Publications by authors named "C A M van Bennekom"

Article Synopsis
  • The RYSEN body weight support device allows for versatile overground gait training and can be enhanced with augmented reality (RYSEN-AR), aiming to compare it with conventional gait training (CGT) in rehabilitation settings.
  • Eleven stroke and spinal cord injury patients participated in the study, where their training intensity was monitored through heart rate and trunk accelerometry, while they provided feedback on their balance confidence and training experiences.
  • Results showed no significant differences in training intensity or goals between RYSEN/RYSEN-AR and CGT, but confidence in balance control was notably higher with RYSEN-AR, indicating the need for further research on maximizing the benefits of RYSEN in rehabilitation.
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Background: Several Patient Reported Outcome Measurements (PROMs) can be used to quantify participation in rehabilitation patients, yet there is limited comparative research on their content and psychometric properties to make an informed decision between them.

Objective: To compare the content and several psychometric properties of the Restriction and Satisfaction subscales of the Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation - Participation (USER-P) with the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities (PROMIS-APS) and Satisfaction with Social Roles and Activities (PROMIS-SPS) v2.0 8-item short forms.

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Background: Body weight support (BWS) training devices are frequently used to improve gait in individuals with neurological impairments, but guidance in selecting an appropriate level of BWS is limited. Here, we aim to describe the initial BWS levels used during gait training, the rationale for this selection and the clinical goals aligned with BWS training for different diagnoses.

Method: A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Embase and Web of Science, including terms related to the population (individuals with neurological disorders), intervention (BWS training) and outcome (gait).

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Purpose: Sleep is essential for our overall health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, stroke often induces insomnia, which has been shown to impede rehabilitation and recovery of function. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the treatment of choice for insomnia in the general population and is efficacious both when delivered face-to-face or online.

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Purpose: Clinical work-integrating care (CWIC) refers to paying attention to work participation in a clinical setting. Working patients may benefit from CWIC. The purpose of this study is to explore the extent and nature to which medical specialists provide CWIC and what policies and guidelines oblige or recommend specialists to do.

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