In Deutschland ereignen sich jährlich rund 270.000 Schlaganfälle, von denen ca. 30% in einer Aphasie, einer Sprachstörung infolge einer umschriebenen Hirnschädigung, enden. In der ersten Phase der Erkrankung, der akuten Phase, sind die Symptome und die damit einhergehenden psychischen Belastungen für …

Jährlich erleiden deutschlandweit fast 300.000 Menschen im Erwachsenalter einen Schlag-anfall. Bei über 60% treten in der Akutphase Dysphagien auf. Um Folgeschäden wie Pneumonien, Malnutrition und Exsikkose zu vermeiden ist eine differenzierte Diagnostik durch einen Logopäden auf einer Stroke Unit erforderlich. …

Background A variety of options and techniques for causing implicit and explicit motor learning have been described in the literature. The aim of the current paper was to provide clearer guidance for practitioners on how to apply motor learning in practice by exploring experts’ opinions and experiences, …

OBJECTIVE: Previous systematic reviews on occupational therapy for elderly included studies until 2003. The present evidence mapping summarizes recent evidence for the efficacy of occupational therapy with older persons based on randomised controlled trials from 2004-2012. METHOD: An electronic search …

Introduction: Falling causes long term disability and can even lead to death. Most falls occur during gait. Therefore improving gait stability might be beneficial for people at risk of falling. Recently arm swing has been shown to influence gait stability. However at present it remains unknown which …

Restoration of walking capacity, as reflected by walking speed and walking distance, is a primary goal after stroke. Peak aerobic capacity (peak oxygen consumption [V̇O2peak]) is suggested to be correlated with walking capacity after stroke. Although the strength of this correlation is unclear, physical …

Purpose: Self-management has become an important concept in stroke rehabilitation; however, the way that people post-stroke reflect on the concept of self-management has not yet been studied. This qualitative study explored the reflections of persons post-stroke on self-management, readiness and needs …

Purpose: Self-management has become an important concept in stroke rehabilitation. This study explored allied healthcare professionals' (AHPs) perceptions and beliefs regarding the self-management of stroke survivors and their knowledge and skills regarding stroke self-management interventions. Method: …

Lebensqualität gewinnt in der logopädischen Diagnostik und Therapie immer mehr an Bedeutung. Um eine patientengerechte Behandlung zu ermöglichen, ist es primär notwendig die von Betroffenen empfundene Lebensqualität zu erfassen. Patienten, bei welchen aufgrund eines Schlaganfalls eine Aphasie entstanden …

Proefschrift Marije Sara Holstege: The road to successful geriatric rehabilitation ABSTRACT Objective Although geriatric rehabilitation (GR) is beneficial for restoration of activities and participation after hospitalization of vulnerable older persons, little is known about the optimal organization …