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Self-Management Strategies Used by Patients Who Are Hypersensitive to Cold Following a Hand Injury. A Prospective Study with Two Years Follow-Up (2015)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Cold hypersensitivity is a common symptom of upper-extremity nerve injuries. Cold hypersensitivity is associated with an abnormally low tolerance to cold and can affect hand function and activity performance. Previous studies have identified strategies used to manage cold-induced discomfort but do not explore patients’ preferred strategies over time.Study designA prospective cohort study design was used […]
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Constraint-Induced Therapy Combined With Eye Patching on Functional Outcomes and Movement Kinematics in Post Stroke Neglect (2013)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Unilateral neglect (UN) is a disabling impairment that can occur after a stroke. UN often manifest on the left side of the body and is marked by the failure to report, respond, or orient to novel stimuli presented on the opposite side to a brain lesion. CIT combines restraint of the unaffected upper limb with […]
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Efficacy of Early Physical Therapy in Severe Bell’s Palsy (2013)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Bell’s palsy (BP) is the most frequent form of peripheral facial nerve palsy. From 69% to 85% of those with BP experience complete spontaneous recovery. However, partial motor recovery, synkinesis, hemifacial spasm, contractures, salivation, and lacrimation alterations often persist in remaining cases. Pharmacological treatment with corticosteroids has been shown to be effective if administered within […]
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One-On-One Fatigue Management Course for People with Chronic Conditions and Fatigue (2017)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The Managing Fatigue Course is a common Occupational Therapy (OT) approach for treating people with chronic conditions and associated fatigue in outpatient settings. The course, in its adapted form for one-on-one application, consists of five modules: 1) Basics of fatigue, 2) Communication and fatigue, 3) Body mechanics and making the most of your environment, 4) […]
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Measurement of Social Engagement of Nursing Home Residents During and Exercise Program (2021)

January 14, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Western Kentuckey University developed Bingocize, a trademarked program that combines bingo-like activities with physical exercises. Healthcare workers can adapt the Bingocize program to meet any resident’s physical limitation or cognitive impairments. FUSE was developed to evaluate the socialization of nursing home residents while they are doing Bingocize sessions. A combination of trained healthcare worker observation […]
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The Immunopathogenesis of Neuroinvasive Lesions of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in COVID-19 Patients (2021)

January 14, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Researchers continue to learn more about COVID-19 and the potential long-term consequences on the body. The blood-brain barrier (BBB) and blood cerebral-spinal fluid (CFS) barriers protect the CNS. However, some viruses can find a way through these protective systems and cause disease within the brain with viral-induced neuronal damage or causing inflammatory or immune pathologies. […]
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Inadequate Fluid Intake in Long Term Care Residents: Prevalence and Determinants (2018)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Previous research suggests that half of the LTC residents may be dehydrated. Dehydration is a form of malnutrition. The treatment of other illnesses can be complicated by dehydration including urinary tract and pulmonary infections, kidney stones, hyperthermia, constipation, orthostatic hypotension, and thrombo-embolic compilation. About 60% of LTC residents are hospitalized for dehydration complications and are […]
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Delirium and Encephalopathy in Severe COVID-19: A Cohort Analysis of ICU Patients (2020)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Doctors continue to learn more about the physical and neurological effects of COVID-19. Patients treated for ARDs because of COVID-19 in the intensive care unit (ICU) have a significant risk of developing delirium and neurological symptoms. This study initially included 150 patients within an ICU. However, ten patients were excluded because they remained under medication […]
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Improving Outcomes for Hospitalized Patients Pre-and Post-COVID-19 (2020)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Whether it’s planned or unexpected, a hospitalization can often cause patients to be anxious with all the unknown procedures and treatments involved with the care and the medical professional involved. When a patient cannot communicate effectively with family members or caregivers, this can amplify fear, stress, and anxiety. Patients are three times more likely to […]
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Enduring Cognitive and Linguistic Deficits in Individuals With a History of Concussion (2019)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Many individuals with a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) report a cognitive “fogginess” and difficulties with completing their daily home, work, and social life responsibilities. Even with these reported difficulties, they are not being captured with traditional language assessments. A majority of what is known about mTBI is based on oral language and […]
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