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Date searched: February 23, 2012
Pedersen PM, Jorgensen HS, Nakayama H, Raaschou HO, et al. (1997). Hemineglect in acute stroke - Incidence and prognostic implications - The Copenhagen Stroke Study. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 76(2):122-127. This article reports a study of the prognostic influence of hemineglect on daily living activity recovery in stroke patients. Using multiple linear and logistic regression analysis and scores from the Barthel Index, it was found not to have a negative prognostic influence.
Times cited: 65
Tate R, Hodgkinson A, Veerabangsa A, Maggiotto S. (1999). Measuring psychosocial recovery after traumatic brain injury: Psychometric properties of a new scale. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 14(6):543-557. The article reports successful testing of the psychometric properties of the Sydney Psychosocial Reintegration Scale with regard to measuring occupational activities, interpersonal relationships, and independent living skills for traumatic brain injury patients.
Times cited: 57
Pollock N. (1993). Client-centered assessment. American Journal of Occupational Therapy 47(4):298-301. This article presents the development of the client-centered Canadian Occupational Performance Measure for use assessing functional or occupational performance.
Times cited: 47
Pedersen PM, Jorgensen HS, Nakayama H, Raaschou HO, et al. (1996). Orientation in the acute and chronic stroke patient: Impact on ADL and social activities. The Copenhagen Stroke Study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 77(4):336-339. This article reports a prospective, consecutive, community based study examining the influence of decreased orientation in stroke patients and its effect on rehabilitation and independent living.
Times cited: 30
Pedersen PM, Jorgensen HS, Nakayama H, Raaschou HO, et al. (1996). Frequency, determinants, and consequences of anosognosia in acute stroke. Journal of Neurologic Rehabilitation 10(4):243-250. This article reports a study of the impact of anosognosia or unawareness of the existence of disability following stroke, and the negative influence it has on independent living.
Times cited: 30
Kreuter M. (2000). Spinal cord injury and partner relationships. Spinal Cord 38(1):2-6. This article is a review of studies conducted beaming the influence of spinal cord injuries on marital relationships, concluding that while the impact was less than expected, more crosscultural research is necessary.
Times cited: 29
Schonherr MC, Groothoff JW, Mulder GA, Eisma WH. (1996). Rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord lesions in The Netherlands: An epidemiological study. Spinal Cord 34(11):679-683. This article reports a Dutch study examining the incidence of spinal cord lesions and rehabilitation results. The authors concluded that independent living programs and appropriate housing has a positive result in returning patients to their own environment.
Times cited: 27
Tate RL. (1997). Beyond one-bun, two-shoe: recent advances in the psychological rehabilitation of memory disorders after acquired brain injury. Brain Injury 11(12):907-918. This review of the literature examines recent developments in rehabilitation of cognitive impairment which can impact independent living in brain injury patients.
Times cited: 23
Petrella RJ, Overend T, Chesworth B. (2002). FIM (TM) after hip fracture - Is telephone administration valid and sensitive to change? American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 81(9):639-644. This article reports a study examining the use of telephone calls to obtain follow-up FIM scores, finding that results have good psychometric properties and ease of use.
Times cited: 21
Stainton T, Boyce S. (2004). 'I have got my life back': users' experience of direct payments. Disability & Society 19(5):443-454. This article examines the Community Care ( Direct Payments) Act 1996 in Wales and its positive influence on independent living.
Times cited: 19
Borland J, James S. (1999). The learning experience of students with disabilities in Higher Education. A case study of a UK University. Disability & Society 14(1):85-101. The article presents and evaluates the experiences of students with a disability in a UK university, and the policy implications that result.
Times cited: 18
Burger H, Marincek C. (2000). The influence of post-polio syndrome on independence and life satisfaction. Disability and Rehabilitation 22(7):318-322. This article reports a study post polio patients and the negative impact their symptoms have on independent living.
Times cited: 18
Karlovits T, McColl MA. (1999). Coping with community reintegration after severe brain injury: a description of stresses and coping strategies. Brain Injury 13(11):845-861. This is a report of a qualitative examination of the stress and coping strategies most often used by persons with brain injury as they reintegrate into community living, and highlights the need for the rehabilitation process to include development of positive strategies.
Times cited: 17
Morris J. (2004). Independent living and community care: a disempowering framework. Disability & Society 19(5):427-442. The author presents an examination of the present policies in the British social care system which present barriers to persons with a disability for independent living.
Times cited: 14
McColl MA, Davies D, Carlson P, Johnston J, et al. (1999). Transitions to independent living after ABI. Brain Injury 13(5):311-330. The authors follow 4 persons with acquired brain injury for 3 years to identify factors which facilitate or hinder success with returning to independent living. Factors include interpersonal relationships, substance abuse, structured daily activities, financial management, and emotions/behaviour.
Times cited: 13
Hermens HJ, Vollenbroek-Hutten MMR. (2008). Towards remote monitoring and remotely supervised training. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 18(6):908-919. The authors highlight the need for use of new technologies for healthcare training and monitoring of older adults and patients with chronic conditions.
Times cited: 12
Pedersen PM, Jorgensen HS, Nakayama H, Raaschou HO, et al. (1996). The impact of aphasia on ADL and social activities after stroke: The Copenhagen Stroke Study. Journal of Neurologic Rehabilitation 10(2):91-96. The authors report a Danish study concluding that aphasia did not present a barrier to successful functional indepenence after stroke.
Times cited: 12
Whelan-Goodinson R, Ponsford J, Schonberger M. (2008). Association between psychiatric state and outcome following traumatic brain injury. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 40(10):850-857. This article reports a study concluding that depression and anxiety after traumatic brain injury negatively impact employment, interpersonal relationships and independent living.
Times cited: 12
Kovacs Z, Kis R, Rozsa S, Rozsa L. (2004). Animal-assisted therapy for middle-aged schizophrenic patients living in a social institution. A pilot study. Clinical Rehabilitation 18(5):483-486. This study examined the efficacy of an animal-assisted therapy rehabilitation program, concluding that it was helpful for use with schizophrenic patients.
Times cited: 11
Felce D, Perry J, Romeo R, Robertson J, et al. (2008). Outcomes and costs of community living: Semi-independent living and fully staffed group homes. American Journal on Mental Retardation 113(2):87-101. The cost effectiveness of fully staffed group homes as compared to semi-independent living facilities for adults with intellectual disabilities is examined. Results indicate savings with semi-independent facilities as long as the health and money management issues which were uncovered are addressed.
Times cited: 11
Sancisi E, Battistini A, Di Stefano C, Simoncini L, et al. (2009). Late recovery from post-traumatic vegetative state. Brain Injury 23(2):163-166. This article reports a case study of a traumatic young adult with traumatic brain injury to was successfully reintegrated into the community after a long term vegetative state.
Times cited: 10
Stancliffe RJ. (2002). Provision of residential services for people with intellectual disability in Australia: an international comparison. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability 27(2):117-124. This article presents an in-depth examination of residential service provision for people with intellectual disability in Australia, and compares it to services provided in England and the United States. Results highlight the need for increased residential services in Australia.
Times cited: 9
Harker WF, Dawson DR, Boschen KA, Stuss DT. (2002). A comparison of independent living outcomes following traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research 25(2):93-102. This article reports the results of a long term study comparing independent living outcomes in traumatic brain injury patients to spinal cord injury patients.
Times cited: 9
Geurtsen GJ, Martina JD, Van Heugten CM, Geurts ACH. (2008). A prospective study to evaluate a new residential community reintegration programme for severe chronic brain injury: The Brain Integration Programme. Brain Injury 22(7-8):545-554. This study assesses the effectiveness of a community reintegration program for 24 individuals with severe acquired brain injuries. The Brain Integration Programme was found to improve the social and emotional well-being of its participants.
Times cited: 9