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Browsing Dissertations and Theses by Subject "rehabilitation medicine"
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After the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan: Veterans' Adjustment and the Use of Benefits in Post-Secondary Education
Objectives: This dissertation was designed to explore student veterans’ attitudes and perceptions of their recent academic experiences; to gain insight about the effects of veterans’ disability status as well as social ... -
Associations between laryngeal and cough dysfunction in motor neuron disease with bulbar involvement
(2013-04-17)PURPOSE: Cough, a fundamental mechanism in airway protection, depends on true vocal fold (TVF) function and airflow. In individuals with motor neuron disease (MND), cough impairment leads to increased risk for aspiration ... -
Communication in Medical Interactions: Perspectives of Individuals with Communication Disorders, Their Caregivers, and Physicians
(2014-02-24)<underline/>Introduction</underline>: Individuals with communication disorders form a vulnerable patient population in health care. Their problems with communication in medical interactions can lead to higher rates of ... -
Development of A Classification of Children with Developmental Coordination Disorders Based on Clinical Subgroups
Background. Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurological disorder that is typically diagnosed in school-age children and effects approximately 5-10% of school-age children in US. Children with DCD often ... -
The Effects of a Concurrent Task on Walking Over Firm and Foam Surfaces in Persons with Transfemoral Amputation
People with lower limb loss (LLL) experience profound mobility challenges, including a high incidence of falls, low balance confidence, and diminished walking activity. In addition to these mobility restrictions, many ... -
Effects of Bilateral Task-Oriented Training on Arm Function After Stroke
(2013-04-17)Objectives: (1) To determine if the Bilateral Task-Oriented Training (BTOT) protocol results in improved motor performance in unilateral and bilateral upper limb activities following stroke. (2) To understand the participant's ... -
In-home Assessment of Turning and Transitions using Inertial Sensors in Older Adults with Dementia and Older Caregivers
University of Washington Abstract In-home Assessment of Turning and Transitions using Inertial Sensors in Older Adults with Dementia and Older Caregivers Jasjit Kaur Deol Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Ellen McGough, ... -
Maternal Sensitivity in Mother-Infant Interactions for Infants with and without Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
(2013-07-25)Objective: To examine maternal sensitivity behaviors in mothers of infants ages 6-15 months with and without prenatal alcohol exposure in response to a developmental social stress paradigm. Background: Children with PAE ... -
Neurogame Therapy as an Upper Extremity Home Program for Persons After Stroke: A Preliminary Mixed Methods Investigation
(2013-04-17)This preliminary study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of Neurogame Therapy (NGT), an innovative application of surface electromyography (sEMG) with a computer game, as a home program for persons ... -
NeuroGame Therapy for the Improvement of Ankle Control in Ambulatory Children with Cerebral Palsy
Background Cerebral palsy (CP) describes a group of permanent movement and posture disorders occurring from non-progressive injury to the fetal or developing brain. CP affects 3-4 per 1,000 children in the United States ... -
Preliminary Development of the Hand and Arm Function Measure for People with Neurological Conditions
Background: Many people with neurological conditions experience difficulty with their hands and arms. Measures for assessing hand and arm function with sound psychometric properties are needed. Understanding patient/client’s ... -
Sensory Integration for Postural Control during Stance on Compliant Surfaces
Background. Both Sides Up (BOSU) balls are often used in sports rehabilitation as a form of `somatosensory training'. Memory foam is often used in neurologic rehabilitation as a method of disrupting the somatosensory ... -
The Broader Impact of Disability Research: Aligning Public Policy with the Experiences of People with Disabilities and Healthcare Providers
The general purpose of this three-article dissertation is to investigate public policy issues salient to people with disabilities, their families, and healthcare providers. The studies in this dissertation are united by ...