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Filter by:increasing the prevalence of exercise models designed in accordance with the biopsychosocial model is very important in terms of ensuring the sustainability of these models with telerehabilitation in periods such as epidemics and pandemics. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a biopsychosocial exercise model provided via telerehabilitation in individuals with rheumatic diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This project aims to further develop and conduct a 'real-world' proof-of-concept assessment of a suite of three products, known as the 'JIA Toolbox', that collectively aim to improve CYP's independence and functional ability 'JIA Toolbox' targets key unmet needs identified by stakeholders during our previous work. Each prototype (Appendix1) addresses a specific unmet need: 1. Prototype-1: Pain which stops CYP doing the things they love; 2. Prototype-2: Difficulty for healthcare professionals (HCPs) to motivate CYP to do stretches; 3. Prototype-3: Communication difficulties between teachers and CYP The project is at a stage where the prototypes need their potential value assessed through a proof-of-concept study. A co-design approach, involving CYP with JIA, their parents, their teachers and HCPs, will be maintained throughout to ensure the outcomes are meaningful. This study will begin with co-design workshops to develop the current prototypes further, followed by a qualitative study assessing the real-world usability, acceptability and potential impacts of these prototypes; testing them with real users in their homes. The project aims to make a positive contribution to CYP with JIA by improving their independence and functional ability through co-designed therapeutic interventions.
Does a group programme already delivered in routine practice to patients who share a diagnosis from the same medical speciality (i.e. specific-diagnosis) show equal effectiveness when modified for patients with diagnoses from a range of medical specialities (i.e. mixed-diagnosis)? A large number of people live with a long-term condition (LTC) and the burden of living with a LTC is recognised on a societal and individual level. Links between LTCs and poorer mental health increase demand on psychological services. Consequently new initiatives try to reduce waiting times and increase the capacity of these services. Group programmes use resources efficiently and have been applied across a range of medical specialities. A clinical health psychology service has adopted a group programme based on a well evidenced psychological therapeutic approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), for patients with dermatology conditions showing promising outcomes. However, the investigators want to compare whether similar outcomes can be achieved with patients from a range of specialities. The investigators conducted quantitative and qualitative research to answer the research questions a) Does an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy group intervention for specific-diagnosis groups suggest similar effectiveness in health-related quality of life, illness beliefs and psychological distress versus mixed-diagnosis groups? b) Is there a difference in feasibility and acceptability of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention between specific-diagnosis groups versus mixed-diagnosis groups? c) What are health professionals' views on the acceptability and feasibility of specific-diagnosis versus mixed-diagnosis groups and their experiences of working with patients who have attended such groups? Participants were recruited from the Clinical Health Psychology waiting list at a UK NHS Trust. Participants attended 7, two-hour weekly sessions and an 8 week follow-up 'reunion', and completed health related quality of life, illness perceptions, depression and anxiety questionnaires pre and post intervention. Patient participants and health professional participants (facilitators and referrers) were invited to attend focus groups to discuss their views and experiences.
Usage including cases followed up with rheumatism diagnosis and treatment in Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Unit. The study included 50 patients with a spinal x-ray scoliosis problem, aged 8-16 years, who were diagnosed with rheumatism at least 6 months ago, whose medical treatment was stable, Risser 0-4 and exercise indication (Cobb = 10-45ͦ). Patients with additional neurological diagnosis against rheumatism, who have received any previous treatment for a spine problem, who have a mental state and who do not have the consent of their family will not be included. The cases will be divided into 2 groups by method. In the first group (n = 25), structured 3-dimensional scoliosis exercises are taught in the clinic, and the second group (n = 25) is taught conventional physiotherapy applications (posture-core applications-bennet protocols) in the clinic, and both groups are followed by the WTE method.
Biopsychosocial approaches are recommended in rheumatic diseases. Because the nature of these diseases is based on the person's ability to cope with their chronic disease. Moreover, rheumatic diseases, which are included in chronic diseases; It creates a comprehensive picture with loss of function, fatigue, insomnia, sexual reluctance, negative mood, social isolation and persistent pain accompanying them. This picture requires comprehensive treatments to include the symptoms. For this reason, biopsychosocial models are drawing attention day by day and it is underlined that a holistic approach to rheumatic patients is necessary. For all these negative conditions, exercise offers treatment as an important parameter. However, it seems that no named, exercise-based biopsychosocial models recommended for rheumatic diseases have been encountered. Studies show that cognitive behavioral therapies play a role when it is necessary to approach this patient group holistically. Patients diagnosed with rheumatism, who have applied to Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department since 2004, were included in group training where they could do clinical pilates exercises. Dance therapy-authentic movement was added to the exercise program in order to break the physiological connection of the vicious circle between the awareness gained in 2009 and the pain and anxiety. In 2010, the relationship between anxiety and pain led to the addition of knowledge management in sexuality this time. It was published in the form of a rheumatism book in 2014. In 2015, BETY received trademark registration. In this process, the patients learned to manage their inflammatory pain during the day by applying the pain management strategy individually. The exercise program, which was applied for one hour 3 days a week, was created by applying scales for the diagnosis of diseases during the evaluation phase.However, the patients stated that the relevant scales did not show the change in themselves, and that they experienced different changes. During this period, patients were asked to form sentences expressing the characteristics of change. The sentences formed were simplified by removing the same ones. These sentences were tested on rheumatic patients who did not participate in the BETY group. The item pool was formed by making additions related to activities of daily living. The draft was sent to rheumatologists and their opinions were taken. The opinions of the rheumatologists were shared with the patients, and the final version of the items was given in 2017. This scale was started to be applied to individuals with rheumatism who participated in the BETY program. It was also used for evaluation purposes for patients who did not participate in the exercise group but were given a home program after only the first interview. In this process, which formed the basis for the development of a scale, a qualitative study was needed that investigated the recovery characteristics of the patients and the reasons for their persistence in exercise. This qualitative study aims to reveal in detail the change created by an exercise-based biopsychosocial model in patients with rheumatism. Putting all these mentioned processes in writing and presenting them to the literature will be the efficiency of this study.
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of the Biopsychosocial Exercise Therapy Approach (BETY), which is a biopsychosocial model, on daily living activities, anxiety, depression, and biopsychosocial conditions through telerehabilitation in rheumatic patients who could not go to the clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The purpose of this study is to compare aquatic high intensity interval training with moderate intensity exercise training on exercise capacity in a population with rheumatic diseases.
Keratoconus is a progressive corneal disease characterized by asymmetric corneal thinning and structural changes in corneal collagen which leads to decrease in visual acuity due to myopic shift, irregular astigmatism or corneal scarring. Early detection of the disease in children aids in halting the progression and improve their quality of life. There is no consensus regarding the progression criteria of the disease, we aimed to assess the changes in corneal asphericity in children after corneal collagen crosslinking and investigate any possible correlation with progression criteria widely used.
This study endeavored to evaluate the auxiliary effect of low-energy laser therapy (LLT) on pain, muscle performance, fatigue, and functional ability in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Sixty patients with JIA were randomly allocated to the LLT group (n = 30, received LLT in addition to the standard exercise program) or the control group (n = 30, received standard exercise program only). Both groups were assessed for pain intensity, muscle performance, fatigue perception, and functional status.
This study will examine the impact of providing patient-reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) scores to patients before appointments with their healthcare provider.