University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
17353602
17353610
9
1
2011
4
1
Validity and Reliability of Persian Version of Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF) in Children with Cerebral Palsy
3
10
EN
Zahra
Nobakht
Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Y
Mahdi
Rassafiani
Department of Occupational Therapy, Paediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Centre, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
N
Pouria
Reza Soltani
Department of Biostatistics and Computer, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
N
Objectives: The aim of this study was to translate the Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF) into Persian language and to evaluate the validity and reliability of Persian version of CHIEF to use for children with cerebral palsy.
Methods: The CHIEF was translated from English into Persian based on the International Quality of Life Assessment (IQOLA) approach. The Persian version of the CHIEF has been completed with a convenience sample of 75 caregivers of children with cerebral palsy. Two weeks after the first completion, 20 caregivers completed CHIEF again in the retest session. The CHIEF questionnaire consists of 25 items divided in to 5 subscales. Its item discriminant validity was calculated using spearman's rank correlation, test-retest reliability using Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) and Standard Error of Measure (SEM), and Internal consistency using Cronbach's coefficient α.
Results: The results demonstrated that more than 96% of items correlated strongly with its own subscale rather than other subscales (r>0.40). The values of the ICC were >0.70 and the values of the SEM were ≤1 for the score of subscales and total score. Cronbach's coefficient α for the overall scale was 0.86.
Discussion: The Persian version of the CHIEF has acceptable levels of face validity, construct validity, item discriminant validity, test-retest reliability, and internal consistency to use for children with cerebral palsy.
Validity, Reliability, Participation, Environmental factors, Cerebral palsy and CHIEF questionnaire
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-199-en.html
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-199-en.pdf
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
17353602
17353610
9
1
2011
4
1
Normative Values of Balance Tests in Neurological Assessment of Sports Related Concussions
11
15
EN
Samaneh
Eemanipure
Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.
N
Parvaneh
Shafinia
Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Faculty of Physical Education Sports Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.
N
Ahmad
Ghotbi-Varzaneh
Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Faculty of Physical Education Sports Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.
a.ghotbi@scu.ac.ir
Y
Seyed Esmaeel
Hashemi-Shaykh Shabani
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.
N
Objectives: Deterioration in postural control mechanisms is termed postural instability and results increased postural sway and many laboratory techniques and instruments are characterized by a wide range of neurological signs and symptoms to the medical management. Thus the current study designed to assess the reliability of commonly used clinical measures of balance and determined normal values. Also, the second purpose was to evaluate the scrutiny of age, length weight and body mass index (BMI) effects on performing clinical balance tests.
Methods: One hundred and thirty three participants (18-59 years), that have at least three time sports activity in one week, performed three timed tests including Time-up and Go (TUG), Tandem Gait (TG), and Walking on Balance Beam (WOBB) on firm surface.
Results: Reliability data were produced for each tests of motor performance. We found that the first performance of three trials was slower, and the relationship between some factors and these battery tests were examined. Means(±SD) for each measure were averaged across three trials. Time to complete TG was 13.6±1.1s. TUG value was 6.9±1.03 and WOBB was 6.9±1.03s.
Discussion: our results revealed that three clinical balance test batteries-TUG, TG and WOBB tests are the stability measures to assess the sports related concussion. Also, the results of current study showed that the time to perform these tests was slower than the other studies.
Normative value, Gait, Reliability, Sports related concussions
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-200-en.html
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-200-en.pdf
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
17353602
17353610
9
1
2011
4
1
Effect of Tactile-Kinesthetic Stimulation on Motor Development of Low Birth Weight Neonates
16
18
EN
Reihaneh
Askary Kachoosangy
Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Y
Faranak
Aliabadi
Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
N
Objectives: Low Birth Weight neonates need complementary interventions (e.g. tactile kinesthetic stimulation) to promote their development. This study was conducted to determine the effect of Tactile- Kinesthetic Stimulation (TKS) on motor development of Low Birth Weight neonates.
Methods: In this clinical trial study, sample was made out of 40 inborn LBW neonates who were divided into two groups randomly. TKS was provided for three 15-minute periods per day for 10 consecutive days to the test group, with the massages consisting of moderate of pressure strokes in prone position and kinesthetic exercises consisting of flexion and extension of limbs in supine position. All measurements were taken before and after completion of the study with the same equipment and by the same person.
Results: Results indicated that motor behavior in the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group after the 10 days TKS (P-Value≤0.0001).
Discussion: TKS could be an effective intervention in development of motor behavior of LBW neonates. Because very little is known about neonate's behavior, it seems to need more studies in other aspects of behavior in LBW neonates.
Tactile-kinesthetic stimulation, Low birth weight neonate, Motor development
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-201-en.html
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-201-en.pdf
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
17353602
17353610
9
1
2011
4
1
Visuo-Spatial Attention in ADHD Children: Investigating the Asymmetry
19
21
EN
Faranak
Aliabadi
Faculty of Rehabilitation Siences,Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Y
Khatereh
Borhani
Faculty of Rehabilitation Siences,Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
khatereh.bo@gmail.com
N
Mehdi
Alizadeh
Faculty of Rehabilitation Siences,Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
N
Nasrin
Amiri
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
N
Objectives: The purpose of the present study was comparing visuo-spatial attention between children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-Inattentive (ADHD-I) type and normal children.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study fifteen (7-10 years of age) children were classified with ADHD-I type and 15 normal children were matched for age, sex, and IQ. They were selected trough simple random sampling. Measurement tools were Wechsler Intelligence Scale for children 4th edition (WISC-IV), the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory and the Star Cancellation Test.
Results: The results suggest that there is no significant difference between ADHD-I and normal children from the visuo-spatial standpoint (P>0.05). But three ADHD-I children exhibited signs of unilateral neglect.
Discussion: Although, in this study the visuo-spatial attention was not different between ADHD-I group and normal group, considering this form of attention as an item in assessment and therapeutic interventions should not be neglected.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Visuo-spatial attention, Unilateral neglect
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-202-en.html
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-202-en.pdf
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
17353602
17353610
9
1
2011
4
1
The Effect of Simultaneous Superficial and Proprioceptive Stimulations on Dexterity of Educable 6-7 Years Old Children with Down Syndrome
22
25
EN
Meisam
Mohammadi
Department of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, University of Shahid Beheshti, Tehran, Iran.
N
Amir
Rahmani Rasa
Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
N
Robab
Teymouri
Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
N
Masoud
Gharib
Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Gharib_Masoud@yahoo.com
Y
Tabassom
Matin
Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
N
Objectives: Down syndrome is the most common chrosomal disorder in which the fine and gross motor skills due to lack of proper sensory experience are disturbed. The role of dexterity in activity of daily living, interaction with environment and independency is quiet crucial in Down syndrome. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of simultaneous application of superficial and proprioceptive stimuli on the dexterity of 6-7 year-old educable children with Down syndrome.
Methods: Thirty–three educable children with Down syndrome were assigned in three groups (i.e. superficial, proprioceptive and simultaneous application respectively) and voluntarily participated in the study. In the first group, children received only exteroceptive stimulation for 30 minutes, three times a week. Children in the second group received only proprioceptive stimulation in the same way. In the third group, children received both stimulations simultaneously. Dexterity was evaluated through Purdue Pegbourd Test after 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 30th sessions.
Results: Dexterity changes were significantly differed in all three groups (P<0.05) using repeated measurement test. In order to assess the improvement process of Dexterity, every group was evaluated separately with Purdue Pegboard Test. The third group showed significant improving comparing to other groups (P<0.05). There was no significant improvement in dexterity in the first and second groups (P>0.05).
Discussion: The findings of current study suggest that simultaneous application of superficial and proprioceptive senses could be used for improvement the dexterity in children with Down syndrome.
Proprioception, Superficial, Dexterity, Down syndrome, Sensory integration
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-203-en.html
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-203-en.pdf
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
17353602
17353610
9
1
2011
4
1
Validity of Modified Ashworth Scale as a Measure of Wrist Spasticity in Stroke Patients
26
30
EN
Mohammad
Heidari
Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
N
Shahram
Abootalebi
Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
abootalebi@uswr.ac.ir
Y
Seyed Ali
Hosseini
Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
N
Objectives: There are some controversies about the value of modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) for assessing spasticity. The goal of this study was to investigate if there is any correlation between scores obtained from MAS for wrist spasticity and electrophysiological recordings as the objective measure of spasticity.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 34 stroke patients were employed. Wrist spasticity was clinically measured by means of MAS. Also, an electromyogram (EMG) machine was used to elicit Hmax and Mmax from the flexor carpi radialis muscle. Spearman’s correlation coefficient test was used to investigate potential correlation between clinically and electrophysiologically measures of spasticity.
Results: The observed relation between MAS and EMG recordings was not statistically significant (rho=0.183, P>0.05).
Discussion: Our findings suggest that MAS may be a useful tool for grading hypertonia, but it is not a valid measure of spasticity in selected patients.
Validity, Modified ashworth scale, Spasticity, Stroke
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-204-en.html
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-204-en.pdf
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
17353602
17353610
9
1
2011
4
1
Validity and Reliability of Peabody Developmental Motor Scales (PDMS) in Infants of Tehran
31
33
EN
Amir
Rahmani Rasa
Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
jyounesi@uswr.ac.ir
Y
Vahid
Rashedi
Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
N
Seyed Ali
Hosseini
Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
N
Ali Hossein
Sazmand
Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
N
Objectives: Movement is a continuous aspect of life and an important factor to achieve the goals and meet the needs. Regarding the importance of infantÅ› motor assessment and the large number of children with motor disorders, a valid and reliable test is required to help evaluation of motor development and provide appropriate interventions by therapists and educators. This study was implemented in order to investigate the validity and reliability of PDMS in 0–24 months infants in Tehran.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted through descriptive-analytic procedures, 110 infants were selected using randomized cluster sampling regarding the inclusion criteria.
Results: There was no significant difference between the male and female on mean motor age and motor development quotient (P>0.05). However, significant correlation between total mean motor age and motor developmental quotient was observed (P<0.05).
Discussion: Results of the study indicated that PDMS is a valid and reliable tool to enhance quality of assessment, diagnose and proper intervention for movement disorders in early childhood.
Peabody developmental motor scales (PDMS), Motor development, Motor development quotient (MDQ)
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-205-en.html
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-205-en.pdf
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
17353602
17353610
9
1
2011
4
1
Mental Rehabilitation of Juvenile Girl Detainees for Increasing Their Self-Esteem Through the Self Knowledge Sources
34
39
EN
Shiva
Saeghi Mameghani
Department of Counseling, University of Social Welfare and Rehablitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
N
Seyed Jalul
Younesi
Department of Counseling, University of Social Welfare and Rehablitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
jyounesi@uswr.ac.ir
Y
Fariborz
Bagheri
Department of Counseling, University of Social Welfare and Rehablitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
N
Iraj
Esmaeli
Department of Counseling, University of Social Welfare and Rehablitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
N
Objectives: The main purpose of the present study is to consider the rate of impression in group mental rehabilitation based on the regulation of self recognition sources on augmentation of self-respect among 14- to 18-year old female prisoners.
Methods: 30 female social seekers were randomly selected from the whole population, 15 of which were gathered in control group and the rest 15 within evidence group. First, GHQ papers (General Health Questionnaire) were distributed among the girls in order to evaluate their mental status. Pre- and Post- Cooper Smith self-respect tests were formulated both before and after interventions on experiment group. Interventions were accomplished during 9 sessions within three months by group consulting based on the configuration of self-recognition (collected by Younesi 2007). Considering the point that remedy plans are not utilized for the evidence group and they are evaluated by gathered marks achieved by the two tests to compare average discriminations.
Results: After applying remedy interventions, social seekers from experimental group manifested meaningful augmentation during the test of self-esteem invented by Cooper Smith compared with social help seekers from control group.
Discussion: The findings indicated that group mental rehabilitation would increase self-esteem in its four dimensions among the subjects. The findings showed that mental rehabilitation based on self knowledge resources is useful for improvement of juvenile detainee's self-esteem.
Mental rehabilitation, Self-cognitive sources, Self-esteem, Female prisoners
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-206-en.html
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-206-en.pdf