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View article: Outdoor recreation’s association with mental health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic
Outdoor recreation’s association with mental health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Outdoor recreation provided a crucial way to maintain physical activity, reduce stress, and preserve a sense of normalcy during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study assessed the relationship between outdoor recreation and mental health in the…
View article: Comparing Hip, Wrist and Ankle‐Worn ActiGraph Accelerometers for Measuring Physical Activity in Toddlers
Comparing Hip, Wrist and Ankle‐Worn ActiGraph Accelerometers for Measuring Physical Activity in Toddlers Open
Background Understanding the relationships among accelerometer placements and the agreements between cut points is essential to enhancing the accuracy of physical activity measurement for toddlers. This study aimed to compare the magnitude…
View article: Human-centered design and early evaluation of an interface for mobile-manipulator-mediated pediatric occupational therapy
Human-centered design and early evaluation of an interface for mobile-manipulator-mediated pediatric occupational therapy Open
Assistive mobile robots can play an important role in supporting individuals with disabilities. While the field of robot control interfaces for individuals with disabilities is growing, there is little work done on such systems for childre…
View article: GoBot: An Autonomous Assistive Robot Using Behavior Trees to Encourage Child Mobility
GoBot: An Autonomous Assistive Robot Using Behavior Trees to Encourage Child Mobility Open
In early motor interventions from clinical rehabilitation to physical activity encouragement, one major challenge is maintaining child engagement and motivation. Robots show unique promise for addressing this challenge, but providing robot…
View article: Adaptative Strategies for Outdoor Recreation During a Time of Stress: Insights from the COVID-19 Pandemic in the U.S.
Adaptative Strategies for Outdoor Recreation During a Time of Stress: Insights from the COVID-19 Pandemic in the U.S. Open
Maintaining engagement in outdoor recreation during COVID-19 required adaptation as the pandemic continuously reshaped risk perceptions, use of outdoor space, and interpersonal contact. This study examined the role of four main adaptive st…
View article: Short-Term Powered Mobility Intervention Is Associated With Improvements in Development and Participation for Young Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Short-Term Powered Mobility Intervention Is Associated With Improvements in Development and Participation for Young Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of 2 short-term powered mobility interventions across developmental domains, participation, and perceptions of intervention implementation for young children with cerebral p…
View article: Association between motor skills and executive function of children with autism spectrum disorder in Taiwan and the United States
Association between motor skills and executive function of children with autism spectrum disorder in Taiwan and the United States Open
Objective The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between parent ratings of motor skills and executive function (EF) in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States and Taiwan. Materials and method On…
View article: GoBot Go! Using a Custom Assistive Robot to Promote Physical Activity in Children
GoBot Go! Using a Custom Assistive Robot to Promote Physical Activity in Children Open
Children worldwide are becoming increasingly inactive, leading to significant wellness challenges. Initial findings from our research team indicate that robots could potentially provide a more effective approach (compared to other age-appr…
View article: Ready, Set, Move! Tracking Children's Modified Ride-On Car Use With a Custom Data Logger
Ready, Set, Move! Tracking Children's Modified Ride-On Car Use With a Custom Data Logger Open
Purpose: To create and implement a next-generation, custom data logger to automatically track modified ride-on car (MROC) use in home and community settings, establish feasibility of long-term remote collection of community MROC use data, …
View article: Caregiver perspectives on powered mobility devices and participation for children with cerebral palsy in Gross Motor Function Classification System level V
Caregiver perspectives on powered mobility devices and participation for children with cerebral palsy in Gross Motor Function Classification System level V Open
Aim To describe caregiver experiences, perceptions, and device preferences between a modified ride‐on car (MROC) and an Explorer Mini, including perceived changes in participation, barriers, and benefits for young children with cerebral pa…
View article: Effect of a motor behavior course on kinesiology students' attitudes toward disability: A quasi-experimental study.
Effect of a motor behavior course on kinesiology students' attitudes toward disability: A quasi-experimental study. Open
This quasi-experimental study used a nonrandomized, control group pre-test post-test research design to determine the effect of a motor behavior course with a social justice perspective on undergraduate students' attitudes toward people wi…
View article: Powered Mobility Device Use and Developmental Change of Young Children with Cerebral Palsy
Powered Mobility Device Use and Developmental Change of Young Children with Cerebral Palsy Open
Mobility is a fundamental human right and is supported by the United Nations and the ON Time Mobility framework. The purpose of this study was to understand the effect of a powered mobility intervention on developmental changes of children…
View article: Acral Necrosis After PD-L1 Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy
Acral Necrosis After PD-L1 Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy Open
Dermatologists should be aware of acral necrosis as a rare adverse event of treatment with an immune checkpoint inhibitor.• Delayed immune-related events are sequelae of immune checkpoint inhibitors that can occur months after treatment is…
View article: In the Driver’s Seat: A Randomized, Crossover Clinical Trial Protocol Comparing Home and Community Use of the Permobil Explorer Mini and a Modified Ride-On Car by Children With Cerebral Palsy
In the Driver’s Seat: A Randomized, Crossover Clinical Trial Protocol Comparing Home and Community Use of the Permobil Explorer Mini and a Modified Ride-On Car by Children With Cerebral Palsy Open
Objective The aims of this study are 2-fold: (1) to evaluate a powered mobility intervention to promote developmental, activity, and participation outcomes of young children aged 12 to 36 months who have cerebral palsy; and (2) to compare …
View article: Leisure Engagement during COVID-19 and Its Association with Mental Health and Wellbeing in U.S. Adults
Leisure Engagement during COVID-19 and Its Association with Mental Health and Wellbeing in U.S. Adults Open
Leisure engagement has risen as a salient societal issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, not only because it provides a pathway for people to continue meeting their physical, cognitive, and social-emotional needs, but also due to the phenome…
View article: Influence of a Socially Assistive Robot on Physical Activity, Social Play Behavior, and Toy-Use Behaviors of Children in a Free Play Environment: A Within-Subjects Study
Influence of a Socially Assistive Robot on Physical Activity, Social Play Behavior, and Toy-Use Behaviors of Children in a Free Play Environment: A Within-Subjects Study Open
Background: Play is critical for children’s physical, cognitive, and social development. Technology-based toys like robots are especially of interest to children. This pilot study explores the affordances of the play area provided by devel…
View article: Active mobility, active participation: a systematic review of modified ride-on car use by children with disabilities
Active mobility, active participation: a systematic review of modified ride-on car use by children with disabilities Open
MROC studies have primarily addressed activity and participation, with most studies suggesting increased functional mobility and social interactions due to MROC use. More robust research designs with larger samples are needed in order to d…
View article: Influence of a Socially Assistive Robot on Physical Activity, Play Behavior, and Toy-use Behaviors of Children in a Free Play Environment: A Within-Subjects Study
Influence of a Socially Assistive Robot on Physical Activity, Play Behavior, and Toy-use Behaviors of Children in a Free Play Environment: A Within-Subjects Study Open
Background: Play is critical for children’s physical, cognitive, and social development. Technology-based toys like robots are especially of interest to children. This pilot study explores the affordances of the play area provided by devel…
View article: Examining the relationship between falls self-efficacy and postural sway in community-dwelling older adults
Examining the relationship between falls self-efficacy and postural sway in community-dwelling older adults Open
The most common cause for both fatal and nonfatal injuries for older adults in the U.S. is experiencing a fall. Researchers are interested in identifying variables which may help predict a person’s likelihood of falling to create targeted,…
View article: Go Zika Go: A Feasibility Protocol of a Modified Ride-on Car Intervention for Children with Congenital Zika Syndrome in Brazil
Go Zika Go: A Feasibility Protocol of a Modified Ride-on Car Intervention for Children with Congenital Zika Syndrome in Brazil Open
Children with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) present severe motor disability and can benefit from early powered mobility. The Go Zika Go project uses modified ride-on toy cars, which may advance the body functions, activities, and particip…
View article: Perceived Barriers Before and After a 3-Month Period of Modified Ride-On Car Use
Perceived Barriers Before and After a 3-Month Period of Modified Ride-On Car Use Open
Purpose: The purpose of the study is to examine how perceived barriers change before and after a 3-month period of modified ride-on car use. Methods: This study used a qualitative content analysis of perceived barriers. Fourteen caregivers…
View article: Perceived Barriers of Modified Ride-On Car Use of Young Children With Disabilities: A Content Analysis
Perceived Barriers of Modified Ride-On Car Use of Young Children With Disabilities: A Content Analysis Open
Purpose: Modified ride-on cars have emerged as an early powered mobility option for young children with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to identify, extract, and synthesize perceived barriers of modified ride-on car use reporte…
View article: Exploratory analysis of a developmentally progressive modified ride-on car intervention for young children with Down syndrome
Exploratory analysis of a developmentally progressive modified ride-on car intervention for young children with Down syndrome Open
The developmentally progressive nature of the intervention and high dosage may have been instrumental in encouraging the onset of independent activation and earlier motor milestones.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONYoung children with Down s…
View article: Health and Nutrition in Vermont Children
Health and Nutrition in Vermont Children Open
Introduction. The AHA (American Heart Association) supports legislation in Ver- mont ensuring that restaurants’ children’s menu meals meet certain nutritional standards. This study investigated Vermont parents’ attitudes towards both dinin…