1 complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS-1) of the hand.

Patients And Methods: Between March 2013 and January 2015, a total of 32 patients (16 males, 16 females; mean age: 50.1±13.

Use and detailed metric properties of patient-reported outcome measures for rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review covering two decades.

Introduction: The importance of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) clinical studies has been recognised for many years. The current study aims to describe the RA PROMs used over the past 20 years, and their performance metrics, to underpin appropriate tool selection.

Methods: The study included a systematic search for PROMs that have been in use over the period 2000-2019, with detailed documentation of their psychometric properties, and a user-friendly presentation of the extensive evidence base.

Does extracorporeal shock wave therapy decrease spasticity of ankle plantar flexor muscles in patients with stroke: A randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy on ankle flexor spasticity in stroke survivors and to reveal changes in the fibroelastic components of muscle.

Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Setting: Inpatient neuro-rehabilitation clinic of a university hospital.

Scale Banking for Patient-Reported Outcome Measures That Measure Functioning in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Daily Activities Metric.

Objective: Functioning is an important outcome for the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Heterogeneity of respective patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) challenges direct comparisons between their results. This study aimed to standardize reporting of such PROMs measuring functioning in RA to facilitate comparability.

Cross-diagnostic scale-banking using rasch analysis: Developing a common reference metric for generic and health condition-specific scales in people with rheumatoid arthritis and stroke.

Objectives: To develop a common reference metric of functioning, incorporating generic and health condition-specific disability instruments, and to test whether this reference metric is invariant across 2 health conditions.

Design: Psychometric study using secondary data analysis. Firstly, the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Linking Rules were used to examine the concept equivalence between the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.

Is transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) effective for improving aphasia in adults with aphasia after stroke? - A Cochrane Review summary with commentary.

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Nonpharmacological treatment in established rheumatoid arthritis.

The goals in the management of established rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are to control pain and disease activity, prevent further joint damage, and enhance functioning and quality of life. Despite the fact that aggressive and the early use of biological and nonbiological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs have been associated with substantial gains in clinical, radiological, and disability outcomes, a considerable proportion of patients still report significant problems of physical, emotional and social functioning, and unmet needs in established RA. Therefore, nonpharmacological treatments are also administered for patients with RA.

Evidence-based position paper on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine professional practice for persons with stroke. The European PRM position (UEMS PRM Section).

Background: Stroke is a major cause of disability worldwide, with an expected rise of global burden in the next twenty years throughout Europe. This EBPP 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 stroke. The aim of this study is to improve PRM physicians' professional practice for persons with stroke in order to promote their functioning and enhance quality of life.

Is physical rehabilitation effective for Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome? A case report.

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a type of brain disorder caused by the lack of thiamine, most commonly because of chronic alcohol misuse. It consists of two separate conditions including Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome. Various levels of cognitive impairments are associated with the severity of the syndrome.

The role of Interdisciplinary Teams in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.

The increasing complexity of healthcare provision and medical interventions requires collaboration between large numbers of health professionals. The nature of the interactions between team members determines whether the pattern of working is described as multi-, inter- or trans-disciplinary. Such team-working is an important part of the specialty of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.

Analyzing differential item functioning of the Nottingham Health Profile by Mixed Rasch Model.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate whether items in the Turkish version of the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) function differently according to age, sex, and duration of pain using the Mixed Rasch Model (MRM).

Patients And Methods: The NHP data of patients with low back pain from a previous study was analyzed. To analyze differential item functioning (DIF) within the items of the NHP, the MRM was used.

Kinaesthetic ability training improves unilateral neglect and functional outcome in patients with stroke: A randomized control trial.

Objective: To investigate the effects of kinaesthetic ability training with the Kinesthetic Ability Trainer (KAT) on unilateral neglect and functional outcomes in stroke patients.

Study Design: An assessor-blinded, randomized controlled, clinical trial.

Methods: A total of 64 stroke patients with unilateral neglect (mean age 61 (standard deviation (SD) 12) years, 60.

Adaptation of the osteoarthritis-specific quality of life scale (the OAQoL) for use in Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain and Turkey.

The Osteoarthritis Quality of Life scale (OAQoL) is specific to individuals with osteoarthritis. The present study describes the adaptation of the OAQoL for use in the following five European languages: German, Hungarian, Italian, Spanish and Turkish. The study involved three stages in each language; translation, cognitive debriefing (face and content validity) and validation.

Integrating patient reported outcome measures and computerized adaptive test estimates on the same common metrics: an example from the assessment of activities in rheumatoid arthritis.

Aim: This study aimed to explore the potential of an inclusive and fully integrated measurement system for the Activities component of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), incorporating four classical scales, including the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), and a Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT).

Methods: Three hundred patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) answered relevant questions from four questionnaires. Rasch analysis was performed to create an item bank using this item pool.

Adaptation and validation of the Ankylosing Spondylitis Work Instability Scale (AS-WIS) for use in Turkey.

The Ankylosing Spondylitis Work Instability Scale (AS-WIS) is a recently developed 20-item measure to assess work instability in AS. This study aimed to adapt the AS-WIS to Turkish and to test its reliability and validity. After the translation process, 132 AS patients were assessed by the AS-WIS, Bath AS Disease Activity Index, Bath AS Functional Index and the AS Quality of Life Questionnaire.