| Changes in ability, perceived difficulty and use of assistive devices in everyday life: a 4-year follow-up study in people with late effects of polio. | |
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PMID: 19519806 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: There are numbers of persons living in the community with late effects of polio, of which many develop new symptoms, but the course of progression is unclear. OBJECTIVES: To assess changes after 4 years in ability and perceived difficulty in persons with late effects of polio. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Community dwelling persons from a polio clinic. Information was gathered by questionnaire and interview on demographics, age at polio onset, affected body parts, health problems, the use of assistive devices, housing condition and activities of daily living (ADL) function as well as perceived difficulties. RESULTS: There were no significant increase in frequency of ADL dependency but perceived difficulties increased significantly and more used mobility devices. CONCLUSIONS: Over 4 years, more persons perceived difficulties and the use of assistive devices increased. This is might reflect adaptation and acknowledgement of problems previously ignored. Time is a factor in integrating knowledge and adaptation. |
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Authors:
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A-L Thorén-Jönsson; C Willén; K S Sunnerhagen |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2009-06-10 |
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Title: Acta neurologica Scandinavica Volume: 120 ISSN: 1600-0404 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Neurol. Scand. Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
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Created Date: 2009-10-16 Completed Date: 2009-11-17 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370336 Medline TA: Acta Neurol Scand Country: Denmark |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 324-30 Citation Subset: IM |
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The Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology - Section for Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Gothenburg University, Göteborg, Sweden. |
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Activities of Daily Living* Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Disease Progression Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Middle Aged Outpatients Patient Acceptance of Health Care Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome / psychology*, rehabilitation Questionnaires Self-Help Devices Statistics, Nonparametric |
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