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View article: The impact of inpatient and community stroke rehabilitation on health-related quality of life in New Zealand
The impact of inpatient and community stroke rehabilitation on health-related quality of life in New Zealand Open
Individualized rehabilitation planning should consider social supports, the home environment, functional level and patient preference to support decision-making around rehabilitation location and optimize outcomes.
View article: The new rehabilitation definition for research purposes could improve rehabilitation description in Cochrane Systematic Reviews
The new rehabilitation definition for research purposes could improve rehabilitation description in Cochrane Systematic Reviews Open
View article: Virtual reality-related exercise for people with chronic kidney disease undergoing haemodialysis
Virtual reality-related exercise for people with chronic kidney disease undergoing haemodialysis Open
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To evaluate the benefits and harms of virtual reality (VR)-based exercise for improving mental health, physical function, and quality of life (QoL), as…
View article: Clinical utility of diaphragmatic ultrasound for mechanical ventilator liberation in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Clinical utility of diaphragmatic ultrasound for mechanical ventilator liberation in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Prolonged mechanical ventilation is associated with an increased incidence of complications and higher mortality rates. Therefore, it is crucial to wean patients from mechanical ventilation as soon as possible. Recently, diaphra…
View article: Brain Injury Sense of Self Scale: psychometric development of a new measure of strength of self-identity after traumatic brain injury
Brain Injury Sense of Self Scale: psychometric development of a new measure of strength of self-identity after traumatic brain injury Open
Change in self-identity is a commonplace problem following TBI but is seldomly evaluated in clinical practice. BISOSS can be used to explore patient experiences of problems with self-identity after TBI and will help further our understandi…
View article: Music-based interventions for people with chronic kidney disease undergoing haemodialysis
Music-based interventions for people with chronic kidney disease undergoing haemodialysis Open
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of music-based interventions on fatigue, blood pressure, depression, pain, anxiety, stress, QoL, and sleep quality in people with…
View article: Cochrane rehabilitation: 2022 annual report
Cochrane rehabilitation: 2022 annual report Open
Cochrane Rehabilitation bridges rehabilitation research and the Cochrane community to enhance evidence dissemination and research quality. The year 2022 marked its sixth anniversary with a revision of its mission, vision, and goals. Knowle…
View article: The new rehabilitation definition for research purposes could improve rehabilitation description in Cochrane Systematic Reviews
The new rehabilitation definition for research purposes could improve rehabilitation description in Cochrane Systematic Reviews Open
Introduction In 2022, Cochrane Rehabilitation developed a new definition of rehabilitation for research purposes with 80 global stakeholders, aiming to support and improve the production and reporting of primary and evidence‐synthesis reha…
View article: Designing studies and reviews to produce informative, trustworthy evidence about complex interventions in rehabilitation: a narrative review and commentary
Designing studies and reviews to produce informative, trustworthy evidence about complex interventions in rehabilitation: a narrative review and commentary Open
According to Cochrane Rehabilitation's recently published definition for research purposes, rehabilitation is inherently complex. Rehabilitation teams frequently implement multiple strategies concurrently, draw on input from a range of dif…
View article: Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease
Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease Open
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of multidisciplinary rehabilitation for people with Parkinson's disease on their functioning and quality of life.
View article: Improving the quality of evidence production in rehabilitation. Results of the 5th Cochrane Rehabilitation Methodological Meeting
Improving the quality of evidence production in rehabilitation. Results of the 5th Cochrane Rehabilitation Methodological Meeting Open
The paper introduces the Special Sections of the European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine dedicated to the 5th Methodological Meeting of Cochrane Rehabilitation. It introduces Cochrane Rehabilitation; its vision,…
View article: Characteristics of goal-setting tools in adult rehabilitation: A scoping review
Characteristics of goal-setting tools in adult rehabilitation: A scoping review Open
Objectives This scoping review aims to map the literature on goal-setting tools in adult rehabilitation, exploring their characteristics, target users and supporting evidence to inform practice and future research in this area. Methods We …
View article: Clinical utility of diaphragmatic ultrasonography for mechanical ventilator weaning in adults: A study protocol for systematic review and meta‐analysis
Clinical utility of diaphragmatic ultrasonography for mechanical ventilator weaning in adults: A study protocol for systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Background and Aims Mechanical ventilation is associated with several risks, including barotrauma, ventilator‐associated pneumonia, and ventilator‐induced diaphragmatic dysfunction. A delay in weaning from mechanical ventilation increases …
View article: Are interventions outside the workplace to reduce sedentary behavior in adults effective? - A Cochrane Review summary with commentary
Are interventions outside the workplace to reduce sedentary behavior in adults effective? - A Cochrane Review summary with commentary Open
This summary is based on a Cochrane Review previously published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020, Issue 7, Art. No.: CD012554, DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD012554.pub2 (see www.cochranelibrary.com for information). Cochrane R…
View article: Ethnic differences in stroke outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand: A national linkage study
Ethnic differences in stroke outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand: A national linkage study Open
Background: Ethnic differences in post-stroke outcomes have been largely attributed to biological and socioeconomic characteristics resulting in differential risk factor profiles and stroke subtypes, but evidence is mixed. Aims: This study…
View article: Taking Charge After Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial of a Psychologically Informed Self-Management Intervention
Taking Charge After Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial of a Psychologically Informed Self-Management Intervention Open
The Take Charge intervention proved feasible with a population of people recently discharged from hospital with AECOPD. The direction of change in the primary outcome and some secondary outcomes suggest that an adequately powered study is …
View article: Prevention of Re-Hospitalization for Acute Exacerbations: Perspectives of People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Qualitative Study
Prevention of Re-Hospitalization for Acute Exacerbations: Perspectives of People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Qualitative Study Open
This research expands our understanding of how patients manage COPD and adds patient perspectives to current knowledge on how to prevent recurrent AECOPD. Programs which promote self-efficacy and positivity would be beneficial additions to…
View article: Comparison of Stroke Care Costs in Urban and Nonurban Hospitals and Its Association With Outcomes in New Zealand: A Nationwide Economic Evaluation
Comparison of Stroke Care Costs in Urban and Nonurban Hospitals and Its Association With Outcomes in New Zealand: A Nationwide Economic Evaluation Open
Background: Although geographical differences in treatment and outcomes after stroke have been described, we lack evidence on differences in the costs of treatment between urban and nonurban regions. Additionally, it is unclear whether gre…
View article: Taking Charge of COPD - Feasibility Study 2017-2019
Taking Charge of COPD - Feasibility Study 2017-2019 Open
Dataset from the Taking Charge of COPD feasibility study.
View article: Inpatient trial of a tablet app for communicating brain injury rehabilitation goals
Inpatient trial of a tablet app for communicating brain injury rehabilitation goals Open
The current findings do not provide wholesale support for this approach, yet we continue to feel that approaches that support clinician-client communication using asynchronous video may offer considerable future value and are worthy of fur…
View article: Patient, carer and health worker perspectives of stroke care in New Zealand: a mixed methods survey
Patient, carer and health worker perspectives of stroke care in New Zealand: a mixed methods survey Open
It is important to understand how consumers (person with stroke/family member/carer) and health workers perceive stroke care services. Consumers and health workers from across New Zealand were surveyed on perceptions of stroke care, access…
View article: Geographic Disparities in Stroke Outcomes and Service Access
Geographic Disparities in Stroke Outcomes and Service Access Open
Patients managed at nonurban hospitals experience poorer stroke outcomes and reduced access to key stroke interventions across the entire care continuum. Efforts to improve access to high quality stroke care in nonurban hospitals should be…
View article: Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents for preventing acute kidney injury
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents for preventing acute kidney injury Open
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: This review aims to look at the benefits and harms of ESAs for preventing AKI in the context of any health condition.
View article: The impact of ethnicity on stroke care access and patient outcomes: a New Zealand nationwide observational study
The impact of ethnicity on stroke care access and patient outcomes: a New Zealand nationwide observational study Open
View article: Patient, carer and health worker perspectives of stroke care in New Zealand: a mixed methods survey
Patient, carer and health worker perspectives of stroke care in New Zealand: a mixed methods survey Open
It is important to understand how consumers (person with stroke/family member/carer) and health workers perceive stroke care services. Consumers and health workers from across New Zealand were surveyed on perceptions of stroke care, access…
View article: Vocational interventions to help adults with long-term health conditions or disabilities gain and maintain paid work: an overview of systematic reviews
Vocational interventions to help adults with long-term health conditions or disabilities gain and maintain paid work: an overview of systematic reviews Open
Objective To conduct an overview of systematic reviews to examine the effectiveness of vocational interventions to help adults with long-term health conditions or disability gain and maintain new paid work and to analyse the spread and qua…
View article: Experiences and perceived effectiveness of carbon-fibre triplanar orthotics for people affected by polio: A qualitative descriptive study
Experiences and perceived effectiveness of carbon-fibre triplanar orthotics for people affected by polio: A qualitative descriptive study Open
A new type of carbon-fibre triplanar orthotic (CTO) was recently introduced to New Zealanders affected by polio. This study aimed to assess CTO recipients’ experiences and perceptions of these orthotics. A qualitative descriptive study bas…
View article: Use of an iPad App (Aid for Decision-making in Occupational Choice) for Collaborative Goal Setting in Interprofessional Rehabilitation: Qualitative Descriptive Study
Use of an iPad App (Aid for Decision-making in Occupational Choice) for Collaborative Goal Setting in Interprofessional Rehabilitation: Qualitative Descriptive Study Open
Background Goal setting is a key part of the rehabilitation process. The use of technology and electronic tools such as smartphone apps and websites has been suggested as a way of improving the engagement of users in meaningful goal settin…
View article: Why we need an internationally shared rehabilitation definition for clinical research purposes
Why we need an internationally shared rehabilitation definition for clinical research purposes Open
Purpose: Responding to a recent editorial arguing against defining rehabilitation, we discuss the reasons for developing a classification of rehabilitation for research purposes, its philosophical background and some of the possible risks.…
View article: Use of an iPad App (Aid for Decision-making in Occupational Choice) for Collaborative Goal Setting in Interprofessional Rehabilitation: Qualitative Descriptive Study (Preprint)
Use of an iPad App (Aid for Decision-making in Occupational Choice) for Collaborative Goal Setting in Interprofessional Rehabilitation: Qualitative Descriptive Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Goal setting is a key part of the rehabilitation process. The use of technology and electronic tools such as smartphone apps and websites has been suggested as a way of improving the engagement of users in meaningful goal setti…