scholarly journals Delirium Detection and Impact of Comorbid Health Conditions in a Post-Acute Rehabilitation Hospital Setting

PLoS ONE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. e0166754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julija Stelmokas ◽  
Nicolette Gabel ◽  
Jennifer M. Flaherty ◽  
Katherine Rayson ◽  
Kathileen Tran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Rehabilitation Hospital ◽  
Acute Rehabilitation

A Retrospective Study on Urinary Tract Infections in a In-patient Rehabilitation Hospital Setting

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. S118-S119
Author(s):  
Asif Saiyed ◽  
Alan Anschel ◽  
Eileen French ◽  
Mary Kuncis ◽  
James Purdy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Rehabilitation Hospital ◽  
Tract Infections

Feasibility study of a novel approach to sore prevention in patients with spinal cord lesions: the computerized dynamic control Matrix 200 system

1999 ◽  
Vol 13 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 44-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Catz ◽  
O. Philo ◽  
N. Gilad ◽  
O. Barel ◽  
T. Geva
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Dynamic Control ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
Interface Pressure ◽  
Spinal Cord Lesions ◽  
Rehabilitation Hospital ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Novel Concept ◽  
Excessive Perspiration

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of a computerized mattress system based on a novel concept in sore prevention: continuous monitoring and adjustment of the interface pressure in small segments of contact between the skin and the supporting surface. Design: A preliminary observational study. Setting: The Spinal Department, Loewenstein Rehabilitation Hospital, Raanana, Israel. Subjects: Twelve patients with spinal cord lesions. Interventions: Patients were examined for signs of impending sores after lying on the mattress for up to 4 successive hours. The pressure within each of the mattress's air cells was continuously measured and adjusted. Results: No evidence of redness or excessive perspiration was found in any of the areas considered to be high risk for bed sores. Maximal interface pressure was 22-30 mmHg in most of the examinations. Most of the patients felt comfortable on the mattress and the staff adapted easily to its operation. Conclusions: The system is apparently safe, and at least as efficient as other existing means for preventing sores. In addition, it may allow for increased intervals between bed positionings. We conclude that this approach of pressure control has the potential to improve bed sore prevention in a rehabilitation hospital setting.

Measuring the effects of 3d Immersion Technology (3Scape) on mental health in outpatients from the START program at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital: a feasibility study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Miguel-Cruz ◽  
Anna-Maria Ladurner ◽  
Megan Kohls-Wiebe ◽  
David Rawani ◽  
Fiona Jaffray
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Day Hospital ◽  
Rehabilitation Hospital ◽  
Randomized Controlled

BACKGROUND Mental health is a prevalent condition amongst Canadians. Mental health conditions are the leading cause of disability, as each year 1 in 5 Canadians experiences a mental health issue. Five percent of people aged 65 years and older perceive their mental health as fair or poor, and 6.3% of them have mood disorders. Regarding older adults with cognitive impairments such as dementias, up to 40 to 50 per cent of them experience depression at some point. We believe that older adults can benefit significantly from information and telecommunication technologies (ICTs) as a strategy for improving mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, while at the same time improving their quality of life. 3Scape Systems Inc. is an Albertan-based private company that has produced a series of specialized 3D videos that have been designed to simulate real-life events and engage individuals living with mental health disorders and cognitive impairments such as dementia. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to explore the trial design and effects of 3Scape videos on older adults’ symptoms of depression, anxiety, and quality of life, as well as the efficacy of this technology in reducing the caregiver burden on the START Psychiatry Day Hospital program at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH), and to provide data in order to estimate the parameters required to design a definitive Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT). METHODS The trial will use a randomized controlled design comprising 15 intervention participants and 15 control group participants. The participants will be adults aged 65 years and older who are cognitively intact or who have a minimal cognitive impairment, i.e. Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) ≥18), and clients from the START Psychiatry Day Hospital program at GRH. This study’s primary outcome variables are related to the clients’ depressive and anxiety symptoms, and their quality of life. The control group will receive the standard of care (i.e. the START Psychiatry Day Hospital program at GRH). The intervention group will receive the same standard of care as the control group at each facility and will use the 3Scape Systems videos for the therapeutic activities. RESULTS Our study is currently on hold due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. The recruitment process is expected to resume by November 2020 and the primary impact analysis is expected to be conducted by February 2021. CONCLUSIONS This study will provide valuable information such as the measurement of comparative intervention effects, perception of older adults and hand therapists about the 3Scape Systems, the associated costs of treatment, and product costings. This will contribute to the evidence planning process, which will be crucial for the future adoption of the 3Scape Systems. CLINICALTRIAL International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID): ISRCTN: 93685907 (available at https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN93685907)

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