Health-related quality-of-life during rehabilitation in patients with critical illness neuropathy/myopathy after severe coronavirus disease 2019.

Our aim was to evaluate health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) of the patients with critical illness neuropathy and/or myopathy after severe COVID-19 during their rehabilitation. The prospective cohort study included 157 patients (median age 64 years) admitted to rehabilitation. HRQoL was assessed the using European Quality 5-Dimensions questionnaire [EQ-5D index , range 0(or exceptionally less) to 1, and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), range 0-100], which was completed by the patients at admission and discharge.

Self-perception of cognitive functions in patients with neurological impairments as measured against a translated Cognitive Change Index.

The primary purpose of the study was to compare the results of neuropsychological assessments with results obtained using a translated Cognitive Change Index (CCI) on patients with diagnosed brain pathology. Our study included 54 patients diagnosed with neurologic pathology (stroke, TBI, or brain tumor) at the University Rehabilitation Institute Soca (average age = 51 years, SD = 15 years). The results of neuropsychological evaluations and anamnestic data were also obtained for the clinical subsample.

Long-Term Consequences of COVID-19 Disease Specific to Women: Exploratory Research.

This study was designed to explore COVID-19 in a biopsychosocial model, taking into account the different mental and social consequences of the disease in women and men. A sociodemographic questionnaire containing anthropometric data, socioeconomic data, lifestyle data, health status before COVID-19, course of COVID-19, symptoms, and complications after COVID-19 was administered to 83 women and 64 men to investigate their mental health (MH) and quality of life (QoL). The Hospital Anxiety (HADS-A) and Depression (HADS-D) Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF) were adopted.

Improving autobiographical memory in schizophrenia using wearable cameras: A single-case experimental study.

Autobiographical memory (AM) impairments influence both sense of identity and social functioning of patients with schizophrenia. However, cognitive remediation methods addressing these difficulties do not sufficiently consider the heterogeneity of this disorder and frequently face methodological limitations. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of a method using a wearable camera (NarrativeClip®), through an alternating treatments design across two types of AM training.

A randomized controlled trial of the effects of flow phonation voice treatment for primary muscle tension dysphonia.

Objective: The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of flow phonation voice therapy on laryngeal physiology and vocal quality in persons with primary Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD1).

Methods: Seventeen participants with a diagnosis of MTD1 completed the study. Participants were randomized to two groups.

The size and behavior of virtual objects have influence on functional exercise and motivation of persons with multiple sclerosis: a randomized study.

The consequences of multiple sclerosis are problems with limb movement, coordination, and vision. Heretofore a combination of therapy and additional medications can alter the course of the disease and reduce upper extremity disability. We developed a virtual environment for pick-and-place tasks as a supportive tool to address the problem of challenging task in occupational therapy.

Risk Factors for Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Very Low Birth Weight Infants in Their Second Year of Life.

: This study aimed to identify the prevalence of feeding and swallowing disorders (FSD) in very low birth weight (VLBW, 1500 g or less) infants in the first two years after discharge from the maternity hospital, their possible risk factors, and the consequences of them. : A total of 117 preterm children with VLBW born between 2013 and 2015 were included. The data concerning possible FSD after discharge from the hospital were obtained through accessible medical documentation for the child and a short parental questionnaire.

Return to work among workers recovering from severe COVID-19 in Slovenia: a focus group study.

Purpose: For working age adults, return to work (RTW) after severe COVID-19 can be an essential component of rehabilitation. We explored the expectations and experiences related to RTW in a group of workers recovering from severe COVID-19 in Slovenia.

Materials And Methods: Four focus groups were conducted between May 2021 and August 2021.

Lower urinary tract function in patients with fracture in thoracolumbal junction: an observational study.

A fracture in the thoracolumbal junction may cause complete or incomplete damage to the spinal cord, conus medullaris or cauda equina and result in an isolated or mixed lesion of the upper and lower motor neurons causing leg weakness and urinary/bowel/sexual dysfunction. In this retrospective cross-sectional study, we aimed to describe electrodiagnostic and urodynamic findings after thoracolumbal fractures and determine potential discriminating factors. We identified 74 cases (mean age 42 years, range 16-79 years, 55 men) admitted to our institution between 2008 and 2018 for Th12, L1 or L2 vertebral fractures, and retrieved from their medical records available demographic, clinical, electrodiagnostic and urodynamic data.

The effectiveness of rehabilitation of patients with injuries as part of the Social Insurance Institution's disability prevention.

Background: Injuries are the cause of professional and social deactivation. The rehabilitation program provided under Social Security prevention pension enables earlier rehabilitation measures.

Objective: The study's aim was to determine the efficiency of the rehabilitation as a part of Social Security prevention pension in the group of patients after limb injuries depending on the time when rehabilitation was undertaken.

Comparison of plasma metanephrines in patients with cyanotic and acyanotic congenital heart disease.

Purpose: The co-occurrence of cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) and PHEO/PGL has been reported, but the role of the hypoxic environment in the pathogenesis of PHEO/PGL remains unclear. Our aim was to compare plasma metanephrine and normetanephrine levels between patients with CCHD and patients with acyanotic congenital heart disease (ACCHD).

Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study in a prospective cohort of 44 patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) (31 (70.

Nephrotic Syndrome - Different Risk of Venous Thromboembolism with Different Approaches to Justify Prophylactic Anticoagulation.

All of the circumstances influencing any of the elements of Virchow's Triad can increase the risk of venous thromboembolism. Assessing prothrombotic factors can sometimes be difficult. One of the examples of such a condition is nephrotic syndrome.

Association of Acute Headache of COVID-19 and Anxiety/Depression Symptoms in Adults Undergoing Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation.

As a common non-respiratory symptom of COVID-19, headache should not be overlooked, and its characteristics should be recorded with scrutiny. Identifying risk factors associated with post-COVID headache will ensure immediate action and counseling for this population of patients. Therefore, the study aimed to investigate the relationship between headache and psychological state (stress level, depression, and anxiety symptoms) in adults undergoing post-COVID-19 rehabilitation.

Life satisfaction and athletic identity among Olympic para-alpine skiers: a survey.

The objective of this study was to examine life satisfaction and athletic identity among para-alpine skiers and explore their associations with sociodemographic, sports practice, and disability-related characteristics of the participants. The respondents to the on-site survey were 129 para-alpine ski racers with acquired disability from 33 countries on all five continents who competed in the Paralympic games in Sochi (aged 16-53 years, mean and median 30 years, 100 men). Two self-developed assessment instruments were used - a 7-point Likert-type life-satisfaction questionnaire probing seven domains (health, family, education, freedom, friends, travelling, and self) and the Athletic Identity Scale (AIS; possible score range 17-85).

Does Hippotherapy Improve the Functions in Children with Cerebral Palsy? Systematic Review Based on the International Classification of Functioning.

To perform a systematic review of the literature regarding scientific reality of hippotherapy in children with cerebral palsy graded according to France HAS (Haute Autorité de Santé) recommendations and applied to the International Classification of Functioning. The research in MEDLINE and Cochrane Library databases was performed using the keywords: "Equestrian therapy," "Riding for the disabled," "Hippotherapy," "Equine-movement therapy," and "Therapeutic horse (back) riding." The methodological quality of the articles was assessed using four levels of proof and three guideline grades (A: strong; B: moderate; C: poor).

Occupational priorities and needs of blind and partially sighted people entering the labor market in Slovenia.

Background: People with vision impairment are a growing group of clients for occupational therapists, particularly those working in vocational rehabilitation.

Objective: To examine the occupational priorities and performance issues of blind and partially sighted people entering vocational rehabilitation in Slovenia. Possible differences between priorities and issues among diagnostic groups and in relation to the rehabilitation outcome were explored.

Validation of three novel clinical prediction tools for primary aldosteronism subtyping.

The 20-point clinical prediction SPACE score, the aldosterone-to-lowest potassium ratio (APR), aldosterone concentration (AC) and the AC relative reduction rate after saline infusion test (SIT) have recently been proposed for primary aldosteronism (PA) subtyping prior to adrenal vein sampling (AVS). To validate those claims, we performed a retrospective cross-sectional study that included all patients at our center who had positive SIT to confirm PA and were diagnosed with either bilateral disease (BPA) according to AVS or with lateralized disease (LPA) if biochemically cured after adrenalectomy from November 2004 to the end of 2019. Final diagnoses were used to evaluate the diagnostic performance of proposed clinical prediction tools.

Study of Trunk Morphological Imbalance and Rehabilitation Outcome of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with Intelligent Medicine.

In recent years, artificial intelligence technology has been widely used in various medical fields to effectively assist physicians in patient treatment operations. In this paper, we design and implement a deep biblical network model-based orthotic design for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis to quickly and effectively assist physicians in designing orthotics for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. A fuzzy set is used to express the knowledge of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis orthosis design, and a fuzzy reasoning based on the confidence level is implemented.

Is RED-S in athletes just another face of malnutrition?

Background & Aims: Relative energy deficiency syndrome in sport (RED-S) can impair the function of several body systems, resulting in short and long-term threats to athletes' health and performance. Research showed that these health and performance problems are often unrecognized, and the treatment is not adequate. The retrospective study presented in this paper aims to determine the prevalence of RED-S-related symptoms in a sample of Slovenian competitive athletes from various sports.

Amputee Fall Risk Classification Using Machine Learning and Smartphone Sensor Data from 2-Minute and 6-Minute Walk Tests.

The 6-min walk test (6MWT) is commonly used to assess a person’s physical mobility and aerobic capacity. However, richer knowledge can be extracted from movement assessments using artificial intelligence (AI) models, such as fall risk status. The 2-min walk test (2MWT) is an alternate assessment for people with reduced mobility who cannot complete the full 6MWT, including some people with lower limb amputations; therefore, this research investigated automated foot strike (FS) detection and fall risk classification using data from a 2MWT.

Harnessing Energy of a Treadmill for Push-Off Assistance During Walking: Feasibility Study.

Regaining efficient push-off is a crucial step in restitution of walking ability in impaired individuals. Inspired by the elastic nature of ankle plantarflexor muscle-tendon complex, we propose a novel rehabilitation device: Ankle Exoskeleton using Treadmill Actuation for Push-off assistance (AN-EXTRA-Push). Using a brake and an elastic tendon, it harnesses energy of a moving treadmill during stance phase, then releases it during push-off to aid with plantarflexion torque generation.

Rehabilitation of COVID-19 patients with respiratory failure and critical illness disease in Slovenia: an observational study.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection often causes pneumonia and respiratory failure that may lead to postintensive care syndrome, including critical illness neuropathy (CIN) and critical illness myopathy (CIM). The data on the rehabilitation outcomes of post-novel coronavirus disease (COVID) patients with CIN and CIM following respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation are still limited. To address this, we enrolled in our prospective observational study a sample of 50 consecutive COVID-19 patients admitted to our facility between 2 November 2020 and 3 May 2021 with electrophysiologically confirmed or clinically suspected diagnosis of CIN/CIM.

The Experiences of People with Dementia and Informal Carers Related to the Closure of Social and Medical Services in Poland during the COVID-19 Pandemic-A Qualitative Study.

Older people with dementia are particularly at risk of COVID-19; however, relatively little is known about the indirect impact of the pandemic on the lives of those living with, and/or caring for someone with, dementia. The aim of this study was to investigate the experiences of people with dementia and informal carers during the closure of available social and medical services in Poland during the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with people with dementia ( = 5) and informal carers ( = 21) was performed between June and August 2020 after the first wave of COVID-19 in Poland.

The Use of Medical and Non-Medical Services by Older Inpatients from Emergency vs. Chronic Departments, during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic in Poland.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced numerous changes in medical care. The monitoring of current needs and problems among the elderly in health care facilities seems to be essential. This study aims to assess the difference in terms of the use of medical and non-medical services before planned or emergency hospitalisation by the older population during the strict lockdown period due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Poland.