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Psychometric validation of the EuroQoL 5-dimension (EQ-5D) questionnaire in patients with spondyloarthritis

open access: yesArthritis Research & Therapy, 2019
Background Spondyloarthritis (SpA) has a significant impact on patients’ quality of life due to functional impairments. Generic health instruments like the EuroQoL 5-dimension (EQ-5D) is important for the cost-utility analysis of health care ...
Helen Hoi Lun Tsang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Real‐World Evaluation of Bilateral Magnetic Resonance–Guided Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy in Essential Tremor

open access: yesMovement Disorders, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Magnetic resonance–guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) thalamotomy is effective in treating essential tremor (ET) with an adequate safety profile. Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the real‐world safety and efficacy of staged bilateral MRgFUS thalamotomy in ET and its impact on patient's quality of life (QoL) and patient‐
Dolores Vilas   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Randomized, Sham‐Controlled Trial of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Targeting M1 and S2 in Central Poststroke Pain: A Pilot Trial

open access: yesNeuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface, EarlyView., 2021
Abstract Objectives Central poststroke pain (CPSP), a neuropathic pain condition, is difficult to treat. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) targeted to the primary motor cortex (M1) can alleviate the condition, but not all patients respond. We aimed to assess a promising alternative rTMS target, the secondary somatosensory cortex (S2),
Juhani Ojala   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Validity and Reliability of EuroQol in Measurement of Health Related Quality of Life in Patients with Laryngectomy

open access: yesFlorence Nightingale Journal of Nursing, 2019
The EuroQol generic health index comprises a five part questionnaire (EuroQolSKOR) and a visual analogue self-rating scale (EuroQolVAS). The aim of this pilot study was to test validity and reliability of EuroQol in patients with laryngectomy.
Nurten Kaya   +2 more
doaj  

Quality of life in dyspepsia and its subgroups using EQ-5D (EuroQol) questionnaire

open access: yesThe Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, 2017
Background/Aim: Dyspepsia has a significant impact on the quality of life. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) can be assessed by disease-specific and generic HRQoL instruments.
Anurag J Shetty   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Association between upper extremity dysfunction and sleep disturbance in an elderly general population

open access: yesSAGE Open Medicine, 2020
Objective: Several upper extremity disorders are associated with sleep disturbance in patient populations. This study evaluated the relation between self-assessment of upper extremity function and sleep disturbance in an elderly general population ...
Tsuyoshi Tajika   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Rehabilitation needs of long COVID patients in British Columbia

open access: yesPM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction COVID‐19 can result in persistent symptoms and functional impairment that significantly impact daily functioning, highlighting the need for targeted rehabilitation. However, there is a lack of data on what proportion of long COVID patients need rehabilitation and which types are required.
Débora M. Petry Moecke   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Systematic Literature Review of Spinal Cord Stimulation in Patients With Chronic Back Pain Without Prior Spine Surgery

open access: yesNeuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface, EarlyView., 2021
Abstract Objective Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and one of the most common reasons for seeking healthcare. Despite numerous care strategies, patients with low back pain continue to exhibit poor outcomes. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an evidence‐based therapeutic modality for patients with failed back surgery syndrome ...
Jan M. Eckermann   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Socioeconomic inequalities in patient-reported outcome measures among total hip and knee arthroplasty patients: a comprehensive analysis of instruments and domains

open access: yesInternational Journal for Equity in Health
Background Prior to total hip and knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA), patients with low socioeconomic status (SES) report worse Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), persisting postoperatively.
Joshua M. Bonsel   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

High‐intensity interval training vs. moderate‐intensity continuous training in COVID‐19 survivors (COVIDEX): A randomized clinical trial on feasibility and short‐term efficacy

open access: yesPM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background High‐intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate‐intensity continuous training (MICT) have been widely studied in individuals with chronic conditions. However, no studies have compared these two exercise modalities in COVID‐19 survivors. Objective To compare the feasibility, safety, adherence, and short‐term efficacy of HIIT and
Vinicius Afonso Gomes   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

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