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Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disorders on Quality of Life: A Meta-Analysis (2014)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A meta-analysis was performed to examine the effect of CBT for anxiety on QOL. The figure below is a flow diagram of the study selection process. QOL measures used across studies included: The Quality of Life Inventory, WHOQOL- BREF, Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire, Life Satisfaction Index, Sheehan Disability Scale, Medical Outcomes Study, […]
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Positive Psychological States and Health Behaviors in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients: A Qualitative Study (2016)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Participants were recruited from three different inpatient cardiac units and were all hospitalized for either Myocardial Infarction or Unstable Angina. Participants completed an assessment of baseline health behavior adherence to medication, diet, and physical activity using relevant items from the Medical Outcomes Study Specific Adherence. Following these baseline measurements, each participant completed a semi-structured individual […]
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Cognitive, Emotional, and Physical Functioning as Predictors of Paid Employment in People with Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Spinal Cord Injury (2019)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Odds of employment were predicted by being married or partnered, having more education, requiring fewer prompts for task sequencing, and having higher inhibitory control. Interestingly, odds of employment were not predicted by specific type of injury. Participants who returned to work within three months were more likely to work with the same employer and to […]
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Rumination and Behavioral Factors in Parkinson’s Disease Depression (2016)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Cognitive factors, such as rumination and symptom focusing, and behavioral factors, such as avoidance, accounted for the majority of depression variance. These specific cognitive and behavioral processes may be key psychological markers of depression in Parkinson’s disease and are important targets for evaluation and intervention. Results: 104 participants completed questionnaires measuring mood, motor disability, and […]
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Adapted Feeding Utensils for People with Parkinson’s-Related or Essential Tremor (2019)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Participants had varied reactions to the different adaptive utensils and provided different reasons for their preferences of one utensil over another. These findings support the need for people with tremors related to either essential tremor or Parkinson’s-related tremor to have access to varied adaptive utensils for trial use. Although there was no statistically significant difference […]
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Relationships Between Balance and Cognition in Patients with Subjective Cognitive Impairment, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Alzheimer Disease (2014)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The most widely accepted theory of balance control is the systems theory approach which describes balance as a result of complex integration and coordination of several underlying systems covering sensory/perceptual processes, cognitive influences (e.g., attention, motivation, intention) and motor processes. Clinical studies have shown that impaired balance, as a general construct, is more common in […]
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Effectiveness of Diaphragmatic Breathing for Reducing Physiological and Psychological Stress in Adults: A Quantitative Systematic Review (2019)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The objective of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing for reducing physiological and psychological stress in adults 18 years and older. The evidence reviewed suggests that diaphragmatic breathing can be used to decrease stress measured by both physiologic biomarkers and psychological self-report tools. 766 articles were identified and screened. Three full-text […]
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Effect of the Dual-Wall Pushup Plus Exercise in Patients with Scapular Dyskinesis with a Winged or Tipped Scapula (2015)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Abnormal kinematics of the scapula include winging, tipping, and excessive elevation. These problems are collectively termed scapular dyskinesis. Pushups activate the scapulothoracic musculature, including the serratus anterior, upper and lower trapezius, and pectoralis muscles. Using a closed kinetic exercise, such as a pushup, is beneficial for dynamic stabilization and increased proprioception of the shoulder complex. […]
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Occupational Therapy in Special Respite Care: A New Multicomponent Model for Challenging Behavior in People with Dementia (2018)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The objective of this prospective cohort study was to evaluate the benefit of a multi-professional model using an Occupational Therapist, Geriatrician, and a Social Worker in managing challenging behaviors in people with dementia. Seniors older than 65 years with dementia, according to the criteria of the DSM V, Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score less […]
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A Group-Based Yoga Program for Urinary Incontinence in Ambulatory Women: Feasibility, Tolerability, and Change in Incontinence Frequency Over 3 Months in a Single-Center Randomized Trial (2019)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Breakdown of Findings: Yoga is a popular form of exercise with many physical and mental health benefits. When practiced with an emphasis on mindful awareness of specific body structures, it can be used to help women identify and control their pelvic floor muscles to decrease incontinence. Despite the interest in yoga by women with incontinence, […]
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