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{"title":"The Effect of Ankle Angle and Foot-plate Length of Ankle-Foot Orthoses on Spatiotemporal Parameters and Knee Joint Angle in Post-Stroke Hemiplegic Gait","authors":"Razieh Didevara, G. Aminian, A. Daryabor","doi":"10.30699/FDISJ.1.4.37","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30699/FDISJ.1.4.37","url":null,"abstract":"Article Info The Effect of Ankle Angle and Foot-plate Length of Ankle-Foot Orthoses on Spatiotemporal Parameters and Knee Joint Angle in Post-Stroke Hemiplegic Gait Razieh Didevara1, Gholamreza Aminian*2, Aliyeh Daryabor1,3 1. MSc. Of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2. Associate Professor, Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran 3. PhD Student Of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran Background and Objectives: Equinovarus deformity and knee hyperextension are the most common problems in stroke patients. Ankle foot orthosis (AFO) is commonly prescribed to improve these disorders in these patients, as well as gait parameters that are approved. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of ankle alignment and rigid AFO footplate length on spatiotemporal parameters and knee joint angle in hemiplegic post-stroke patients. Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed on 6 hemiplegic post-stroke patients using three rigid AFO modes, including neutral ankle angle with full-length foot-plate -conventionally aligned AFO (CAFO), neutral ankle angle with 3⁄4 length foot plate (3⁄4AFO), and 50dorsi-flexion ankle angle with full-length foot-plate (50DF AFO) to investigate the effect of the alignment and foot plate length on spatiotemporal parameters and knee joint angle. The 3D motion analysis system with a Vicon Camera was used to collect the spatiotemporal parameters data. Results: The mean walking speed of patients after using 50DF AFO was significantly higher compared to CAFO (P=0.036). The mean stride length, cadence and maximum knee extension angle in the stance phase during single limb support was not significantly different in the three different test modes of 3⁄4AFO, CAFO, 50DF AFO (P > 0.05). Conclusion: The DF AFO with 50ankle angle increases the walking speed and also controls knee hypertension in the terminal stance phase, which can be due to the progression of tibia in the mid to late stance phase and the alteration of ground reaction force vector.","PeriodicalId":330157,"journal":{"name":"Function and Disability Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125976509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effects of Shoulder Kinesio Taping on Shooting Accuracy and Joint Position Sense in Female Archery Athletes","authors":"Banafsheh Rajabzadeh, Ali Amiri, Behnoosh Vasaghi-Gharamaleki, S. Saneii","doi":"10.30699/FDISJ.1.4.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30699/FDISJ.1.4.9","url":null,"abstract":"Article Info The Effects of Shoulder Kinesio Taping on Shooting Accuracy and Joint Position Sense in Female Archery Athletes Banafsheh Rajabzadeh1, Ali Amiri*1, BehnooshVasaghi-Gharamaleki2, Seyed Hassan Saneii2 1. Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2. Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Rehabilitation Basic Sciences, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Background and Objectives: Archery is a static sport and requires high degrees of accuracy and stability in the glenohumeral joint. Kinesio Tape (KT) is known as a technique for increasing joint stability and Joint Position Sense (JPS), with subsequent improvement in accuracy. The present study aims to investigate the effect of KT on shoulder JPS and accuracy in female archery athletes using Olympic recurve bows. Materials and Methods: A total of 30 female archers with a mean age of 24.77±6.16 years and minimum of one year’s experience of archery, volunteered to take part in the study. The repositioning angle test was performed on the shoulder JPS (of the drawing arm) at 30 degrees and 60 degrees of external rotation. In this test, the drawing arm shoulder was at 90 degrees of abduction and the elbow was at 90 degrees of flexion. Then, each participant shot three arrows from distances of 18, 30, and 50 meters, and their scores were recorded. Next, KT was placed on the deltoid and supraspinatus muscles, and repositioning test and shooting were repeated. Results: KT positively affected archery scores (P=0.004, 0.000, and 0.004 for 18, 30, and 50 meters, respectively). The results for absolute error in repositioning angle test showed an increase in JPS at 60 degrees of external rotation (P=0.000), but no significant difference was observed at 30 degrees of external rotation (P=0.637). Conclusion: It appears that KT technique can be used to increase the shoulder joint JPS and improve archers’ shooting accuracy.","PeriodicalId":330157,"journal":{"name":"Function and Disability Journal","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132663394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of the Nonlinear Frequency Compression Methods on the Recognition of Monosyllabic Words in Persian Language","authors":"Noushin Zarza, N. Rahbar, H. H. Niri","doi":"10.30699/FDISJ.1.4.46","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30699/FDISJ.1.4.46","url":null,"abstract":"Article Info The Effect of the Nonlinear Frequency Compression Methods on the Recognition of Monosyllabic Words in Persian Language Noushin Zarza1, Nariman Rahbar2, Hassan Haddadzadeh Niri3 1. MSc Student, Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran 2. PhD, Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran 3. PhD Candidate, Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran Background and Objectives: The aim of all Frequency Lowering methods is access to high frequencies (HFs) for people with hearing loss. The advantage of these methods has been approved for improving speech perception and limitations reduction of affected people. One of these method is Nonlinear Frequency Compression that reduces the bandwidth of frequency band. This study was carried out to compare the Adaptive Nonlinear Frequency Compression (ANFC) with original algorithm of Nonlinear Frequency Compression (NFC) and Conventional Processing (CP). Materials and Methods: Thirty people in the range of 18-40 years old with skisloping hearing loss were evaluated. The presence of cochlear dead region at least in one of the frequencies of 1500, 2000, 3000 and 4000 Hz was proved in all cases by performing the Threshold Equalizing Noise test (TEN (HL)). The evaluation was carried out using monosyllabic balanced-word lists in Persian language. Each of Lists used for recognition in one of the three processing modes such as ANFC, NFC and CP which it has been performed in the free field at 90 centimeters distance of the speaker and 0° azimuth. Results: The scores of frequency compression algorithms are better than CP and it leads to improve recognition whereas the scores of NFC and ANFC were similar. In addition, it is not dependent to gender, the obtained scores in three processing modes. Conclusion: It is more useful for a person with ski-sloping hearing loss to use hearing aids with frequency compression technology rather than CP. In fact, frequency compression gives them a better speech perception, but the effect of the two different algorithms is similar.","PeriodicalId":330157,"journal":{"name":"Function and Disability Journal","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133640616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of Kinesio Tape on Knee Pain and Quality of Life in Subjects with Knee Osteoarthritis – A Randomized Clinical Trial","authors":"Ali Karamitabar, Shabnam ShahAli, Mehdi Dadgo, Soheil Mansor Sohani, A. Ghorbanpour, Hashem Abrishamkarzadeh, Hasan Jaafary, Parnian Mirbehresi","doi":"10.30699/FDISJ.1.4.27","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30699/FDISJ.1.4.27","url":null,"abstract":"Article Info The Effect of Kinesio Tape on Knee Pain and Quality of Life in Subjects with Knee Osteoarthritis – A Randomized Clinical Trial Ali Karamitabar1, Shabnam Shahali*1, Mehdi Dadgoo1, Soheil Mansour Sohani1, Arsalan Ghorbanpour2, Hashem Abrisham Karzadeh3, Hasan Jaafari1, Parnian Mirbehresi1 1. Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2. Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 3. Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Background and Objectives: The short and long-term effects of Kinesio tape on pain and quality of life (functional status) in patients with knee osteoarthritis were investigated. Materials and Methods: Forty-seven patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomly allocated into Kinesio tape and Sham Kinesio tape groups. The assessments were performed at the baseline, 30 minutes after the initial Kinesio tape application, 3 days after the fifth Kinesio tape application and 1 week later. The quality of life (functional status) of the patients was evaluated using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Scale (WOMAC). The pain level was measured using the visual analog scale (VAS). Results: In both groups, the mean of the rest pain, activity pain score, and WOMAC score decreased, but there were no significant differences between groups for both VAS and WOMAC scores (P˃0.05). Also, there were no significant differences between groups during the follow up assessment. Conclusion: According to the results, it may be concluded that there were no beneficial effects between Kinesio tape and sham tape on pain and on the quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis.","PeriodicalId":330157,"journal":{"name":"Function and Disability Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129108780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Determination of the Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of the Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) Questionnaire in Iranian Tennis Players","authors":"A. Mansoori, Shohreh Noorizadeh Dehkordi, S. Sohani, A. N. Moghadam","doi":"10.30699/FDISJ.1.4.17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30699/FDISJ.1.4.17","url":null,"abstract":"Article Info Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Determination of the Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of the Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) Questionnaire in Iranian Tennis Players Ali Mansoori1 , Shohreh Noorizadeh Dehkordi*2, Soheil Mansour Sohani2, Afsun Nodehi Moghadam3 1. MSc. Student, Department of Physiotherapy, Iranian Center of Excellence in Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2. Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Iranian Centre of Excellence in Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 3. Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran Background and Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the crosscultural adaptation of the Persian version of the Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) in Iranian tennis players with lateral epicondylitis. Materials and Methods: The original version of the PRTEE questionnaire was translated into the Persian language by two bilingual translators in accordance with the instructions provided by Beaton et al. One hundred and two tennis players (64 males and 38 females) suffering from lateral epicondylitis and 40 tennis player with no lateral epicondylitis participated in this study. In order to determine the construct validity, the correlation between the Persian version of the PRTEE and disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand questionnaire (DASH) were all investigated. The reliability of the questionnaire was determined from two different aspects of the test-retest reliability and internal consistency. Results: There was a high correlation between PRTEE and DASH questionnaires (r = 0.88). The coefficient of Cronbach’s alpha for the total score of the PRTEE questionnaire was 0.96 and the intra-class correlation (ICC) coefficient for the total score was 0.95. There was a significant difference in the scores of patients (M=45.56, SD=20.56) and healthy (M=7.23, SD=5.5) tennis players; (t =17.31, P<0.0001). Conclusion: The Persian version of the PRTEE questionnaire to assess pain and functional problems in patients with lateral epicondylitis is highly reliable and valid in this setting.","PeriodicalId":330157,"journal":{"name":"Function and Disability Journal","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133773578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correlation Between Sleep Quality and Tear Film Tests","authors":"Peyman Ahmadi, A. Mirzajani, E. Jafarzadehpur, J. Abolghasemi","doi":"10.30699/FDISJ.1.4.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30699/FDISJ.1.4.1","url":null,"abstract":"Article Info Correlation Between Sleep Quality and Tear Film Tests Peyman Ahmadi1, Ali Mirzajani2*, Ebrahim Jafarzadehpur3, Jamileh Abolghasemi4 1. MSc Student of Optometry, Department of Optometry, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2. Associate Professor of Optometry, Department of Optometry, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 3. Professor of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Department of Optometry, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 4. Associate Professor of Biostatistics, Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Background and Objectives: Several studies have investigated the correlation between sleep and tear film among adults, senior high school students, employees and animals. The aim of this study is to evaluate the correlation between sleep quality and tear film tests among university students. Materials and Methods: A total of 102 students (52 men and 50 women) were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Their sleep quality was evaluated using the Pittsburgh standard questionnaire and their tear film by the Schirmer-1 test and the tear film break up time (TBUT). Results: Out of 102 participants in this study, 69(67.6%) students had poor sleep quality and 64 (62.7%) students based on TBUT and 17(16.7%) students based on Schirmer-1 test had dry eye. There was a significant relationship between the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Schirmer-1 test (correlation coefficient:-0.409, P<0.001). There was also a significant relationship between PSQI and TBUT (correlation coefficient:-0.484, P<0.001). Conclusion: The results of this study showed that there is a significant correlation between PSQI and tear film tests.","PeriodicalId":330157,"journal":{"name":"Function and Disability Journal","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114591321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rehabilitation in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Look at Current Occupational Therapy Services in Iran","authors":"S. Saneii, S. Esmaili","doi":"10.30699/fdisj.2.1.54","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30699/fdisj.2.1.54","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Objectives: The progressive prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the high cost of its treatment suggest that health services should be purpose-fully provided to people with this disorder. Occupational therapists play a key role in the rehabilitation of autism. This study sought to monitor occupational therapy services provided to individuals with autism. Materials and Methods: A survey about occupational therapy services for people with autism spectrum disorder was distributed to therapists. They completed a researcher-made questionnaire asking them about working conditions, knowledge sources, assessments, and interventions that have been used in autism. 225 questionnaires were distributed among occupational therapists who had the inclusion criteria. Results: The number of the full-filled questionnaires was 124. The therapists worked more individual therapy (95%) than group sessions (23%). Household economic problems were reported as the most common cause of occupational therapy discontinuation. They focused more on sensory approaches and cognitive models. The education level of the therapist was significantly correlated with autism-specific experience (r=0.376, P =0.00). Of the respondents, 50.8% reported their competency to treat autism as higher than average. Perceived competency was significantly correlated with providing consultation by the therapists (r=0.256, P =0.004). Conclusion: Occupational therapists apply sensory and cognitive approaches in autism. Therapists should try to resolve the problems that exist for group therapy sessions. The use of sensory-based therapies and their impact on the participation in everyday life is controversial. Finding a solution to compensate for the high cost of occupational therapy for autism can make people more likely to receive occupational","PeriodicalId":330157,"journal":{"name":"Function and Disability Journal","volume":"67 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132562901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of Poetry and Rhythmic Movements Therapy on Reducing Childhood Anxiety of a Child with Myelomeningocele: A Case Report","authors":"Masomeh Amini, Marzieh Pashmdarfard","doi":"10.30699/fdisj.2.1.64","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30699/fdisj.2.1.64","url":null,"abstract":"Article Info The Effect of Poetry and Rhythmic Movements Therapy on Reducing Childhood Anxiety of a Child with Myelomeningocele: A Case Report Masome Amini1, Marzieh Pashmdarfard2* 1. MSc in Clinical Psychology, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran 2. PhD Student, Department of Occupational Therapy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Background and Objectives: Myelomeningocele is a congenital malformation of the central nervous system. Children with this disorder, along with having motor problems, often suffer from behavioral-emotional problems. Anxiety can be annoying, destructive and harmful to the child, due to its impact on all areas of life such as education, interaction with peers, life satisfaction, sense of adequacy and efficiency. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of Poetry and Rhythmic Movements Therapy on reducing child anxiety with the diagnosis of Myelomeningocele. Case Report: The present study is a case study that examines 10 sessions of Poetry and Rhythmic Movements Therapy based on the guidelines for reducing aggression in a 12-year-old child with a diagnosis of myelomeningocele. In this study, the Spence anxiety questionnaire was used. The questionnaire contains 45 phrases (38 score carded terms) that include 6 domains and anxiety domains such as panic and fear of open space, separation anxiety, fear of physical harm, social phobia (phobia), general anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder measuring the practice of children aged 8 to 15 years. In this study, the questionnaire was completed before and after the intervention by the caregiver. Conclusion: Poetry therapy and rhythmic movements can be used as a non-invasive, simple and low-cost treatment and an appropriate way to reduce children’s anxiety.","PeriodicalId":330157,"journal":{"name":"Function and Disability Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128441684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Using Tablet Computer and Smart Phone on Vision Performance In a Group of Visually Impaired Children","authors":"Akram Zarei, A. Riazi, J. Shandiz, A. Farzaneh","doi":"10.30699/FDISJ.1.3.28","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30699/FDISJ.1.3.28","url":null,"abstract":"Article Info Impact of Using Tablet Computer and Smart Phone on Vision Performance In a Group of Visually Impaired Children Akram Zarei1, Abbas Riazi*2, Javad Heravian Shandiz3, Abdollah Farzaneh 4 1. MSc, Department of Optometry, School of Paramedical Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran 2. PhD, Senior Lecturer, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. 3. Professor, Department of Optometry, School of Paramedical Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran 4. PhD Candidate, Department of Optometry, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Background & Objectives: To assess the effect of using tablets and smartphones on visual acuity and vision-related performance in a population of visually impaired children. Methods: 24 children between the ages 4 to 13 years with visual acuity between 20/80 (0.6 Log Mar) to light perception participated in this study. The case group comprised children who scheduled to work with a tablet or smartphone for 2 hours a day for 6 months. The control group received nothing. Near and far vision as well as refraction were measured. Children of the two groups were asked to paint and the duration of painting was recorded. A questionnaire was designed to assess the quality of life the of children. All measurements were repeated 6 months later in both groups. There was no significant difference in vision between the two groups before using a tablet. Parents were also asked to explain any changes that occured in the behaviors of their children. Results: Distant vision in the tablet group was significantly different from the control group (P=0.04) which indicates improvement in visual acuity of the case group with about 0.20 Log Mar compared to the control group. There was 0.20 log Mar better vision in the tablet group in comparison with the control group (P=0.04). Results from the questionnaire showed that in the tablet group, the score was about 14.04 units better than the control group. The time consumption for painting was the same in both groups after 6 months. There was no significant difference in near acuity and refractive errors. Interviews with parents showed improvement in the tablet group in the area of navigation, mobility as well as objects’ recognition. Parents stated that their child performed better in the environment. They had less accidents with objects and individuals. They were more comfortable in walking and using stairs. Conclusion: using tablets and smart phones by visually impaired children can improve distant vision and increase their functionality in performing daily life activities.","PeriodicalId":330157,"journal":{"name":"Function and Disability Journal","volume":"80 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126209271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mobility Barriers for People with Multiple Sclerosis: a Qualitative Study","authors":"Atefeh Saadati Qamsari, Shohreh Noorizadeh Dehkordi, Mehdi Dadgoo","doi":"10.30699/FDISJ.1.3.18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30699/FDISJ.1.3.18","url":null,"abstract":"Article Info Mobility Barriers for People with Multiple Sclerosis: a Qualitative Study Atefeh Saadati Qamsari1, Shohreh Noorizadeh Dehkordi*2, Mehdi Dadgoo3 1. MSc student of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2. Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Iranian Center of Excellence for Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 3. Assisstant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Iranian Center of Excellence for Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Background & Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify the experiences of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) from mobility barriers they are faced with. Methods: This study included 13 patients with MS (7 women and 6 men), with informed consent, whose average age is 43 years. A qualitative content analysis approach was used. According to the EDSS criteria, the severity of their disability was between 8-4. The sampling was carried out purposefully with maximum variation, and the data was collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews. Immediately after each interview, the data was analyzed using the Cheevakumjorn`s method. Results: After analyzing the obtained data and categorizing the resulting codes; three main categories were observed: “disease-affected barriers”, “personal barriers” and “environmental barriers”. The data of each theme were classified as subthemes. Conclusion: Based on research findings and experiences of the participants, rehabilitation specialists during the assessment, management and treatment of patients with MS should alert and educate patients about personal mobility barriers and try to help them fit in their physical environment.","PeriodicalId":330157,"journal":{"name":"Function and Disability Journal","volume":"93 1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126134676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}