Agreement between parents and clinicians on the communication function levels and relationship of classification systems of children with cerebral palsy
Functional classification systems have generally been used by clinicians and recently by parents to classify various functions of children with cerebral palsy (CP). (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - November 14, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Akmer Mutlu, Özgün Kaya Kara, Ayşe Livanelioğlu, Sevilay Karahan, Halil Alkan, Bilge Nur Yardımcı, Mary Jo Cooley Hidecker Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Agreement between parents and clinicians on the communication function levels and relationship of classification system of children with cerebral palsy
Functional classification systems have generally been used by clinicians and recently by parents to classify various functions of children with cerebral palsy (CP). (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - November 14, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Akmer Mutlu, Özgün Kaya Kara, Ayşe Livanelioğlu, Sevilay Karahan, Halil Alkan, Bilge Nur Yardımcı, Mary Jo Cooley Hidecker Source Type: research
Self-efficacy and physical activity among adults with visual impairments
According to empirical evidence, adults with visual impairments are generally less physically active than their sighted peers, however less is known about what specific motivational factors influence physical activity participation among this population. While research has identified self-efficacy as one important motivational factor for physical activity, no previous research has examined this association among individuals with visual impairments. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - October 31, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Justin A. Haegele, T. Nicole Kirk, Xihe Zhu Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
A scoping review on interventions to promote physical activity among adults with disabilities
Despite the strong evidence that physical activity (PA) is a key determinant of health, there is limited knowledge on the content and outcomes of PA promotion interventions among individuals with disabilities. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - October 31, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Oscar Castro, Kwok Ng, Elizaveta Novoradovskaya, Gr égoire Bosselut, Mary Hassandra Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Self-efficacy and physical activity among adults with visual impairments
According to empirical evidence, adults with visual impairments are generally less physically active than their sighted peers, however less is known about what specific motivational factors influence physical activity participation among this population. While research has identified self-efficacy as one important motivational factor for physical activity, no previous research has examined this association among individuals with visual impairments. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - October 31, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Justin A. Haegele, T. Nicole Kirk, Xihe Zhu Source Type: research
A scoping review on interventions to promote physical activity among adults with disabilities
Despite the strong evidence that physical activity (PA) is a key determinant of health, there is limited knowledge on the content and outcomes of PA promotion interventions among individuals with disabilities. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - October 31, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Oscar Castro, Kwok Ng, Elizaveta Novoradovskaya, Gr égoire Bosselut, Mary Hassandra Source Type: research
The changing health of Thalidomide survivors as they age: A scoping review
In the late 1950s and early 1960s the drug Thalidomide was given to thousands of pregnant women across the world to relieve morning sickness. The drug caused severe birth defects. Much has been written about the drug, its teratogenic effects, and the nature of the damage it caused. There is however, little literature exploring ageing with Thalidomide damage. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - October 27, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Elizabeth Newbronner, Karl Atkin Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Reducing barriers to healthy weight: Planned and responsive adaptations to a lifestyle intervention to serve people with impaired mobility
People with impaired mobility (IM) disabilities have a higher prevalence of obesity and obesity-related chronic conditions; however, lifestyle interventions that address the unique needs of people with IM are lacking. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - October 27, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Andrea C. Betts, Katherine Froehlich-Grobe, Simon Driver, Danielle Carlton, M. Kaye Kramer Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
The changing health of Thalidomide Survivors as they age: A scoping review
In the late 1950s and early 1960s the drug Thalidomide was given to thousands of pregnant women across the world to relieve morning sickness. The drug caused severe birth defects. Much has been written about the drug, its teratogenic effects, and the nature of the damage it caused. There is however, little literature exploring ageing with Thalidomide damage. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - October 27, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Ms Elizabeth Newbronner, Prof Karl Atkin Source Type: research
Reducing barriers to healthy weight: Planned and responsive adaptations to a lifestyle intervention to serve people with impaired mobility
People with impaired mobility (IM) disabilities have a higher prevalence of obesity and obesity-related chronic conditions; however, lifestyle interventions that address the unique needs of people with IM are lacking. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - October 27, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Andrea C. Betts, Katherine Froehlich-Grobe, Simon Driver, Danielle Carlton, M. Kaye Kramer Source Type: research
“Life behind the mask”: Sexual life of Iranian women with multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating and life-long disease that affects the sexual life of people. However, in Iran little attention has been paid to the sexual life of women with MS. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - October 26, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Nahid Dehghan-Nayeri, Zohreh Khakbazan, Faezeh Ghafoori Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Experiences of persons with spinal cord injury undertaking a physical activity programme as part of the SCIPA ‘Full-On’ randomized controlled trial
For individuals with spinal cord injury the long term benefits of physical activity are well documented, however the majority of this population report inactivity secondary to participatory barriers. Research investigating physically intensive exercise programs for people with spinal cord injury is limited, with even less attention paid to the experience of the participants. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - October 23, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Allyson Calder, Jo Nunnerley, Hilda Mulligan, Nordawama Ahmad Ali, Gemma Kensington, Tim McVicar, Olivia van Schaik Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
How do patients describe their disabilities? A coding system for categorizing patients' descriptions
To provide care that meets the values and preferences of patients with disabilities, health care providers need to understand patients' perceptions and understanding of their disability. No studies have explored patients' definitions of disability within the healthcare setting. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - October 23, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Megan A. Morris, Jonathan Inselman, Julie M.G. Rogers, Colin Halverson, Megan Branda, Joan M. Griffin Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Changing identity through sport: The Paralympic sport club experience among adolescents with mobility impairments
Adolescents with mobility impairments have fewer opportunities to challenge identity as an athlete through sport participation. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - October 23, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Jennifer Piatt, Sangguk Kang, Mary Sara Wells, Shinichi Nagata, Jamie Hoffman, Jennifer Taylor Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
