Publications by authors named "Funda Calis"
Introduction: Multiple Sclerosis Knowledge Questionnaire (MSKQ) is a self-administered inventory assessing patients' knowledge about Multiple Sclerosis. In this study, we aimed to test the reliability and validity of MSKQ in Turkish patients.
Methods: Patients with Multiple Sclerosis who attended an education seminar in our university hospital were enrolled in the study.
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- The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in treating adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder through a randomized controlled trial involving 32 adult patients.
- Patients were divided into two groups: one received PRP injections, while the other received saline, alongside a standardized exercise program.
- Results indicated that the PRP group experienced significantly greater improvements in shoulder pain and mobility compared to the control group, suggesting PRP as a viable treatment option for adhesive capsulitis.
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- This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections compared to a saline placebo on pain and functionality in patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain through a randomized, double-blind trial.
- A total of 44 hemiplegic patients received either PRP or saline injections over three weeks, and outcomes were measured at various points over three months.
- Results showed improvements in both groups without significant differences between them, indicating that PRP may not be a superior treatment and that rehabilitation techniques likely contributed to the observed benefits.
Purpose: To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Intermittent Self-Catheterization Questionnaire (ISC-Q) in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). This questionnaire evaluates four problems related to the use of ISC, which are ease of use, convenience, discreetness and psychological well-being.
Methods: A total of 60 SCI (40 males, 20 females) patients were included in the study.
Escobar (multiple pterygium) syndrome: Multidisciplinary approach to a very rare syndrome.
Eklem Hastalik Cerrahisi
December 2016
Escobar (multiple pterygium) syndrome is progressive and a very rare syndrome. It is generally characterized by multiple pterygia that are found in the cervical, antecubital and popliteal regions. In this report, we present the treatment management of a 14-year-old case with late stage Escobar syndrome who was admitted due to multiple pterygia and bilateral knee contractures.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The aim of this study was to investigate bladder wall thickness (BWT) and ultrasound estimated bladder weight (UEBW) values in healthy population with a portative ultrasound device and their relationship with demographic parameters.
Materials And Methods: The study was carried out in Neurorehabilitation Clinic of Ege University Hospital. Ninety-five subjects (48 women and 47 men) aged between 18 and 56 were included in the study.
Due to the fact that the phonetic, morphological and syntactic structures of the Turkish language differ significantly from other European languages, the translated forms of the currently available aphasia assessment batteries are not adequate for Turkish-speaking aphasic patients. The aim of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of the Ege Aphasia Test that we have developed. The test, which includes the 8 subtests of praxia, spontaneous language, auditory and verbal comprehension, repetition, naming, reading, writing and calculating, was applied into 100 aphasic patients, 40 dysarthric patients and 40 healthy subjects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The aim of this study was to generate reference data for ulnar nerve short segment conduction studies (SSCSs) at 2-cm intervals.
Methods: Ulnar nerve SSCS data were collected from dominant and non-dominant arms of 200 healthy volunteers. The effects of age, gender, weight, height, and body mass index (BMI) on SSCSs were also investigated.