Abstract Objective First seizure events are common and may exert an immediate and profound impact on people's lives. Less understood are their long‐term consequences. This prospective, longitudinal study aimed to measure and compare psychosocial and health‐related work productivity trajectories following first seizure events of various etiologies ...
Emma Foster +13 more
wiley +1 more source
Background In this paper, we report the findings of a realist synthesis that aimed to understand how and in what circumstances patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) support patient-clinician communication and subsequent care processes and outcomes in
Joanne Greenhalgh +6 more
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What determines patient satisfaction with surgery? A prospective cohort study of 4709 patients following total joint replacement [PDF]
Objectives To investigate the factors which influence patient satisfaction with surgical services and to explore the relationship between overall satisfaction, satisfaction with specific facets of outcome and measured clinical outcomes (patient reported ...
Gaston, P +6 more
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Quantifying the Pressure of Labial and Buccinator Regions Pre‐ and Post‐ Facial Nerve Reanimation
ABSTRACT Background Flaccid facial nerve paralysis (FFNP) impairs oral function and quality of life. Tensor fascia lata slings (TFL) are used to improve oral competence. This study used the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) to measure oral competence in patients with FFNP undergoing facial reanimation.
Emma Charters +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Assessment of chronic postsurgical pain after knee replacement : a systematic review [PDF]
Objective: Approximately 20% of patients experience chronic pain after total knee replacement (TKR), yet there is no consensus about how best to assess such pain.
Bellamy N +5 more
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Abstract Objective Birth asphyxia is one of the leading causes of death for neonates worldwide. Lack of an objective cost effective test to predict poor newborn outcomes at birth affects the ability to respond appropriately. This study determined predictive values of umbilical cord arterial lactate in relation to adverse neonatal outcomes. Methods This
Elizabeth Ayebare +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Setting a research agenda for progressive multiple sclerosis: The International Collaborative on Progressive MS [PDF]
Despite significant progress in the development of therapies for relapsing MS, progressive MS remains comparatively disappointing. Our objective, in this paper, is to review the current challenges in developing therapies for progressive MS and identify ...
Baker, D +17 more
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Abstract Objective To identify risk factors associated with postpartum readmission following vacuum‐assisted vaginal delivery. Methods A retrospective cohort study at a single university‐affiliated tertiary medical center from 2012 to 2023, including all singleton pregnancies delivered at ≥37 weeks' gestation.
Itamar Gilboa +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Physical therapy management, surgical treatment, and patient-reported outcomes measures in a prospective observational cohort of patients with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To assess the results of physical therapy management and surgical treatment in a prospective observational cohort of patients with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) using patient-reported outcomes measures. METHODS: Of 183 new patient
Abuirqeba, Ahmmad A +7 more
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The Validity, Reliability, Measurement Error, and Minimum Detectable Change of the 30‐Second Fast‐Paced Walk Test in Persons with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Novel Test of Short‐Distance Walking Ability [PDF]
Objective To develop and establish the reliability, validity, measurement error, and minimum detectable change of a novel 30‐second fast‐paced walk test (30SFW) in persons with knee osteoarthritis (OA) that is easy to administer and can quantify walking ...
Folkins, DPT, Erik +3 more
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