Papers by Function and Disability Journal
Function and Disability Journal, 2024
Background and Objectives: The quality of life (QoL) of blind people is affected by various varia... more Background and Objectives: The quality of life (QoL) of blind people is affected by various variables, including age, sex, level of education, severity of low vision, use of applications and software, etc. This research aims to compare the QoL of people with low vision who use and do not use low-vision applications on smartphones. Methods: The statistical population included all patients with low vision who were referred to low vision research centers and other institutions active in the field of blindness and low vision in Tehran City, Iran. The sample size of this study was 43 people using the conviniece sampling method and Cochran's formula, which was considered to be 90 people due to the existence of two groups for comparison. The research data collection tool was Hakimzadeh Yazdi's QoL questionnaire (2022). Two-way one-variable analysis of variance and SPSS software, version 21 were used to analyze the data. Results: The results showed that people with low vision who use low-vision applications have a higher QoL compared to people with low-vision who do not use low-vision applications (P<0.05). Also, the effect of demographic variables on the QoL of low-vision patients using and not using applications was presented (P<0.05). Age and gender had no significant effect on QoL. Conclusion: Considering the impact of applications in facilitating the daily affairs of low vision patients, it is recommended to use it in treatment and educational programs in hospitals and even in the family.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2024
Background and Objectives: Time management is an essential skill that enables individuals to part... more Background and Objectives: Time management is an essential skill that enables individuals to participate in daily activities effectively. The assessment of time management skills (ATMS) is a widely used instrument to evaluate time management skills, but its psychometric properties have not been examined in Persian-speaking populations. This study aimed to assess the cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Persian version of the ATMS (ATMS-P). Methods: A convenience sample of 144 healthy adults aged 18-55 years completed the ATMS-P, along with several other questionnaires. Face and content validity were determined using the impact score of each item, content validity ratio (CVR) and content validity index (CVI) methods. The construct validity was evaluated using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and convergent validity was assessed by correlating the ATMS-P with other related measures. The reliability was assessed using internal consistency and test re-test methods. Results: Face validity impact scores ranged from 2.2 to 4 and the CVR was in an acceptable range of 0.57 to 1, with a CVI of 0.87 to 1. The EFA identified three factors for the Persian version of the ATMS: Time management, organization and planning and emotion regulation. The convergent validity of the ATMS-P was supported by significant correlations with other related measures. The internal consistency of the ATMS-P was excellent (Cronbach's α coefficient=0.926) and it demonstrated good test re-test reliability (ICC=0.903). Conclusion: The ATMS-P has demonstrated good psychometric properties, making it a reliable and valid instrument for evaluating time management skills in Persian-speaking individuals.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2024
Background and Objectives: In the current situation, it is essential to determine the level of an... more Background and Objectives: In the current situation, it is essential to determine the level of anxiety in medical and non-medical employees due to the pandemic. Therefore, this research aims to assess the relationship between corona anxiety, emotion regulation strategies, and stress tolerance among the staff of rehabilitation centers in Tehran Province, Iran. Methods: This study was descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational. The statistical population of the present study included the entire staff of rehabilitation centers served by the Welfare Organization of Tehran Province in 2022. Using simple random sampling, 10 rehabilitation centers were selected as study centers. Subsequently, 200 employees of these centers were selected and tested using Morgan's sampling table (the male age of the participants was 31.5 years). The data collection instruments included the corona disease anxiety scale, the emotional distress tolerance questionnaire (2005), and the March emotional self-regulation strategies scale (2007). Data were analyzed by SPSS software, version 26. Results: The results showed that the mean of corona anxiety was 18.94 out of a maximum of 54 and the proportion of psychological symptoms of corona anxiety was higher than physical symptoms. The highest score from the participant's point of view from dimensions of distress tolerance was assigned to the subjective assessment of distress. The mean score for distress tolerance was 52.68 out of a maximum of 75 points and the mean score for employees' emotion regulation strategies was 134.37 points, which shows that the use of emotional self-regulation strategies is strong. The results of the current research showed that corona anxiety decreases significantly by increasing distress tolerance, absorption of negative emotions, regulation of efforts to relieve distress and distress tolerance, and corona anxiety also decreases significantly. Also, with the increase in the level of emotion regulation strategies, the anxiety of corona decreases significantly. Distress tolerance showed a negative correlation with corona anxiety, and with the improvement of distress tolerance, corona anxiety decreased (P=0.014). Conclusion: Based on the results, increasing and improving distress tolerance and emotional regulation strategies significantly reduced corona anxiety. Also, the experiences and work of experts with more work experience alongside the younger and less experienced forces and their cooperation prepared the ground to reduce the effects of corona anxiety, as well as to improve the level of stress tolerance and emotion regulation strategies of employees.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2024
Background and Objectives: Wideband acoustic immittance (WBT) is a new method for assessing middl... more Background and Objectives: Wideband acoustic immittance (WBT) is a new method for assessing middle ear status by using a wide spectrum stimulus instead of the traditional 226 Hz probe tone. This study focuses on establishing normative data for WBT in the Iranian young adults. We aim to provide clinicians with specific norms for the Iranian population to enhance accuracy in diagnosing middle ear conditions and diseases. Methods: The research involved 20 healthy Iranian young adults who underwent WBT measurements. Results: Results showed differences in the WBT parameters compared to other populations, emphasizing the importance of using ethnicity-specific norms in clinical evaluations. Conclusion: The findings can help in diagnosing various middle ear disorders and monitoring treatment progress.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2024
Background and Objectives: The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating and esti... more Background and Objectives: The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating and estimating the relationship between anxiety and occupational stress with the self-efficacy of therapists in rehabilitation centers in Tehran in 2022.
Methods: This research was applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-survey in terms of execution. The statistical population including 122 therapists of rehabilitation centers was done by multi-stage classification method. The research tools included standard questionnaires: Beck’s anxiety questionnaire (1991), Osipow’s job stress questionnaire (1987) and Riggs and Knight’s job self-efficacy questionnaire (1994).Their analysis was done by SPSS software, version 26 at two descriptive and analytical levels.
Results: The results showed that there is a significant inverse effect between anxiety and self-efficacy, as well as occupational stress and self-efficacy of therapists (P<0.001). There is also a significant relationship between job stress, anxiety, self-efficacy and demographic characteristics.
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that anxiety increases the level of occupational stress and has a negative effect on therapists’ self-efficacy.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2024
Background and Objectives: In today's rapidly changing and interconnected world, where individual... more Background and Objectives: In today's rapidly changing and interconnected world, where individuals often face high levels of stress, uncertainty, and interpersonal dynamics, Alpas's framework suggests that emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in helping people thrive. By developing emotional intelligence skills, such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills, individuals can better manage stress, communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and make sound decisions even in challenging circumstances. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among college students. Participants who were willing to take part in the study were included, considering both males and females. A total sample of 134 students was taken from the NIMS College of Physiotherapy. Emotional intelligence was assessed using the WONG scale, while educational achievement was measured by the total percentage obtained in the last semester. Academic stress was evaluated using the Student Inventory Scale. A Google Form was created, and only those willing to participate in the study filled out the form. Results: There was a negative correlation between emotional intelligence and academic stress (r=1.000), academic stress and percentage (r=-0.62), and percentage and emotional intelligence (r=-0.67). Conclusion: The present study concludes that emotional intelligence, academic stress, and educational achievements are negatively correlated with each other. It has been observed that students experiencing stress tend to exhibit lower emotional intelligence, which ultimately leads to poorer academic performance.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2024
Background and Objectives: South Africa is committed to enhancing rehabilitation services by 2030... more Background and Objectives: South Africa is committed to enhancing rehabilitation services by 2030 through the National Rehabilitation Policy and the United Nations Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities. However, limited research focuses on rehabilitation services in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province, South Africa. This study aims to provide insights from stakeholders on rehabilitation services in KZN Province focused on infrastructure, referrals, human resources, and multidisciplinary practices. Methods: Using mixed methods, we conducted focus group discussions, interviews, and surveys involving 99 stakeholders, including rehabilitation practitioners, district and provincial managers, and social development representatives from eThekwini, AmaJuba, and King Cetshwayo in South Africa. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used for quantitative and qualitative data. Results: Public institutions reported inadequate referral pathways (2.9 out of 5) compared to private institutions (3.4 out of 5). Acute rehabilitation referrals primarily targeted secondary or tertiary facilities. Disjointed pathways, a lack of protocols, delayed referrals due to various factors and insufficient staff were identified. Physiotherapists were disproportionally more prominent, while social workers, psychologists and bio-kineticists were scarce. Both public (93%) and private (73%) care exhibited high doctor-to-patient ratios. Rehabilitation service disciplines were limited and fragmented, especially in rural areas. Thirty-four respondents (81%) stated no designated rehabilitation services units in their respective institutions. Conclusion: Rehabilitation services, though present at all care levels in KZN, mostly begin at tertiary levels. Local-level rehabilitation is non-existent, with the public healthcare system relying on community rehabilitation workers. Referral pathways require standardization, especially at the local level. Enhancing primary healthcare's rehabilitation focus by bolstering workforce recruitment can significantly improve multidisciplinary practices. Expanding intermediate care facility licenses can alleviate system strain on KZN's public health sector.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2024
Background and Objectives: Physical health is a state of lack of illness and disease. The psychol... more Background and Objectives: Physical health is a state of lack of illness and disease. The psychological well-being of college-going students is closely related to physical activity and life satisfaction. It can lead to low life satisfaction, mental disorders, and overall low quality of life (QoL). The present study aims to evaluate the relationship between physical activity, life satisfaction, and mental well-being of students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among college-going students to evaluate the relationship between physical activity, life satisfaction, and mental well-being of college students. Data were collected with online Google Forms, using the convenience sampling method to achieve the required sample size of 279 students. Follow-up data was entered into an Excel sheet and evaluated with SPSS software, version 20. Results: After data collection using online Google Forms, data were evaluated using the SPSS software, and the results showed that physical activity is significantly correlated with mental wellbeing with a P of 0.004. Life satisfaction is correlated with physical activity according to a P of 0.038 and mental well-being is also correlated with life satisfaction with a P of 0.032. Conclusion: The study concluded that physical activity, life satisfaction, and mental well-being in college-going students are significantly correlated with each other.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2024
Background and Objectives: This study aims to determine the relationship between pain, muscle str... more Background and Objectives: This study aims to determine the relationship between pain, muscle strength, function, and quality of life (QoL) in overhead players with chronic shoulder internal impingement syndrome. Methods: Forty-seven overhead players consisting of 15 men, 32 and women (mean age 32.45±7.2) with chronic shoulder internal impingement were enrolled. The pain was measured by a visual analogue scale (VAS). Disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) and shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) questionnaires were used to measure pain and function, and a short form (SF)-36 questionnaire to measure QoL. Muscle strengths were evaluated in both hands with a handheld dynamometer and players were asked to hold the maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) in the middle range for 3 s and rest for 30 s between each test and each contraction was repeated three times on both affected and healthy side and the average of contractions was considered for each side. Results: The study showed a significant relationship between pain, the strength of shoulder muscle groups (-0.354), function (-0.935), and QoL (-0.861) in overhead throwers with chronic shoulder internal impingement syndrome and the strength of internal rotators of the affected shoulder decreased more than others. (P<0.05) Conclusions: This correlational study showed a significant relationship between pain and strength of shoulder muscles and function and QoL in overhead throwers with this syndrome.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2024
Background and Objectives: The international classification of functioning-disability and health ... more Background and Objectives: The international classification of functioning-disability and health (ICF) has been used by the State Welfare Organization in the medical commission in recent years. The present study was conducted with the aim of understanding the challenges of people with disabilities with the medical commission of the State Welfare Organization. Methods: The research method was qualitative and content analysis type. The method of data collection was done through in-depth and semi-structured interviews while respecting ethical considerations. The current research field of Tehran City and the medical commissions of the welfare organization departments in Tehran City and the samples were people with disabilities referring to this commission or their companions. To select a pooled sample, snowball sampling and theoretical targeted sampling were used. Data analysis was done using the method of qualitative content analysis with conventional approach. In order to ensure the reliability of the research, the four pillars of reliability, validity, transferability and verifiability were used. Results: In this research, 86 codes were finally extracted, which formed the theme of "challenges of people with disabilities" in two sub-topics: "Executive problems of clients with medical commission" and "communication problems of clients with members of medical commission". Conclusion: The findings of the research showed that those referring to the medical commissions of the welfare organization face problems related to the implementation of classification of function, disability and health, which need to be addressed by the authorities.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2024
Background and Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic, as a new phenomenon, caused many problems for s... more Background and Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic, as a new phenomenon, caused many problems for speech-language pathologists and faced them with various crises. The aim of this study was to review the experiences of speech-language pathologists with the problems and consequences of the pandemic and their effects on their clinical activities. Methods: A qualitative study of interpretive phenomenological analysis was conducted and 21 participants were selected non-randomly using maximum variation technique. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect information. After collecting the data, coding was started using MAXQDA software. Then, the data were analyzed by thematic analysis method and main themes emerged. Finally, the scientific accuracy of the data was measured by the method of Lincoln and Guba. Results: Ten main themes, including infection, financial consequences, negative consequences of following health protocols, psychological consequences, consequences for clients, problems created in the workplace, problems created by clients, educational problems, lack of facilities, and opportunity creation were extracted, which represented therapists' experiences with clinical work during the pandemic. Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic created many negative and sometimes positive consequences for speech-language pathologists as well as many other professions, which led to changes and new experiences in the former routine of these therapists.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2024
Background and Objectives: Adult patients with late-onset idiopathic scoliosis (LIS) presents wit... more Background and Objectives: Adult patients with late-onset idiopathic scoliosis (LIS) presents with cosmetic concerns, back pain, muscle fatigue and the psychological effects of living with a visible deformity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of modified thoracolumbosacral orthosis on adult female patient with LIS who had been suffering from chronic back pain still refusing for spinal surgery. Case Report: A 27-year-old female patient clinically diagnosed with late onset left LIS with apex at T8 level reported to our institute for spinal rehabilitation with orthotic management. She was completely examined for radiographic findings and treated with physiotherapy and modified thoracolumbosacral orthosis with anterior corset and turn buckle device for gradual correction of deformity and spinal alignment. At a 12-month follow-up, the patient no longer suffered from daily low back pain (LBP) (with heavy lifting only) and was fully active. Additionally, her post intervention radiographs showed an improvement in left thoracic scoliosis and coronal balance. Conclusion: This study suggests that the new modified custom-made design of spinal orthosis may be effective in the management of adult LIS and it represents an acceptable alternative to surgery for patients who refused for surgery.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2024
Background and Objectives: Chronic functional constipation is a common condition that declines th... more Background and Objectives: Chronic functional constipation is a common condition that declines the quality of life (QoL). The constipation-related disability scale (CRDS) precisely measures the disability caused by constipation and its effect on daily activities. In this study, we translated the CRDS into Persian and evaluated its reliability and validity. Methods: We used the international QoL assessment procedure to translate the CRDS into Persian. The translation was then given to 145 patients (59 men and 86 women) with chronic functional constipation. Also, 130 healthy individuals completed the questionnaire to assess its discriminant validity. The Cronbach α was calculated to assess the internal consistency, and the intra-class correlation coefficient showed the tool's reproducibility. In addition, five gastroenterologists or internists reviewed the translated version to evaluate its acceptance and content validity. The content validity ratio and content value index were calculated in this regard. Finally, the Pearson correlation test assessed the tool's convergent validity by correlating the CRDS with the 36-item short-form survey (SF-36). Results: The Cronbach α coefficient for total scores was found to be 0.86, indicating high internal consistency. The intra-class correlation coefficient was found to be 0.98 (95% CI, 0.96%, 0.99%), demonstrating excellent test re-test reliability. The total score of CRDS showed a strong negative correlation with the total scores of SF-36 (r=-0.89), showing its construct validity. All items of the Persian CRDS had a content validity index higher than 0.78 and a content validity ratio higher than 0.75, indicating good content validity. Furthermore, the independent t-test revealed a statistically significant difference (P < 0.05) between the healthy and diseased groups in questionnaire scores. This finding shows the tool's ability to discriminate between healthy and sick groups. Conclusion: The Persian version of CRDS is suitable for evaluating constipation associated with disabilities in Persian-speaking individuals.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2024
Background and Objectives: Nystagmus has a negative effect on the patient's quality of life (QoL)... more Background and Objectives: Nystagmus has a negative effect on the patient's quality of life (QoL), leading to an increase in their dependence on others and a decrease in self-confidence and social relationships. Therefore, effective treatment and management are crucial in restoring those affected's visual function and social life. To determine whether contact lens (CL) use impairs the vision of infantile nystagmus (IN) patients, this study conducts a systematic review of the relevant literature. Methods: This systematic review adhered to the guidelines of the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA). We searched databases including PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for relevant studies published up to May 9, 2022. The search was not limited by study type (except for review articles), publication time, or language. We used medical subject headings (MeSH) and keywords such as "nystagmus," "CL," "congenital nystagmus," "IN," "rigid gas permeable lenses," and "soft CLs". Results: Initially, 102 articles were identified. After removing duplicates, 76 articles remained. Of these, 39 were excluded during screening for irrelevance, and 8 were excluded due to inaccessible abstracts or full texts. Ultimately, 29 articles were included in this review. Conclusion: The majority of studies reviewed reported no significant side effects from using CLs, and most patients achieved similar or improved visual function compared to using glasses. As a result, even if CLs are not superior to glasses, they perform comparably and can be considered a primary treatment option when there are indications for prescribing CLs.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2024
Background and Objectives: Appreciative assessment tools are necessary to implement the evaluatio... more Background and Objectives: Appreciative assessment tools are necessary to implement the evaluation process in children with different disabilities. Versions of the children's hand-use experience questionnaire (CHEQ) are available in several languages and are used in clinical environments. However, no study is conducted to compare the validity and reliability of this questionnaire in different languages. The current study aims to investigate the psychometric features of CHEQ in other languages. Methods: The search was conducted in PubMed and Science Direct. Keywords included CHEQ, hand assessments, cross-cultural validation and psychometric properties. Results: We identified 5 articles in which the psychometric properties of this questionnaire were investigated. In this paper, we reviewed all 5 articles and presented the results according to consensus-based standards for the selection of health status measurement instruments (COSMIN). Conclusion: CHEQ is highly regarded to assess bimanual activities, particularly in children with hemiplegia. Its focus on hand usage experiences differentiates it from other tools in this domain. With demonstrated high validity and reliability, the CHEQ is adaptable across various societies and cultures, making it a valuable tool for treatment planning and evaluation.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2024
Background and Objectives: Back pain and neck pain are prevalent health concerns, emphasizing the... more Background and Objectives: Back pain and neck pain are prevalent health concerns, emphasizing the importance of identifying effective risk factors for prevention. This study aimed to crossculturally adapt and validate a tool assessing back and neck pain in adults, with a specific focus on body posture, to the Persian language. Methods: A methodological study was conducted involving forward and backward translation of the original English questionnaire into the Persian language. Face validity was evaluated with feedback from 30 participants, and content validity was determined using content validity ratio (CVR) and content validity index based on expert opinions from 10 physiotherapy specialists. A total of 237 participants were involved in the study, with 90 completing the questionnaire again after one week for test re-test reliability assessment. Results: The Persian version of the questionnaire demonstrated high content validity with a CVR above 0.6. The Persian version had suitable face validity. Test re-test reliability, assessed using percentage agreement and the Kappa coefficient, revealed satisfactory results, with all percentages above 70%. Notably, the intraclass correlation coefficient for questions 16 and 20 was 0.898 and 0.878, respectively. Conclusion: The Persian version of the tool exhibits high validity and reliability, making it a valuable instrument for use within the Persian-speaking community.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2023
Background and Objectives: The team plays a role as one of the crucial indicators in increasing t... more Background and Objectives: The team plays a role as one of the crucial indicators in increasing the performance of the organization. Understanding the perspective of teamwork providers in rehabilitation regarding the existing obstacles can help a lot to improve the situation. This study aims to percept and experience rehabilitation service providers about teamwork barriers in Tehran Province, Iran. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted by conventional content analysis. The participants included 15 service providers with different genders and locations of activities from within Tehran Province in a snowball pattern. The data were collected by in-depth and quasi-structured interviews and analyzed by conventional content analysis method and using constant comparison. Results: After analyzing the meaningful statements of the interviewees, 3 sub-themes "regulations", "procedural" and "executive" emerged and from the integration of these sub-themes, the theme of "obstacles" emerged. Conclusion: Some of the results of this research, such as defects in rehabilitation management, imposing double treatment costs on clients, and weakness of teamwork training in the university, have common results. Also, some phrases, such as not paying attention to the role of the municipality in rehabilitation and the number of rehabilitation trustees have not been mentioned in the interviews. Based on the results, it was found that obstacles based on regulations, processes, and implementation play a role in the development of teamwork in rehabilitation.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2023
Background and Objectives: This cross-sectional study aims to explore the effect of vocal warmup ... more Background and Objectives: This cross-sectional study aims to explore the effect of vocal warmup and cool-down exercises (VWCE) on the acoustic characteristics of speech and language pathologists (SLPs). Methods: This pilot study was conducted on 18 SLPs. The participants received VWCE for 6 weeks, 3 times per week, every other day. The acoustic characteristics, including jitter, shimmer, and harmonic to noise rat (HNR) were outcome measures. All outcome variables were measured before the exercise program (T 0), after the end of the 9 th session (T 1), and after the end of the 18 th session (T 2).
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2024
Background and Objectives: Two common choices exist for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstr... more Background and Objectives: Two common choices exist for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, autograft and allograft. Hamstring tendon autografts and soft-tissue allografts are commonly used for ACL reconstruction. The outcomes between these two grafts are controversial. This research aims to quantify and compare lower limb joint coordination between two ACL reconstruction graft options and healthy individuals. Methods: Sixty-one athletes were enrolled after ACL reconstruction surgery (allograft, n=22; autograft, n=18). Furthermore, twenty-one healthy athletes were considered in the control group. The inclusion criteria included unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery with allograft and autograft methods, male athletes with a minimum of 9 months and a maximum of two years since their surgery, successfully passing a series of quadriceps and hamstring strength tests and distance jumping before entering sports-specific activities under the supervision of a sports physiotherapist, and returning to pre-injury sports activities. Results: Autograft was not statistically different from matched healthy limbs in terms of joint coordination variability and magnitude (P>0.05). However, the magnitude of joint coordination was superior to the allograft group compared to the autograft reconstructed ACL (P<0.05). Conclusion: Although our result reported no significant difference between groups in joint coordination variability, having an insight into coordinative function after ACL reconstruction will help develop postoperative rehabilitation programs as well as minimize the re-injury risk among patients. We also suggest that scholars should conduct more robust trials with valid research designs to control the results of ACL reconstruction comparison with autograft and allograft.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Function and Disability Journal, 2023
Background and Objectives: Tinnitus is a complex condition that varies in loudness, quality, loca... more Background and Objectives: Tinnitus is a complex condition that varies in loudness, quality, location, and distress. Different definitions, heterogeneity, and lack of objective measuring have challenged the understanding the mechanisms involved and definitive cure. The integrative model correlates each of these characteristics to separate parallel and overlapping subnetworks that process tinnitus's perception and emotional reaction. Many of these networks are common with the gap pre-pulse inhibition of acoustic startle (GPIAS) neural circuity. GPIAS, which measures tinnitus in animals, has recently been used for humans with various recording methods. The present study aimed to review the evidence achieved with gap stimuli in patients with tinnitus to support the potential of cortical responses recorded with the GPIAS stimulus and to objectively detect tinnitus in humans. Methods: Studies were identified by searching electronic databases with relevant keywords. Results: The role of the auditory cortex in processing short gaps, the possibility of evaluating the gap detection ability with GPIAS, and the advantage of cortical responses in reflecting both stimulus properties and different aspects of tinnitus emphasize the importance of this issue. The results of most studies have proven the gap detection deficiency in tinnitus. However, the validity of the auditory startle reflex still needs to be verified due to the inherent variability and different methods. Conclusion: Further human studies are recommended because the perception of tinnitus can be controlled. An appealing research line in this area is multi-channel cortical evoked potentials. Defects of GPIAS with cortical recording can indicate tinnitus.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Uploads
Papers by Function and Disability Journal
Methods: This research was applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-survey in terms of execution. The statistical population including 122 therapists of rehabilitation centers was done by multi-stage classification method. The research tools included standard questionnaires: Beck’s anxiety questionnaire (1991), Osipow’s job stress questionnaire (1987) and Riggs and Knight’s job self-efficacy questionnaire (1994).Their analysis was done by SPSS software, version 26 at two descriptive and analytical levels.
Results: The results showed that there is a significant inverse effect between anxiety and self-efficacy, as well as occupational stress and self-efficacy of therapists (P<0.001). There is also a significant relationship between job stress, anxiety, self-efficacy and demographic characteristics.
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that anxiety increases the level of occupational stress and has a negative effect on therapists’ self-efficacy.
Methods: This research was applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-survey in terms of execution. The statistical population including 122 therapists of rehabilitation centers was done by multi-stage classification method. The research tools included standard questionnaires: Beck’s anxiety questionnaire (1991), Osipow’s job stress questionnaire (1987) and Riggs and Knight’s job self-efficacy questionnaire (1994).Their analysis was done by SPSS software, version 26 at two descriptive and analytical levels.
Results: The results showed that there is a significant inverse effect between anxiety and self-efficacy, as well as occupational stress and self-efficacy of therapists (P<0.001). There is also a significant relationship between job stress, anxiety, self-efficacy and demographic characteristics.
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that anxiety increases the level of occupational stress and has a negative effect on therapists’ self-efficacy.