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Behavioral and social predictors of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among persons with disabilities in Kenya

Frontiers in Public Health
Access and uptake of COVID-19 vaccine by persons with disabilities remains largely unknown in low-and middle-income countries, despite the unique barriers they face, their special vulnerabilities and higher risk to severe outcomes.
Josphat Martin Muchangi, Rogers Moraro, Jarim Omogi, Abrar Alasmari, Sheillah Simiyu, Ana Bolio, Lennah Kanyangi, Rehema Mwema, Rose Bukania, Sarah Kosgei   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Device for alternate wireless input and helping people with disabilities to rehabilitate back to normal social communication

, 2013
Glove2Speech is a device whose mission is helping people with speech problems to rehabilitate to a normal life. Glove2Speech consists of 2 gloves, connected wireless to each other to provide maximum mobility. The device has a display on one of the gloves which informs user of current status and selected options.
openaire   +1 more source

A short curriculum of the robotics and technology of computer lab [PDF]

, 2016
Our research Lab is directed by Prof. Anton Civit. It is an interdisciplinary group of 23 researchers that carry out their teaching and researching labor at the Escuela Politécnica Superior (Higher Polytechnic School) and the Escuela de Ingeniería ...
Civit Balcells, Antón
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Ethnic and Gender Disparities in Access to Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Parkinson's Disease

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an established treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD) in appropriately selected patients. DBS may be underused in certain patient populations, especially women and racialized groups. Barriers and biases to receiving DBS that could account for underuse among these groups are not well studied in Canada.
Fang Ba, Sabrina Poonja, Pouria Torabi, Kevin Yen, Bashir Daud Shah, Eric Noyes, Gail Dimapilis, Shaina Corrick, Tejas Sankar, Alex Rajput, Oury Monchi, Aleksander M. Vitali, Bukola Salami, Aakash Shetty, Janis M. Miyasaki   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Event Planner Sensitivity to the Needs of Individuals with Visual Disability at Meetings and Events [PDF]

, 2017
Special events, such as fairs, conventions, ballgames, and concerts are typically activities people attend to participate in the festivities and enjoy with friends and family members.
Causin, Gina Fe G, Ph.D., McCarthy, Tessa, Ph.D.   +1 more
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A Holistic Wellness Prescription for Parkinson's Disease: Evidence‐Based Perspectives and Unmet Needs

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background In modern medicine the concept of wellness is often accompanied by various misconceptions arising from several factors, including a lack of clear definitions, the commercialization of wellness, and prevailing biases and stereotypes.
Indu Subramanian, Lucia Ricciardi, Anette Schrag, Silke Appel‐Cresswell, Sushma Kola, Josefa M. Domingos, Barbara A. Pickut, Nabila Dahodwala, Abdoulaye Bocoum, Cristian Falup‐Pecurariu, Gila Bronner, Gregory M. Pontone, Laurie K. Mischley, Nélida S. Garretto, Nicola Modugno, Rachel Dolhun, Tissa Wijeratne, Victoria Tull, Bradley McDaniels, K. Ray Chaudhuri, the International Parkinson, Movement Disorder Society Task Force on Wellness, Indu Subramanian, Lucia Ricciardi, Anette Schrag, Silke Appel‐Cresswell, Sushma Kola, Josefa M. Domingos, Barbara A. Pickut, Nabila Dahodwala, Abdoulaye Bocoum, Cristian Falup‐Pecurariu, Gila Bronner, Gregory M. Pontone, Laurie K. Mischley, Nélida S. Garretto, Nicola Modugno, Rachel Dolhun, Tissa Wijeratne, Victoria Tull, K. Ray Chaudhuri   +40 more
wiley   +1 more source

Improving communication and promoting social inclusion for hearing-impaired users: Usability evaluation and design recommendations for assistive mobile applications.

PLoS ONE
This study examines the usability of communication-assistive applications for hearing-impaired users, with a focus on enhancing user experience and promoting social inclusion.
Hyeonsu Kim, Heetae Hwang, Sojung Gwak, Jihyeon Yoon, Kyudong Park   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Voice and Speech in Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Background Motor speech disorders are early, common, and functionally limiting features of atypical parkinsonian disorders (APDs) such as progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal syndrome (CBS), and multiple system atrophy (MSA). These impairments are underrecognized and undertreated in neurology clinics.
Federico Rodriguez‐Porcel, Farwa Ali, Michiko Bruno, Heather Davis Cuevas, Rohit Dhall, Kylie Dunne‐Platero, Lawrence I. Golbe, Ihtsham Haq, Nicole Herndon, Lawrence S. Honig, Kyurim Kang, Sarah Kremen, Guillaume Lamotte, Nikolaus R. McFarland, Michela Mir, Leila Montaser‐Kouhsari, Alexander Pantelyat, Joel Page, Hylan Pickett, Laura Purcell Verdun, Kelly Richardson, Jessica Shurer, Michelle Troche, Rene L. Utianski, Katya Villarreal‐Cavazos, Tuhin Virmani, Anne‐Marie Wills, as the Diagnosis and Treatment Working Group, CurePSP Center of Care (CoC) Network, Farwa Ali, Michiko Bruno, Timothy Chang, Rohit Dhall, Kimiko Domoto‐Reilly, Lawrence I. Golbe, Ihtsham Haq, Lawrence S. Honig, Sarah Kremen, Guillaume Lamotte, Zoltan Mari, Nikolaus R. McFarland, Leila Montaser‐Kouhsari, Alexander Pantelyat, Federico Rodriguez‐Porcel, Junaid Siddiqui, Jessica Shurer, Christopher Spears, Tuhin Virmani, Anne‐Marie Wills   +48 more
wiley   +1 more source

Decision‐Making Process of Healthcare Providers Regarding Catheterization Method: A Nationwide Survey Study

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The decision on which catheterization method to prescribe should be made on an individual basis, considering each patient's individual needs and circumstances. However, the current decision‐making process regarding assisted bladder drainage might not be transparent or standardized.
Coen Huibert Harry Christiaans, Felice Emanuela Espèrance van Veen, Jeroen Ronald Scheepe, Bertil Freddo Maarten Blok   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

More than meets the eye: The hidden burden of temporary feeding tubes on children and their families

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Although pediatric temporary (e.g., nasogastric) feeding tubes are widely used for short‐term nutrition support, family impacts remain poorly defined. Research from long‐term (e.g., gastrostomy) feeding tubes does not generalize because management and burdens differ. This study aimed to explore the financial, time and family burdens
Claire Reilly, Jasmine Foley, Rebecca Packer, Nikhil Thapar, Syed Afroz Keramat, Jeanne Marshall   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source