23 research outputs found
Reliability and validity of the turkish version of the feeding/swallowing impact survey
No full textInal, Ozgu (Trakya author)The purpose of this study was to translate the Feeding/Swallowing Impact Survey (FS-IS) into Turkish and to test its reliability and validity in caregivers of children with cerebral palsy (CP). Caregivers accompanying the 117 children with CP who were referred for an instrumental swallowing evaluation were included in the study. The FS-IS was translated from English into Turkish by using the forward, backward, forward translation method. Parents completed the Turkish version of the Feeding/Swallowing Impact Survey (T-FS-IS) which has 3 subscales including daily activities, worry and feeding difficulties. Swallowing function was assessed with Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study, and penetration and aspiration severity was determined according to the Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS). The internal consistency, test-retest reliability, construct validity, and discriminant validity of the T-FS-IS were investigated. Internal consistency was excellent with Cronbach alphas all above 0.8 (Total score=0.99, daily activities=0.98, worries=0.98, and feeding difficulties=0.96). The Intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.93, demonstrating excellent test-retest reliability. All three subscales of the T-FS-IS including daily activities, worry, and feeding difficulties as well as the total score significantly correlated with the PAS scores. Caregivers whose children had aspiration reported worse scores in the T-FS-IS total and its subscales compared with caregivers whose children without airway aspiration according to PAS (p<0.01). The T-FS-IS is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring the impact of swallowing disorders on caregivers of children with CP. It can be used in clinical practice and research. Clinical trial number: NCT03005093
Telephone-based joint protection education in lateral epicondylitis: A randomized controlled trial
No full textBACKGROUND: Lateral epicondylitis (LE) can occur for many different reasons such as compelling repetitive movements in daily readings, incorrect posture use and work-related factors. Although several treatments are available for LE, the optimal evidence-based treatment remains uncertain. Joint protection techniques have been developed as a self-management intervention to reduce pain and disability and improve functionality by applying ergonomic approaches. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the effects of telephone-based followup on top of a home-based joint protection education programme on pain and functionality in individuals with LE. METHODS: Individuals were randomly assigned into 2 groups; 1) telephone-based group, receiving telephone-based follow-up on top of a home-based joint protection education programme, and 2) home-based group, receiving home-based joint protection education alone. Both groups were given training that increased awareness in LE and home-based exercise programme. In addition, telephone-based group was followed up by telephone three days a week for four weeks. RESULTS: Improvements from baseline to 4th week in Turkish version of the Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation-pain (p = 0.001; effect size = 1.11) and function (p < 0.001; effect size = 1.77), Upper Extremity Functional Index (p = 0.001; effect size = 0.85) and The Turkish version of the Joint Protection Behavior Assessment-Short Form (p < 0.001; effect size = 1.54) in the telephone-based group were significantly higher than the improvements in the home-based group. CONCLUSIONS: Telephone-based follow-up in individuals with LE contributed to the awareness of pain, functionality and joint protection methods. Telephone-based joint protection education programmes can offer a health service within the scope of preventive and protective intervention programmes for LE
Investigating the effect of smartphone addiction on musculoskeletal system problems and cognitive flexibility in university students
No full textBACKGROUND: Smartphone usage has become more common in daily life, and in certain situations, this may lead to addictive behavior. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the relationship between smartphone addiction and musculoskeletal problems and cognitive flexibility in university students. METHODS: Smartphone addiction was evaluated with the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS), the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was used to evaluate musculoskeletal symptoms, and pain was measured with Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Cognitive flexibility was assessed with the Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI). RESULTS: A significant correlation was found between SAS total score and musculoskeletal problems in the upper back, lower back, hip and feet (p < 0.05, r = 0.11; r = 0.16; r = 0 .11; r = 0.13, r = 0.14). Smartphone addiction showed a significant positive correlation with neck pain, right hand pain and right arm pain (p < 0.05, r = 0.13; r = 0.17; r = 0.14). There was a significant negative correlation between CFI total score and SAS total score (p < 0.05, r = -0 .13). CONCLUSIONS: Smartphone addiction is associated with musculoskeletal problems, pain and cognitive flexibility in university students. Encouraging an active lifestyle, physical activity, ergonomic arrangements, individual behavioral modification as well as environmental regulations and policies may eliminate the negative effects of smartphone addiction
Effect of Occupational Therapy in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis: A Randomized Controlled Study
No full textObjective: Hemodialysis (HD) treatment may have negative effects on the occupational performance and quality of life of individuals. This study was planned to investigate the effect of client-centered occupational therapy (OT) intervention on occupational performance and quality of life in individuals receiving HD. Materials and Methods: In total, 42 randomly assigned individuals were divided into control (awareness training) and intervention (awareness training and client-centered OT) groups. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure was utilized to evaluate the occupational performance, and Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form was used to assess the quality of life. Results: Improvement in both occupational performance and quality of life was determined in the intervention group after 8 weeks. In the control group, only the improvement was determined in the general health parameter of quality of life (p<0.05). Conclusion: OT interventions can contribute to improving occupational performance and quality of life of individuals receiving HD treatment, and these interventions can play an important role in the treatment process of these individuals
AN INVESTIGATION OF FAMILY IMPACT OF CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL AND ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY
No full textPurpose: This study aimed to investigate the family impact of children with congenital and acquired brain injury, the levels of depression in mothers, and the factors that might affect family functioning. Methods: This study included 42 children with brain injury (20 congenital, 22 acquired) and their caregiver mothers. Impact on Family Scale (IFS) was used to evaluate family impact and the Beck Depression Inventory for the level of depression in the mothers. The Functional Oral Intake Scale for the status of oral intake of children. Results: This study illustrated that the levels of family impact (z=-1.161, p=0.246) and mothers' depression (z=-0.177, p=0.860) were similar in children with congenital and acquired brain injury. In this study, a relationship was found between the child's feeding position (z=-0.684, p=0.043) and family income level (z=5.981, p=0.046) with family impact. Conclusion: The family impact of having children with disabilities may be related to many factors. In order to understand this mechanism, future studies should be planned with a holistic approach. The results of these studies, provide information to be used in the development of interventions for parents of children with disabilities
Investigation of the relationship between kinesiophobia and sensory processing in fibromyalgia patients
No full textPurpose/aim: The aims of this study are to investigate the relationship between kinesiophobia and sensory processing in fibromyalgia (FM) patients and obtain new information about kinesiophobia in light of these results. Materials and methods: This study has been conducted with 82 literate subjects aged 18-65 years and diagnosed with FM based on ACR 2010 diagnostic criteria. Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire was used for measuring functional status in FM patients, The Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia was used for determine the levels of kinesiophobia and Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile was used for determine the characteristics of sensory process patterns of the individuals. Results: Among the participants, sensory sensitivity scores of 65.85% and sensation avoiding scores of 40.24% were higher than that in the general population. Sensation seeking scores of 48.78% the subjects were lower compared to the general population. A significant and weak positive correlation was found between the kinesiophobia scores and responses of sensory sensitivity and sensation avoiding (r = 0.23, p = 0.04; z = 0.29, p = 0.01) Conclusion: This is the first study conducted to investigate the relationship between kinesiophobia and sensory processing in fibromyalgia patients. However, different studies investigating this subject are warranted in order to be able to generalize the findings and increase the value of evidence
Validity of the Turkish Occupational Self Assessment for Elderly Individuals
No full textOccupational therapy practices in Turkey are increasing each year, but rehabilitation practitioners working in the occupational therapy field have limited instruments. The aim of this study was to analyze the validity of the Turkish version of the Occupational Self Assessment (OSA), which is based on the Model of Human Occupation. The data were analyzed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses to determine construct validity. The Turkish OSA was administered with the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Old (WHOQOL-OLD) and the Functional Autonomy Measurement System (SMAF) to 117 elderly individuals to determine convergent validity. The Turkish OSA has acceptable construct validity scores (exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses). SMAF and WHOQOL-OLD Scales showed a moderately significant relationship with OSA competence total scores (p < .01). The results indicate that the OSA is a valid instrument for determining occupational competence and values in elderly Turkish individuals
Evaluation of sensory integration in children who stuttered
No full textPurpose: This study has been planned to evaluate the sensory integration in children who stuttered. Materials and methods: Subjects of the study were 40 children who stuttered between the ages of 5 to 12 years (20 preschool and 20 school-age) and 40 children who did not complain of any speech disorder (20 preschool and 20 school-age). In this study, for the purpose of evaluating sensory integration, children were administered subtests of Ayres South California Test (position in space, figure-ground perception, posture imitation, manual form perception). Children Depression Inventory was used for the evaluation of depression levels of school-age children. Results: With respect to the data obtained, no statistically significant difference between school age stuttering group and school age control group and also no statistically significant difference between preschool age stuttering group and preschool age control group in terms of figure - ground perception, position in space, posture imitation, manual form perception was found (p>0.05). There was a positive correlation between the number of syllable repetition and the score of position in space (r=0.493, p<0.05) and negative correlation was found between the number of expression repetition and the success of posture imitation in preschool age children (r=-0.493, p<0.05). Conclusion: The language and speech problems that accompany stuttering, negative environmental factors and determination of other parameters of sensory integration have been identified as contributive factors to the therapist while preparing the therapy programme. The necessity of increasing the efficiency of therapy within the therapeutic approach by conducting a thorough assessment process in order to shorten the therapy process and particularly identifying the stuttering findings in detail has been emphasized
Response to Speech and Language Therapy According to Artery Involvement and Lesion Location in Post-stroke Aphasia
No full textPurpose: Aphasia is one of the most common complications after stroke and occurs in 21-38% of the patients during acute period. The present study aimed to investigate the response to speech and language therapy according to artery involvement and lesion location in patients with post-stroke aphasia. Method: The medical records of 107 patients with post-stroke aphasia (mean age, 58.8 +/- 14.8 years) who were admitted to a single rehabilitation center for usual care after stroke were reviewed. Location of the ischemic lesion and involved artery was determined assessing the brain MRI of the patients. All the patients received 24 sessions speech and language therapy (3 days a week) as a part of 8-week rehabilitation program. Evaluation of the aphasia was performed with Gulhane Aphasia Test-2 (GAT-2) at baseline and at the end of the rehabilitation program. Results: Baseline GAT-2 scores was significantly worse in patients with middle cerebral artery (MCA) involvement compared to patients with other artery involvements (p = 0.007). While the GAT-2 scores of patients with MCA involvement were improved significantly after speech and language therapy (p 0.05). Conclusions: The present findings suggested that speech functions might be more affected in ischemic lesion of MCA and response to SLT might be better in patients with MCA involvement. (c) 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved
AN INVESTIGATION OF CHARACTERISTICS RELATED TO ORAL MOTOR AND SWALLOWING DISORDERS IN CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY
No full textPurpose: Oral motor problems and swallowing disorders are common in children with cerebral palsy (CP). This study was planned to examine the oral motor and swallowing related descriptive characteristics of children with CP
