Publications by authors named "Biyu Ni"

Article Synopsis
  • FTD is a rising area of research as it is the second leading cause of early-onset dementia, and this study analyzed bibliometric trends from 2000 to 2022.
  • A total of 10,227 papers were reviewed, highlighting a dramatic increase in FTD research, primarily published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, with notable contributions from the U.S. and the University of California San Francisco.
  • Key research areas include clinical diagnostics and pathological mechanisms involving proteins and genetic factors, with future directions focusing on biomarker development for better diagnosis.
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Objective: To assess the physical,psychological and social functioning of stroke patients with home-based rehabilitation.

Methods: Convenient sampling strategy was adopted to select 234 stroke patients discharged from a tertiary hospital rehabilitation center. The patients were assessed using Barthel index (BI),instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) scale,modified rivermead mobility index (mRMI),self-perceived burden scale (SPBS),self-rating depression scale,and Zarit caregiver burden interview (ZBI) during their outpatient visits,household visits,or telephone interviews.

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