Publications by authors named "K Unai"
The virtual movement of an augmented body, perceived as part of oneself, forms the basis of kinesthetic perception induced by visual stimulation (KINVIS). KINVIS is a visually induced virtual kinesthetic perception that clinically suppresses spasticity. The present study hypothesized that central neural network activity during KINVIS affects subcortical neural circuits.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study investigated the transition patterns of activities of daily living (ADL) status based on the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) motor and cognitive items in patients who experienced subacute stroke.
Methods: In this single-site, retrospective investigation, 1592 FIM samples were collected during the hospitalization of 373 stroke patients who were admitted between April 2018 and March 2020. FIM item levels were transformed from seven to three (FIM1-2, Complete Dependence; FIM3-5, Modified Dependence; FIM6-7, Independence).
Objectives: Using Functional Independence Measure (FIM) records, this study used latent class analysis (LCA) to clarify the structure of activities of daily living (ADL) status in patients following stroke.
Methods: In this retrospective, single-center study, we extracted the medical records of patients with stroke who were admitted to a rehabilitation hospital in Japan between April 2018 and March 2020. LCA was used to determine classes of ADL status based on response patterns in FIM items converted from the original seven levels to three levels: Complete Dependence, FIM1-2; Modified Dependence, FIM3-5; Independence, FIM6-7.
Article Synopsis
- Stem cell-based regenerative therapy offers new hope for restoring function in patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI) through innovative treatment options.
- Regenerative rehabilitation combines different therapeutic approaches, making it non-invasive and effective for recovery, especially when used alongside traditional rehab methods.
- This article highlights how regenerative rehabilitation focuses on conditioning, functional training, and physical exercise to optimize the benefits of stem cell therapies for better patient outcomes.
Study Design: Psychometric study, cross-sectional validation study.
Objectives: To adapt and validate the Japanese version of the Spinal Cord Independence Measure self-report (SCIM-SR).
Setting: A spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation facility in Japan.