Publications by authors named "Noor Al Kaabi"

Introduction: Exercise training post-transplant has been shown to improve physical function and quality of life in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. Online resources in the form of websites and videos are commonly used to provide education and instruction on exercise and physical activity in SOT; however, the content and quality of these online resources has not been evaluated.

Methods: The first 200 websites and videos identified on Google and YouTube using the English search term "exercise and physical activity in solid organ transplantation" were analyzed.

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Background: Dyspnea is a prevalent symptom in individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and generalized hypermobility spectrum disorder (G-HSD), yet its contributors have not been identified. One known contributor to dyspnea is respiratory muscle weakness. The feasibility and effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in combination with standard-of-care rehabilitation (aerobic, resistance, neuromuscular stabilization, and balance and proprioception exercises) in improving respiratory muscle strength and patient-reported outcomes in patients with hEDS or G-HSD have not been evaluated.

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Article Synopsis
  • Individuals with lung disease often turn to the internet for information on pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), prompting a study to evaluate the quality and readability of PR resources found online.* -
  • The analysis of the top 200 websites revealed that 66 unique PR resources were identified, with the majority being scientific resources or from advocacy organizations, but the content quality varied widely.* -
  • While foundation and advocacy sites scored higher in quality measures, they still maintained a reading level that could hinder patient understanding, indicating a need for better accessibility in online health information.*
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