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Details for article 17 of 22 found articles
| Title: |
Multiple sclerosis and mobility-related assistive technology: Systematic review of literature |
| Author: |
Ana Souza, MS Annmarie Kelleher, MS, OTR/L Rosemarie Cooper, MPT Rory A. Cooper, PhD Lisa I. Iezzoni, MD, MSc Diane M. Collins, PhD |
| Appeared in: |
Journal of rehabilitation research and development |
| Paging: | Volume 47 (2010) nr. 3 pages 213-224 |
| Year: |
2010 |
| Contents: |
Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes a wide variety of neurological deficits, with ambulatory impairment the most obvious cause of disability. Within 10 to 15 years of disease onset, 80% of persons with MS experience gait problems due to muscle weakness or spasticity, fatigue, and loss of balance. To facilitate mobility, persons with MS frequently use mobility assistive technology (MAT), such as canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, and scooters. We systematically reviewed the published literature on MAT use among persons with MS. We used electronic reference lists such as Ovid MEDLINE and PubMed to search the literature. We located 50 articles that met the initial criteria of providing good evidence of the types of MAT devices and their benefits for individuals with MS. A limited number of articles with higher levels of evidence was found regarding benefits of MAT use specifically for persons with MS. Evidence-based literature provides the basis for the strongest method of measurable clinical performance; therefore, having a strong research study design is vital to the justification of MAT prescription and reimbursement decisions. However, a paucity of studies with higher levels of evidence-based practice exists. |
| Publisher: |
Rehabilitation Research and Development Service, Department of Veterans Affairs (provided by DOAJ) |
| Source file: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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