Background Loss of arm-hand performance due to a hemiparesis as a result of stroke or
cerebral palsy (CP), leads to large problems in daily life of these patients. Assessment of …

A diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition (autism) provides limited information regarding
an individual's level of functioning, information key in determining support and funding …

OBJECTIVE: To develop a scoring system to measure physical morbidity in critical care–the
Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment Tool (CPAx). METHOD: The development …

Background In clinical practice and in research, aphasia measurement instruments are used
for many reasons: to screen and diagnose, to identify deficits and strengths, and to measure …

Objective. The incidence of self-reported dysphagia following a laryngectomy is high (72%).
The impact, if any, of a surgical closure technique on swallowing biomechanics and …

Objective The aim of this study was to establish the construct validity of the F ocus on the O
utcomes of C ommunication U nder S ix (FOCUS©). This measure is reflective of concepts in …

Background: Group participation has been demonstrated to have a range of benefits for
people with chronic aphasia yet the strength of empirical findings is limited by the under …

The present study was conducted to evaluate the reliability of the FOCUS©(Focus on the
Outcomes of Communication Under Six). The FOCUS© is intended to measure the …

The provision and practice of burn care changed dramatically during the latter half of the
20th century. Historically, indicators of outcomes that were employed were survival and …

Objetivos Investigar estudos sobre o tratamento das queimaduras em cabeça e pescoço,
nas diversas áreas da saúde envolvidas na assistência a queimados (médica, enfermagem …