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Corrigendum: Machine learning clinical decision support for interdisciplinary multimodal chronic musculoskeletal pain treatment
No full textIn the published article, there was a mistake in the corresponding author email address for author Rob J. E. M. Smeets. The email was incorrectly displayed as “[email protected]” The correct email address is: “[email protected]” The authors apologize for this error and state that this does not change the scientific conclusions of the article in any way. The original article has been updated.</p
Construct Validity of a Task-Oriented Bimanual and Unimanual Strength Measurement in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
No full textOBJECTIVE: The purposes of this study were to (1) investigate aspects of construct validity of peak force measurements of crate-and-pitcher tasks using the Task-oriented Arm-hAnd Capacity (TAAC), an instrument designed to measure task-oriented arm and hand strength for cross-sectional and evaluation purposes, and (2) compare TAAC measurements with those of comparative measures using COSMIN guidelines.METHODS: In this cross-sectional validity study, participants were 105 children (mean age = 12 years 10 months; number of boys = 66) diagnosed with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP). Ten a priori hypotheses were formulated with peak force of the TAAC as index measure and compared with measures on body functions and structure and activity level of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth. Strength and direction of the relationship between the TAAC and comparative measures were investigated by calculating Pearson correlation coefficients (r).RESULTS: On body functions and structures level, low-to-moderate positive correlations (0.493-0.687) were found. On activity level, low negative and positive correlations (-0.271 to 0.387) were found.CONCLUSION: The construct of peak force measurement of the TAAC is in line with the a priori hypotheses with comparators on body function and structures and activity level, indicating a partial overlap of the construct of the TAAC with both International Classification of Functioning levels. The TAAC appears to be valuable, as it measures functional strength that differs from the constructs of the comparators. More research with a larger population and more comparators is needed.IMPACT: Clinically relevant information is lacking about the use of strength and strength measurement during daily activities in children with UCP. This study shows that the TAAC provides unique information about functional strength in children with UCP.</p
supplementary_Material – Supplemental material for Traditional and augmented reality mirror therapy for patients with chronic phantom limb pain (PACT study): results of a three-group, multicentre single-blind randomized controlled trial
Full text linkSupplemental material, supplementary_Material for Traditional and augmented reality mirror therapy for patients with chronic phantom limb pain (PACT study): results of a three-group, multicentre single-blind randomized controlled trial by Andreas Rothgangel, Susy Braun, Bjorn Winkens, Anna Beurskens and Rob Smeets in Clinical Rehabilitation</p
Measuring Motor Fatigability in the Upper Limbs in Individuals With Neurologic Disorders: A Systematic Review
Full text linkOBJECTIVE: To summarize the literature on definitions, assessment protocols, and outcome measures for motor fatigability in patients with neurologic problems and investigates the known clinimetric properties according to the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) criteria. DATA SOURCES: Two databases were consulted for studies published between January 2003 and November 2018 using the terms "motor fatigability," "nervous system disease," and "upper limb." STUDY SELECTION: Studies were included if they were (1) not older than 15 years; (2) written in English, German, or Dutch; (3) involved upper limbs of patients with neurologic disease; and (4) adequately described protocols using maximum voluntary contractions. DATA EXTRACTION: Thirty-three studies were included, describing 14 definitions, 37 assessment protocols, and 9 outcome measures. The following data were obtained: (1) author and publication year; (2) aim; (3) fatigability definition; (4) sample characteristics; (5) fatigability protocol; (8) measurement system; and (9) outcome measure. DATA SYNTHESIS: Protocols relating to body function level of the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) were most often performed in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) including maximal or submaximal, isometric or concentric, and eccentric contractions of variable duration. For ICF activities level, most protocols included wheelchair-related tasks. Clinimetric properties were known in 2 included protocols. Test-retest reliability in patients with MS were moderate to excellent for the static fatigue index and moderate for the dynamic fatigue index. CONCLUSIONS: Based on physiology, recommendations are made for protocols and outcome measures for motor fatigability at the ICF body function level. For the ICF activities level, too little is known to make sound statements on the use of protocols in populations with neurologic disease. Clinimetric properties should be further investigated for populations with neurologic problems.sponsorship: Supported by the Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds by UHasselt (grant no. BOF17NI07). (Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds by UHasselt|BOF17NI07)status: Publishe
Supplemental_material_Figures – Supplemental material for Feasibility of a traditional and teletreatment approach to mirror therapy in patients with phantom limb pain: a process evaluation performed alongside a randomized controlled trial
No full textSupplemental material, Supplemental_material_Figures for Feasibility of a traditional and teletreatment approach to mirror therapy in patients with phantom limb pain: a process evaluation performed alongside a randomized controlled trial by Andreas Rothgangel, Susy Braun, Rob Smeets and Anna Beurskens in Clinical Rehabilitation</p
Supplemental_Table_S1_revised_file – Supplemental material for Feasibility of a traditional and teletreatment approach to mirror therapy in patients with phantom limb pain: a process evaluation performed alongside a randomized controlled trial
No full textSupplemental material, Supplemental_Table_S1_revised_file for Feasibility of a traditional and teletreatment approach to mirror therapy in patients with phantom limb pain: a process evaluation performed alongside a randomized controlled trial by Andreas Rothgangel, Susy Braun, Rob Smeets and Anna Beurskens in Clinical Rehabilitation</p
Supplemental_Table_S2_revised_file – Supplemental material for Feasibility of a traditional and teletreatment approach to mirror therapy in patients with phantom limb pain: a process evaluation performed alongside a randomized controlled trial
No full textSupplemental material, Supplemental_Table_S2_revised_file for Feasibility of a traditional and teletreatment approach to mirror therapy in patients with phantom limb pain: a process evaluation performed alongside a randomized controlled trial by Andreas Rothgangel, Susy Braun, Rob Smeets and Anna Beurskens in Clinical Rehabilitation</p
Adventures of a currency trader : a fable about trading, courage, and doing the right thing / Rob Booker.
No full textIncludes index.Book fair 2012.xv, 221 pages :Praise for ADVENTURES of a CURRENCY TRADER "A truly easy, unique, and enjoyable read! Rob has done it onceagain to teach us in the funniest way possible...
how not to make themost common trading mistakes. If you are tired of reading how-tobooks, this is perfect for you. I highly recommend this book to alltraders. Everyone will learn something about themselves by readingthis book."—Kathy Lien, author, Day Trading the Currency Market,and Chief Strategist, www.dailyfx.com"Adventures of a Currency Trader is a must read foranyone who has ever traded or is thinking about trading in theForex markets. Rob Booker has a unique way of taking years ofmarket knowledge and transforming it into an educational andentertaining experience. It has quickly become a cult classic in mytrading library!"—H. Jack Bouroudjian, Principal, Brewer Investment Group"Brilliant! Rob's humor and humanity shine through in thisparable about trading and life. Filled with wisdom and wit, it's anexhilarating rollercoaster ride through the peaks and valleys ofthe learning curve, with many valuable lessons learned along theway."—Ed Ponsi, President, FXEducator.com"Rob's fable of everyman 'Harry Banes' is destined to become atrading classic. This is both the missing piece and the foundationthat comes before the strategies and methodologies. The search forthe Holy Grail begins and ends in the heart and mind. The journeyis authentic and real and if you're willing to take it with Rob,you will be rewarded in the end. Seldom has psychology and wisdombeen so entertaining!"—Raghee Horner, trader and author of Forex Trading forMaximum Profit and Days of Forex Trading"In a series of insightful and entertaining vignettes, RobBooker teaches both the novice and the experienced trader some hardwon truths about the currency market. It's a must read book writtenby a guy who survived the trenches and went on to prosper in thebiggest and most competitive financial market in the world."—Boris Schlossberg, Senior Currency Strategist, Forex CapitalMarkets LLC, and author of Technical Analysis of the CurrencyMarke
Does pain intensity after total knee arthroplasty depend on somatosensory functioning in knee osteoarthritis patients? A prospective cohort study
No full textThe objective of this study is to determine whether the change in pain intensity over time differs between somatosensory functioning evolution profiles in knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This longitudinal prospective cohort study, conducted between March 2018 and July 2023, included KOA patients undergoing TKA in four hospitals in Belgium and the Netherlands. The evolution of the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) subscale pain over time (baseline, 3 months, and 1 year post-TKA scores) was the outcome variable. The evolution scores of quantitative sensory testing (QST) and Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) over time (baseline and 1 year post-TKA scores) were used to make subgroups. Participants were divided into separate normal, recovered, and persistent disturbed somatosensory subgroups based on the CSI, local and widespread pressure pain threshold [PPT] and heat allodynia, temporal summation [TS], and conditioned pain modulation [CPM]. Linear mixed model analyses were performed. Two hundred twenty-three participants were included. The persistent disturbed somatosensory functioning group had less pronounced pain improvement (based on CSI and local heat allodynia) and worse pain scores 1 year post-TKA (based on CSI, local PPT and heat allodynia, and TS) compared to the normal somatosensory functioning group. This persistent group also had worse pain scores 1 year post-TKA compared to the recovered group (based on CSI). The study suggests the presence of a "centrally driven central sensitization" subgroup in KOA patients awaiting TKA in four of seven grouping variables, comprising their less pain improvement or worse pain score after TKA. Future research should validate these findings further. The protocol is registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT05380648)
Replication Data for: A Fistful of Dollars: Financial Incentives, Peer Information, and Retirement Savings
No full textFiles used to create the tables and graphs in the paper A Fistful of Dollars: Financial Incentives, Peer Information, and Retirement Savings (Bauer, Eberhardt, & Smeets, forthcoming). Sample datasets are included. Programs are written in Stata
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