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The Relationship of School Participation with Motor Proficiency and Executive Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

2021-07-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The Relationship of School Participation with Motor Proficiency and Executive Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Authors: Kheirollahzadeh, Mahsa; Alizadeh Zarei, Mehdi; Amini, Malek; Dehghan, Faezeh Abstract: Objective: Participation in meaningful activities are important aspects of development in children with developmental disorder such as autism spectrum disorder. The purpose of this study was to assess the correlation of school participation with motor proficiency and executive function in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Materials & Methods: In this cross-sectional (descriptive-analytic) study, 52 students aged 6 to 12 years old with ASD were selected through the convenience sampling method. The GARS-2 scale was used to confirm ASD diagnosis. Other psychiatric comorbidities such as ADHA were studied by the CSI-4 tool, and students with comorbidities were excluded. Data were collected using SFA, BOTMP-2, and BRIEF questionnaires. It should be noted that in the BRIEF questionnaire, a higher score indicates a more severe disability Results: Our findings showed that motor proficiency and its components had a significant direct correlation with school participation in childrenwith ASD (P ≤0.001). On the other hand, school participation was inversely and significantly correlated with the behavioral regulation and metacognition monitoring indices of the executive function dimension (P <0.05). Conclusion: Based on the findings of this research, the development of motor proficiency and improvements in the behavioral regulation andmetacognition monitoring of students with ASD will boost their participation in school activities. Motor proficiency was significantly correlated with school participation in children with ASD. More attention should be paid to perceptual motor interventions and cognitive rehabilitation programs (with a focus on monitoring metacognition and shifting behavioral regulation) to increase the participation of children with ASD in school activities.

Digital Health Technologies to Support At-Home Recovery of People with Stroke: A Scoping Review

2025-05-10T00:00:00Z

Title: Digital Health Technologies to Support At-Home Recovery of People with Stroke: A Scoping Review Authors: Kheirollahzadeh, Mahsa; Sarvghadi, Pooria; Bani Hani, Jasem; Azizkhani, Sarah; Monnin, Caroline; Choukou, Mohamed-Amine Abstract: (1) Background: Digital health technologies (DHTs) are increasingly being utilized to facilitate receiving rehabilitation services remotely, offering innovative solutions to enhance recovery outcomes. This scoping review examines the role of DHT in home-based stroke rehabilitation, focusing on its applications, effectiveness, and limitations. It identifies key advancements and future directions for improving stroke recovery through technological innovations. (2) Methods: Using Arksey and O’Malley’s framework, a systematic search was conducted across multiple databases to identify studies involving DHT for home-based stroke rehabilitation. Eligible studies incorporated technologies for monitoring and evaluation. Data extraction followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines, synthesizing findings across various research designs. (3) Results: Ten studies were reviewed, categorizing technologies into wearable devices, smartphones, and sensor-based solutions. These tools primarily assessed mobility, upper extremity function, cognitive function, daily living activities, and continuous physiological monitoring. High feasibility and usability were reported, though challenges included small sample sizes and user-centered design limitations. (4) Conclusions: Most DHTs used for evaluating and monitoring home-based stroke rehabilitation are wearable and sensor-based, mainly focusing on mobility and upper extremity function. Their application is effective, but limitations remain. Future research should address these gaps to enhance usability and coverage. Description: Data Availability Statement: No new data were created or analyzed in this study. Data sharing is not applicable to this article.

Standard questions for a bowel diary to assess fecal incontinence in adults: A consensus project of the International Continence Society

2023-03-15T00:00:00Z

Title: Standard questions for a bowel diary to assess fecal incontinence in adults: A consensus project of the International Continence Society Authors: Bliss, Donna Z; Igualada-Martinez, Paula; Engberg, Sandra; Herbert, Julia H; Gurvich, Olga V; Igbedioh, Carlene; Hunter, Amy; Voelkl, Jenniffer; Cuiñas León, Karina; Schizas, Alexis MP Abstract: Aims: To develop a minimum set of standard questions to include on a bowel diary for assessing fecal incontinence in adults. Methods: An interdisciplinary team of ICS members searched and reviewed the literature, analyzed 32 bowel diaries from 9 countries, obtained input from 56 delegates from 19 countries at two ICS workshops, and reached consensus using a modified Delphi method. Results: Fourteen questions to include as standard on a bowel diary for reporting characteristics of fecal incontinence prospectively in adults were developed. Conclusion: There are numerous advantages to having standard questions for a bowel diary including potential to improve information about the characteristics and epidemiology of fecal incontinence and enabling comparisons of outcomes of interventions across settings and studies.

Multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach to pelvic floor disorders

2023-06-30T00:00:00Z

Title: Multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach to pelvic floor disorders Authors: Ferrari, Linda; Gala, Tanzeela; Igualada-Martinez, Paula; Brown, Heidi Wendell; Weinstein, Milena; Hainsworth, Alison Abstract: Pelvic floor disorders encompass a spectrum of different functional and anatomical disorders, which often require input from different disciplines. Usually, patients are referred with one main complaint, but often other symptoms are associated. For example, a patient referred with rectal prolapse may also suffer with urinary incontinence and associated anterior and middle compartment prolapse. Multidisciplinary assessment and treatment should be conducted from initial assessment to best understand which specialties should be involved in symptom management. Conservative and surgical interventions both play an important role for these pathologies and are often used in combination. The aim of this manuscript is to present the importance of the multidisciplinary approach to pelvic floor disorders and the value of different healthcare professionals and specialties. Consideration about future expansions of pelvic floor services will be presented as well, with special attention to the role of dietician, pain team and psychologist.