In REPLY to DHJO-D-17-00032
Thank you for this opportunity to respond to Dr. Erfan Ayubi letter about our recently published article Korean translation and validation of the WHOQOL-DIS for people with spinal cord injury and stroke. Dr. Ayubi asked why exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were carried out on the same dataset. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - June 13, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Hyun Choi Source Type: research
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Source: Disability and Health Journal - June 8, 2017 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Editorial Board
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Source: Disability and Health Journal - June 8, 2017 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Physical activity of rurally residing children with a disability: A survey of parents and carers
Children residing in rural areas face unique barriers to physical activity participation. Further, while children with a disability who reside in metropolitan areas face barriers hindering physical activity, rurally residing children with a disability may face the augmented combination of these barriers that could have negative health implications. Parents are often the key advocates for children with disabilities and are likely to have valuable insight into the opportunities and barriers to physical activity for their child. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - June 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Luke Wakely, Jessica Langham, Catherine Johnston, Kym Rae Source Type: research
Improving food choices and nutrient adequacy in adolescents/young adults with developmental disabilities
Persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (DD) have higher incidences of overweight and obesity than the general population and are currently underserved in health promotion programs. Restricted diets due to sensory sensitivity and physiological difference are often followed by persons with DD resulting in nutrient inadequacies, which may contribute to overweight and obesity. Closing the gap of healthcare disparities for persons with DD must start by increasing awareness of factors causing overweight and obesity, and development of strategies and programs to reduce incidences of overweight and obesity for pe...
Source: Disability and Health Journal - June 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Regina M. Subach Source Type: research
A pilot study evaluating the association between physical activity and cognition among individuals with Parkinson's disease
Few studies have examined the association between daily physical activity and cognitive function among older adults with Parkinson's Disease (PD). (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - June 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Paul D. Loprinzi, Megan M. Danzl, Elizabeth Ulanowski, Calli Paydo Source Type: research
The effect of child, family and environmental factors on the participation of young children with disabilities
While participation is essential to a child's health and well-being, little is known about participation patterns of young children with disabilities. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - June 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Erica Di Marino, Stephanie Tremblay, Mary Khetani, Dana Anaby Source Type: research
Association between dietary behavior and mortality among American adults with mobility limitations
Limited research has evaluated the relationship between dietary behavior and mortality among those with mobility limitations. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - June 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Paul D. Loprinzi, Ovuokerie Addoh, Joshua R. Mann Source Type: research
Hearing loss and associated medical conditions among individuals 65 years and older
Hearing loss is prevalent, but few studies have investigated its associations with common medical conditions. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - June 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Michael M. McKee, Michelle L. Stransky, Amanda Reichard Source Type: research
Advance directives and individuals with disabilities
A discussion related to how one envisions death or dying is probably not ideal over dinner. In fact, such a conversation is likely not one that most people jump at the chance to engage. American families often intentionally avoid this difficult conversation so much so that the National Healthcare Decisions Day was started in 2016 “to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning.”1 Theories, such as the Theory of Motivated Information Management (TMIM) was also extended to examine individual knowledgeableness related to end-of-life (EOL) issues, but more importantly...
Source: Disability and Health Journal - June 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Keydron K. Guinn, Charlotte R. Winston Source Type: research
Spaces of well-being among young adults with physical disabilities transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare
Youth with disabilities are at risk of poor health outcomes as they transition to adult healthcare. Although space and place play an important role in accessing healthcare little is known about the spatial aspects of youth's transition from pediatric to adult healthcare. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - May 31, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Sally Lindsay Source Type: research
Self-reported physical activity using International Physical Activity Questionnaire in adolescents and young adults with visual impairment
Young people with visual impairment (VI) face many environmental barriers that influence physical activity. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - May 22, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Magdalena Wrzesi ńska, Anna Lipert, Beata Urzędowicz, Lucjan Pawlicki Source Type: research
Individuals with mild MS with poor sleep quality have impaired visuospatial memory and lower perceived functional abilities
Sleep disturbances are common in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), but the impact of poor sleep quality on cognitive and physical function in individuals with MS is less clear.Objective/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between sleep quality and cognitive and physical function in individuals with mild MS. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - April 28, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Catherine F. Siengsukon, Mayis Aldughmi, Melike Kahya, Sharon Lynch, Jared Bruce, Morgan Glusman, Abigail Ness Norouzinia, Sandra Billinger Source Type: research
Extra costs of living with a disability: A review and agenda for research
There has been a growing interest in disability and poverty on the international research and policy stages. Poverty assessments for persons with disabilities may be affected by the experience of extra costs associated with a disability. (Source: Disability and Health Journal)
Source: Disability and Health Journal - April 24, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Sophie Mitra, Michael Palmer, Hoolda Kim, Daniel Mont, Nora Groce Source Type: research
