Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences最新文献

{"title":"SONOICE! a Sonar-Voice dynamic user interface for assisting individuals with blindness and visual impairment in pinpointing elements in 2D tactile readers.","authors":"Gaspar Ramôa, Vincent Schmidt, Thorsten Schwarz, Rainer Stiefelhagen, Peter König","doi":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1368983","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1368983","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pinpointing elements on large tactile surfaces is challenging for individuals with blindness and visual impairment (BVI) seeking to access two-dimensional (2D) information. This is particularly evident when using 2D tactile readers, devices designed to provide 2D information using static tactile representations with audio explanations. Traditional pinpointing methods, such as sighted assistance and trial-and-error, are limited and inefficient, while alternative pinpointing user interfaces (UI) are still emerging and need advancement. To address these limitations, we develop three distinct navigation UIs using a user-centred design approach: Sonar (proximity-radar sonification), Voice (direct clock-system speech instructions), and Sonoice, a new method that combines elements of both. The navigation UIs were incorporated into the Tactonom Reader device to conduct a trial study with ten BVI participants. Our UIs exhibited superior performance and higher user satisfaction than the conventional trial-and-error approach, showcasing scalability to varied assistive technology and their effectiveness regardless of graphic complexity. The innovative Sonoice approach achieved the highest efficiency in pinpointing elements, but user satisfaction was highest with the Sonar approach. Surprisingly, participant preferences varied and did not always align with their most effective strategy, underscoring the importance of accommodating individual user preferences and contextual factors when choosing between the three UIs. While more extensive training may reveal further differences between these UIs, our results emphasise the significance of offering diverse options to meet user needs. Altogether, the results provide valuable insights for improving the functionality of 2D tactile readers, thereby contributing to the future development of accessible technology.</p>","PeriodicalId":73102,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11377411/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142156845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Innovative approaches for managing patients with chronic vestibular disorders: follow-up indicators and predictive markers for studying the vestibular error signal.","authors":"Frédéric Xavier, Emmanuelle Chouin, Brahim Tighilet, Christian Chabbert, Stéphane Besnard","doi":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1414198","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1414198","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Despite significant advancements in understanding the biochemical, anatomical, and functional impacts of vestibular lesions, developing standardized and effective rehabilitation strategies for patients unresponsive to conventional therapies remains a challenge. Chronic vestibular disorders, characterized by permanent or recurrent imbalances and blurred vision or oscillopsia, present significant complexity in non-pharmacological management. The complex interaction between peripheral vestibular damage and its impact on the central nervous system (CNS) raises questions about neuroplasticity and vestibular compensation capacity. Although fundamental research has examined the consequences of lesions on the vestibular system, the effect of a chronic peripheral vestibular error signal (VES) on the CNS remains underexplored. The VES refers to the discrepancy between sensory expectations and perceptions of the vestibular system has been clarified through recent engineering studies. This deeper understanding of VES is crucial not only for vestibular physiology and pathology but also for designing effective measures and methods of vestibular rehabilitation, shedding light on the importance of compensation mechanisms and sensory integration.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study, targeting patients with chronic unilateral peripheral vestibulopathy unresponsive to standard treatments, sought to exclude any interference from pre-existing conditions. Participants were evaluated before and after a integrative vestibular exploratory and rehabilitation program through questionnaires, posturographic tests, and videonystagmography.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results indicate significant improvements in postural stability and quality of life, demonstrating positive modulation of the CNS and an improvement of vestibular compensation.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Successful vestibular rehabilitation likely requires a multifaceted approach that incorporates the latest insights into neuroplasticity and sensory integration, tailored to the specific needs and clinical progression of each patient. Focusing on compensating for the VES and enhancing sensory-perceptual-motor integration, this approach aims not just to tailor interventions but also to reinforce coherence among the vestibular, visual, and neurological systems, thereby improving the quality of life for individuals with chronic vestibular disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":73102,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11362045/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142115663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recommendations for clinical decision-making when offering exoskeletons for community use in individuals with spinal cord injury.","authors":"Derrick Onate, Cassandra Hogan, Kathryn Fitzgerald, Kevin T White, Keith Tansey","doi":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1428708","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2024.1428708","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Approved in 2014 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use with a trained companion, personal powered exoskeletons (PPE) for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) provide an opportunity for the appropriate candidate to ambulate in their home and community. As an adjunct to wheeled mobility, PPE use allows those individuals who desire to ambulate the opportunity to experience the potential physiological and psychosocial benefits of assisted walking outside of a rehabilitation setting. There exists, however, a knowledge gap for clinicians regarding appropriate candidate selection for use, as well as who might benefit from ambulating with a PPE. The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance for clinicians working with individuals living with SCI by outlining an expert consensus for a PPE decision-making algorithm, as well as a discussion of potential physiological and psychosocial benefits from PPE use based on early evidence in publication.</p>","PeriodicalId":73102,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11349703/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142115664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Editorial: Rehabilitation, communication disorders and person-family-centered care.","authors":"Faheema Mahomed-Asmail, Marien Alet Graham, Rachel Glade, Nannette Nicholson","doi":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1458662","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1458662","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73102,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11345254/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142074673","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Person-centered aural rehabilitation program improved mood, cognition, and auditory processing in a professional musician who uses a hearing aid and cochlear implant: Case Report.","authors":"Christine Brennan, McKenna Spence-Olson, Kayla Cormier, Sherri Tennant, Anu Sharma","doi":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1399424","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1399424","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Aural rehabilitation focused on music for individuals with cochlear implants (CIs) and/or hearing aids (HAs) typically emphasizes perceptual skills rather than enjoyment of music. Yet, those with CIs and/or HAs often struggle to enjoy music, complaining that it sounds distorted with the implant or HAs. Typically, aural rehabilitation programs require a significant time commitment, but this may not be feasible or preferable for many patients. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of two individualized intensive 3-week home practice programs focused on enjoyment of music, a personal goal for this subject.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The subject was a professional musician who used a CI and HA. Cognitive measures of global cognitive function, executive function, processing speed, auditory working memory, visual-spatial abilities, verbal fluency, and auditory-verbal memory, as well as auditory electrophysiology (EEG) measures were conducted pre-post experiment 2. Two experiments were undertaken to evaluate responses to two practice programs that incorporated different variations in listening dosage and intervention activities.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Experiment 1 resulted in minimal measurable improvements related to music likability ratings, with the highest dosage condition showing a small increase in average likability rating from baseline to week 3. The results of experiment 2 revealed an improvement in likability ratings only when dosage steadily increased each week. The subject also reported improved mood and decreased frustration during weeks two and three of experiment 2. Finally, we found improvement pre-post experiment 2 on several cognitive and EEG measures.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The results of these experiments are encouraging and support the use of an individualized, person-centered, and semi-structured home practice program to increase music enjoyment and improve quality of life and auditory processing for individuals with hearing loss. Future studies should aim to increase sample size and explore pairing person-centered home practice programs with concurrent clinician-lead aural rehabilitation.</p>","PeriodicalId":73102,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11335732/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142019729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Changes in COPD-related anxiety symptoms during pulmonary rehabilitation: a prospective quantitative and qualitative study.","authors":"Ingeborg Farver-Vestergaard, Eva Holmegaard Buksted, Dorthe Sørensen, Sune Jonstrup, Henrik Hansen, Camilla Fischer Christiansen, Anders Løkke","doi":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1428893","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1428893","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Fear-avoidance in COPD can have detrimental effects on pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) outcomes and is therefore important to address. This prospective study examined changes in and management of COPD-related anxiety symptoms over the course of a PR program.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients with COPD referred to 9-weeks of PR in the municipality of Vejle, Denmark from January to December 2022 completed a six-minute walk test (6MWT) and the following questionnaires, both before and after PR: COPD Anxiety Questionnaire 20-item version (CAF-R), measuring COPD-related anxiety; COPD Assessment Test (CAT), measuring COPD-related disability; 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12), measuring health-related quality of life (HR-QoL); sociodemographic and disease-related information. After PR, a subsample of the patients took part in semi-structured interviews exploring their understanding of how they managed COPD-related anxiety during PR. Pre- and post-assessment of COPD-related anxiety and other PR outcomes were analysed with <i>t</i>-tests and correlation analyses. Qualitative interviews were analysed using a thematic analysis approach.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 72 patients with COPD (mean ± SD age 71 ± 8, 53% female) were included in the study, and 13 took part in qualitative interviews. A significant decrease in COPD-related anxiety was observed from before to after PR, corresponding to a small effect size (Cohen's <i>d </i>= 0.32; <i>p </i>= 0.018). Reductions in COPD-related anxiety were not associated with improvements in COPD-related disability, HR-QOL, or functional exercise capacity. The qualitative findings identified four anxiety management strategies, i.e., \"planning\", \"problem-solving\", \"accepting\", and \"confronting\", which were influenced by interactions with healthcare professionals and co-patients as well as patients' own perception.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>COPD-related anxiety symptoms was reduced after PR, potentially through the use of various management strategies. The strategies appeared to be influenced by interactional factors during the PR program.</p>","PeriodicalId":73102,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11335722/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142019778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evidence-based early rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy: co-development of a multifaceted knowledge translation strategy for rehabilitation professionals.","authors":"Jessica H Hanson, Annette Majnemer, Filomena Pietrangelo, Leigh Dickson, Keiko Shikako, Noémi Dahan-Oliel, Emma Steven, Georgia Iliopoulos, Tatiana Ogourtsova","doi":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1413240","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1413240","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common childhood physical disability. Early and evidence-based rehabilitation is essential for improving functional outcomes in children with CP. However, rehabilitation professionals face barriers to adopting evidence-based practices (EBP)s. The objective of this project is to develop a knowledge translation (KT) strategy to support CP-EBP among pediatric rehabilitation professionals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We follow an integrated KT approach by collaborating with clinician- and patient-partners. Partners engaged in co-design through team meetings and content review via email. The KT strategy comprises two components: (1) An electronic (e)-KT toolkit was created from summarized evidence extracted from randomized clinical trials on early rehabilitation for children with CP, and (2) a multifaceted online KT training program developed with guidance from a scoping review exploring effective KT strategies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The e-KT toolkit summarizes twenty-two early interventions for children with or at risk for CP aged 0-5 years. Each module features an introduction, resources, parent/family section, and clinician information, including outcomes, intervention effectiveness, and evidence level. The KT training program includes three 10-15 min video-based training modules, text summaries, quizzes, and case studies. Site champions, identified as qualified rehabilitation professionals, were onboarded to support the site implementation of the training program. A champion-training booklet and 1-hour session were designed to equip them with the necessary knowledge/resources.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The tailored, multifaceted, and co-designed KT strategy aims to be implemented in pediatric rehabilitation sites to support professional's uptake of CP-EBPs. Lessons learned from its development, including the co-development process and multifaceted nature, hold potential for broader applications in rehabilitation.</p>","PeriodicalId":73102,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11335716/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142019779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Editorial: Advances in technology-assisted rehabilitation.","authors":"Andreas Kannenberg, Rüdiger Rupp, Shane R Wurdeman, Laurent Frossard","doi":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1465671","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1465671","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73102,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11334218/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142010001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Resonant breathing improves self-reported symptoms and wellbeing in people with Long COVID.","authors":"Jessica Polizzi, Jenna Tosto-Mancuso, Laura Tabacof, Jamie Wood, David Putrino","doi":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1411344","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1411344","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Long COVID involves debilitating symptoms, many of which mirror those observed with dysautonomia, and care must be taken with rehabilitation for autonomic dysfunction to avoid post-exertional malaise/post-exertional symptom exacerbation. Resonant breathing (breathing slowly at a defined rate of breaths per minute) requires less exertion and can potentially improve autonomic function. The objective of this work was to report on the impact of a resonant breathing program on self-reported symptoms and wellbeing in people with Long COVID.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective analysis of de-identified data was completed in a convenience sample of people with Long COVID, who participated in the Meo Health (formerly known as Stasis HP) resonant breathing program. Participants completed baseline and follow up surveys.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Data were available for 99 participants. Most measures of symptoms and wellbeing improved at follow up, with the largest differences per participant seen in sense of wellness (47.3%, <i>p</i> < 0.0001), ability to focus (57.5%, <i>p</i> < 0.0001), ability to breathe (47.5%, <i>p</i> < 0.0001), ability to control stress (61.8%, <i>p</i> < 0.0001) and sleep quality (34.9%, <i>p</i> = 0.0002). Most (92%) participants reported improvement at follow up on the Patient Global Impression of Change Scale.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Self-reported symptoms and wellbeing improved in people with Long COVID completing resonant breathing. Resonant breathing can be considered as an option within the broader treatment plan of people with Long COVID.</p>","PeriodicalId":73102,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11272651/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141790209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Co-design knowledge mobilization tools for universal accessibility in municipalities.","authors":"Maëlle Corcuff, Marie-Eve Lamontagne, François Routhier, Ernesto Morales","doi":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1331728","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fresc.2024.1331728","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Modern research teams are re-evaluating conventional methods with the aim of improving the usefulness of knowledge for users, focusing on the role of knowledge users in shaping innovation. In disability field, encouraging participatory research inherently involves diverse perspectives and inclusion, which aligns with the principles of universal accessibility. By actively involving individuals with various backgrounds, abilities, and needs in the research process, we can better understand and address the challenges faced in adopting universal accessibility. This approach ensures that solutions are more comprehensive, inclusive, and effectively cater to the needs of all individuals, fostering a more equitable and accessible environment for everyone. Despite municipal organizations mandating universal accessibility action plans, they lack tools for efficient implementation. The aim of this study was to develop knowledge mobilization tools tailored to a specific municipal context in Quebec, Canada, to facilitate the implementation of universal accessibility measures by municipal employees.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The co-design process employed in this study was organized into four distinct stages, following the Morales model: (1) Exploration (2) Co-Design (3) Validation (4) Development.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Stages one and two highlighted the employees' lack of awareness about universal accessibility issues and their need to have more information and resources about how universal accessibility is encountered in their work. A steering committee co-designed three video vignettes about universal accessibility, the city's action plan and measures included in it.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The co-design approach used in this study allowed us to observe the non-linear nature of partnership research with an organization as complex as a municipality. Our study shows significant advantages of collaboration between the municipal sector and research.</p>","PeriodicalId":73102,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11247021/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141622143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}