Background and Objectives: Aggression and impulsivity are some of the behavioral symptoms in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Neurofeedback (NF) training has been suggested as a promising treatment in these children. The purpose of this study was investigating the effect of NF training on aggression and impulsivity in schoolchildren with ADHD. Materials ...
(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.
31 July 2020 in Advances in Bioscience and Clinical Medicine
The aim of this study was to investigate factors affecting exhilaration and their association with happiness of school elementary teachers in Shahrekord, Iran. The study population consisted of all elementary school teachers in Shahre-kord, Iran. 203 elementary teachers were surveyed through random sampling and using Morgan’s table. The data were collected by means of the self-made questionnaire covering factors affecting the exhilaration and Oxford Happiness Questionnaire. Result of this study indicated that the best predictors of exhilaration are economic factors, gathering, office hours, evaluation, and active teaching methodology. Based on beta coefficient, with 1% increase in teachers’ gathering, exhilaration increased by 0.308, office hours by 0.335, evaluation by 0.201, active teaching methodology by 0.202, and economic factors by 0.174. We found that the Ministry of Education should pay special attention to the mentioned items in order to increase the students’ self-confidence, efficiency, social and individual skills, and quality of life.
(1) Background: Digital Health Technology (DHT) is an emerging method for stroke rehabilitation that could potentially be very effective in solving different problems in the therapeutic process. This study aims to explore the use of DHT for stroke rehabilitation in Canada, providing insights into how current technologies have been implemented and identifying gaps to inform future decision-making in clinical, research, and policy settings in the Canadian setting. (2) Methods: We followed the Arksey and O’Malley framework for scoping reviews. The original search was created in Medline (Ovid) and translated to PsycINFO (Ovid), Scopus, and CINAHL with Full Text (EBSCOhost). To locate grey literature, we searched Canadian Theses and Google. The search yielded 163 articles, of which we included 14 (8.6%) in the review. (3) Results: Fourteen studies published between 2010 and 2022 in Canada varied in design: 4 qualitative (28.6%), 4 randomized clinical trials (RCTs) (28.6%), 2 mixed methods (14.3%), and other types. The main goals included assessing intervention effectiveness (35.7%), client (28.6%) and clinician (28.6%) perceptions of technology, and feasibility (21.5%). Most studies focused on upper extremity (UE) function (85.71%), with some addressing walking speed (7.1%) and sitting balance (7.1%). Research mainly targeted the chronic phase of stroke (64.3%). Studies were conducted in home (50%) and institutional settings (42.9%). Technologies included sensors (50%), virtual reality (VR) (42.9%), games (28.6%), telerehabilitation (28.6%), and robots (14.3%). (4) Conclusions: This scoping review offers key insights into the use of DHTs for stroke rehabilitation in Canada, highlighting the types of technologies, their effectiveness, and the facilitators and barriers to adoption. These technologies show promise in improving patient outcomes, and their integration into Canadian healthcare systems presents a significant opportunity to enhance stroke rehabilitation.