摘要:

New techniques for the assessment of vestibulospinal, neck-afferent, and viscerograviceptive function may show future clinical applications for a broader assessment of balance function in neuro-otological patients. Magnetic resonance imaging studies revealed that many intralabyrinthine disorders (labyrinthitis, hemorrhage, schwannomas) can be adequately visualized. Perceptual and oculomotor clinical studies improved our understanding of vestibular disordered function in the roll (coronal) plane. Therapeutic studies highlight the importance of a team approach, with individually tailored programs for the rehabilitation of patients with vestibular disorders. Reasonable agreement on the criteria for attempting hearing preservation during acoustic neuroma surgery seems to have been reached.

ISSN:1350-7540    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1993

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1350-7540    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1993

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Though there has been insufficient good quality research to establish whether cognitive rehabilitation of neurologic disease is effective, the present review reveals promising preliminary findings for effective rehabilitation in memory, neglect, and problem solving deficits. Methodologic weaknesses are, however, common in most of the published studies, and it will be some time before it can be established how the effects of cognitive rehabilitation following neurologic disease can be generalized.

ISSN:1350-7540    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1993

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

More information into the natural course of dysphasia has improved information related to prognosis. An increased understanding regarding the underlying complex basis of language and communication leads to interesting intellectual debate and confronts the previously more simplistic approaches to assessment and remediation without necessarily assisting by replacing these with coherent and practical methods of management of this disability in context.

ISSN:1350-7540    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1993

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Neurologic diseases, particularly those affecting the central nervous system, are the focus of an immense amount of research. Although only a small part of that research is directly relevant to rehabilitation, many findings published during the last year have implications for practice. Strategies to affect neglect, sensory loss, paresis, and functional performance have been examined. Approaches as diverse as exercise, feedback, electrical stimulation, patient and environment adaptations, orthotics, and task practice have been advocated.

ISSN:1350-7540    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1993

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Disability following head injury varies depending on injury mechanism, neuropathology, and other factors, including medical complications. Mild head injury (Glasgow Coma Scale score 13–15) has been shown to have considerable variability in outcome. Some persons experience rapid symptom resolution whereas others continue to evidence symptoms for an extended duration. A small, but clinically significant number of patients may be neuropsychologically and occupationally disabled at least up to 1 year postinjury. Methodological problems contfnue to plague milch head injury outcome studies. In contrast, moderate (Glasgow Coma Scale score 9–12) and severe head injury (Glasgow Coma Scale score 3–8) result in more consistent patterns of disability following injury. In general, patients who sustain moderate to severe head injury tend to experience persistent and extensive neuropsychological, psychiatric, and occupational impairment. The impact of rehabilitative interventions is variable and dependent on injury severity, intervention type, and outcome criteria.

ISSN:1350-7540    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1993

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The increasing emphasis on evaluating outcomes has led to the development of standardized health status measures. Before using one it is vital to check its suitability for the intended purpose. Will the measure detect the change or difference expected? Other more specific measures should be considered. Some focus on common impairments, such as cognitive dysfunction, whereas others focus on disabilities seen with specific pathologies such as head injury. Developing new measures is difficult and should be avoided if possible.

ISSN:1350-7540    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1993

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1350-7540    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1993

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1350-7540    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1993

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1350-7540    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1993

数据来源: OVID