Implementation and evaluation of a navigation program for people with cancer in old age and their family caregivers: study protocol for the EU NAVIGATE International Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Cancer navigation programs aim to support, educate, and empower patients and families, addressing barriers to diagnostics, treatment, and care. Navigators engage with people to ensure timely access to services and resources. While promising for older people with cancer, these programs are scarce in Europe, and research on their effectiveness and implementation is limited.

A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial: Can Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Be a Novel Method for Treating Chronic Rhinosinusitis?

: Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy offers a promising approach to treating inflammatory diseases. Its notable anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects and enhancement of microcirculation in the nasal mucosa make it a valuable treatment option. Despite its potential, the use of PEMF for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is still in its early stages, with limited exploration of its effectiveness.

Effectiveness and Feasibility of Blood Flow Restriction Training for People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review.

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease that primarily targets the myelin of axons. Extremities are frequently affected, resulting in a negative impact on both activities of daily living (ADL) and quality of life. In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the potential benefits of exercise and blood flow restriction training (BFRT) programs as a therapeutic tool in people with neurological disorders.

Development and Preliminary Testing of the Staffordshire Questionnaire for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (SQ-AIS): Content and Face Validity.

Introduction: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a structural spinal deformity with implications for health-related quality of life (HR-QoL). The Scoliosis Research Society-22 revised (SRS-22r) questionnaire is the standard for HR-QoL assessment. However, studies have identified limitations with the SRS-22r, including content and face validity issues, reliability concerns, and language appropriateness.

Effectiveness of geriatric rehabilitation in inpatient and day hospital settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Geriatric rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary intervention that promotes functional recovery in older adults. Our objective was to assess the efficacy of geriatric rehabilitation in inpatient and geriatric day hospital settings.

Methods: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PsycINFO, PEDro and AgeLine from inception to September 30, 2022 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) including older adults (age ≥ 65 years) undergoing geriatric rehabilitation (inpatient or day hospital) with a usual care comparator group.

Home physical therapy versus telerehabilitation in improving motor function and quality of life in Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Over the past few years, the development of telerehabilitation has advanced rapidly. Patients with Parkinson's disease (PwPD) often have difficulty with mobility, making it challenging for them to perform centre-based exercise.This study aims to compare the effectiveness and adherence of home physical therapy (HPT) and telerehabilitation (TR) in mitigating motor symptoms and improving the quality of life in patients with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease.

Comparison of Surgical Outcomes Following Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation and Traditional Open Pedicle Screw Fixation for Thoracolumbar Fractures Without Neurological Deficit.

Background: Traumatic thoracolumbar fractures are frequently encountered in blunt trauma patients. The Open pedicle screw fixation has been proven to be effective in stabilizing fractures, deformity correction, early mobilization and improving long term quality of life of patients with thoracolumbar fracture. Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation is a minimally invasive approach that minimizes the tissue injury, enhances early recovery and facilitates rehabilitation program.

Patient Reported Outcome Measures in cancer care: a hybrid effectiveness-Implementation trial to optimise Symptom control and health service Experience (PROMISE)-protocol for a randomised controlled trial of electronic self-reporting of symptoms versus usual care during and following treatment in patients with cancer.

Introduction: Routine collection of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) has the potential to inform and improve cancer care. It is now feasible for patients to complete PROMs electronically (ePROMs) providing information about their current levels of symptoms, side effects of treatment and other concerns. PROM scores can be tracked over time allowing more timely identification of problems and more appropriate intervention.

Effect of a metaverse multimodal rehabilitation intervention on quality of life and fear of recurrence in patients with colorectal cancer survivors: A randomized controlled study protocol.

Background: Regular rehabilitation during or after cancer treatment can bring numerous benefits to colorectal cancer survivors. However, there is a lack of convenient and mobile rehabilitation support systems tailored specifically for this group. The metaverse, as a virtual reality environment, offers an innovative platform for implementing rehabilitation.

Effect of a Structured Tele Based Post COVID-19 Rehabilitation Program in the Indian Population.

The emergence of coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) and the imperative for social distancing have propelled telehealth to the forefront. Even after discharge, patients may experience lingering symptoms, termed post-COVID-19 syndrome, which impairs functioning. This syndrome persists beyond recovery from COVID-19.

Intermittent Hypoxic-Hyperoxic Training During Inpatient Rehabilitation Improves Exercise Capacity and Functional Outcome in Patients With Long Covid: Results of a Controlled Clinical Pilot Trial.

Introduction: Long COVID-19 illness is a severely disabling disease with shortness of breath, weakness and fatigue as leading symptoms, resulting in poor quality of life and substantial delay in return to work. No specific respiratory therapy has been validated for patients with long COVID. The intermittent hypoxia-hyperoxia training (IHHT) is a respiratory therapeutic modality to improve exercise performance via controlled respiratory conditioning.

Effectiveness of low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction vs. conventional high-intensity resistance training in older people diagnosed with sarcopenia: a randomized controlled trial.

Low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction (LRT-BFR) has shown potential to improve muscle strength and mass in different populations; however, there remains limited evidence in sarcopenic people diagnosed with sarcopenia criteria. This study systematically compared the effectiveness of LRT-BFR and conventional high-intensity resistance training (CRT) on clinical muscle outcomes (muscle mass, strength and performance), cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and sarcopenia-related biomarkers of older people with sarcopenia. Twenty-one older individuals (aged 65 years and older) diagnosed with sarcopenia were randomly assigned to the LRT-BFR (20%-30% one-repetition maximum (1RM), n = 10) or CRT (60%-70% 1RM, n = 11) group.

Feasibility of Ultrasound-Guided Suprascapular Nerve Block in Improving Shoulder Motion and Pain Post-Surgery in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Control Trial.

Patients with locally advanced breast cancer post-mastectomy complain of shoulder pain and restricted shoulder movement. The role of suprascapular nerve block (SSNB) in such patients needs to be explained as it may help in improving their quality of life along with pain relief. This study aims to evaluate the effect of ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block (SSNB) in improving shoulder motion and pain following surgery and compare its effect with exercise group.

Sling Results in Better Sleep Quality and Less Anxiety Early After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Randomized Single-Blinded Trial.

Background: Sleep disturbance is commonly reported by patients wearing an abduction brace after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR). Although a sling has been proven noninferior to an abduction brace for function and repair integrity, there is no evidence-based medical support for the advantage of the sling in improving sleep quality compared with a brace.

Purpose/hypothesis: This study aimed to compare the effects of a sling and an abduction brace on sleep quality and clinical outcomes after ARCR.

Effect of yoga-based exercise program in female patients with myofacial pain of temporomandibular disorders.

Objectives: The study was conducted to investigate the effect of Yoga-based exercise program on pain, range of motion (ROM), quality of sleep, depression and quality of life in female patients with myofacial pain of temporomandibular disorders (TMD).

Materials And Methods: 39 Female patients with myofacial pain of TMD were included in the study. Yoga based exercise program was performed to the first group and second group was control group.

Multidisciplinary Inpatient Community Rehabilitation Programmes for Frail Older People: A Scoping Review.

Aim: The aim of this review was to examine the evidence on multidisciplinary inpatient community rehabilitation intervention programmes for frail older people to establish what frailty rehabilitation programmes if any have been described within the literature and to identify gaps in knowledge and outcome measures used.

Design: A scoping review was conducted.

Methods: Using the Joanna Briggs Institute approach to scoping reviews, a comprehensive literature search was conducted accessing MEDLINE via PubMed, PsychINFO (via Proquest), CINAHL Complete (via EBSCO) and the Cochrane Library and a limited search of the grey literature was undertaken.

Long-term outcome of transanal irrigation for individuals with spina bifida: a 12-year experience study.

Background: Transanal irrigation (TAI) effectively addresses fecal incontinence and improves quality of life in individuals with spina bifida. Given the scarcity of follow-up studies lasting > 5 years and reports of numerous TAI discontinuations, we assessed the enduring effectiveness and impact of TAI > 10 years after its initiation on the quality of life in individuals with spina bifida.

Methods: We recruited individuals with spina bifida enrolled in a bowel management program who initiated TAI in 2010 and participated in 4-month and 3-year follow-up studies at a spina bifida clinic.

The effect of exergame rehabilitation on the quality of life of cancer patients undergoing abdominal surgery: a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: Exergames, which combine digital games and physical exercise, have become increasingly popular for rehabilitation in the health domain. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of exergame rehabilitation on the quality of life of cancer patients undergoing abdominal surgery.

Methods: This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of exergame rehabilitation on the quality of life of cancer patients who had undergone abdominal surgery.

Trajectories of functional limitations, health-related quality of life and societal costs in individuals with long COVID: a population-based longitudinal cohort study.

Objectives: To examine trajectories of functional limitations, fatigue, health-related quality of life (HRQL) and societal costs of patients referred to long COVID clinics.

Design: A population-based longitudinal cohort study using real-time user data.

Setting: 35 specialised long COVID clinics in the UK.

Clinical features and rehabilitation outcome after surgical treatment of spinal meningioma.

Study Design: Retrospective analysis of clinical routine data.

Objectives: Spinal meningioma is a common type of benign spinal tumor. Surgical removal is the standard therapeutic approach.

Effectiveness and Feasibility of Digital Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has been shown to effectively support postsurgical recovery in patients with lung cancer (LC) at various stages. While digital PR programs offer a potential solution to traditional challenges, such as time and space constraints, their efficacy and feasibility for patients undergoing LC surgery remain unclear.

Objective: This systematic review aims to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of digital PR programs for individuals undergoing LC surgery.