Children's Rehabilitation Center Research Articles

Computer Access Technology for a College Student with a High Level Spinal Cord Injury

Michele Hurlburt provided occupational therapy and consultative services in a variety of settings (acute care hospital, home care, children's rehabilitation center) in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada, prior to entering graduate school. She recently completed her MS in occupational therapy at the New York State University at Buffalo. While studying she worked as a research assistant for the ACHIEVE project (Achieving Employment and Independence with Assistive Devices) and was a technology consultant for ATAT (Adaptive Technology Assessment and Training Center), providing computer access assessments and training for individuals with disabilities. Ms. Hurlburt has returned to Canada to continue with higher education and research. Michele Hurlburt, MS, OlR

Neurological Disorders in Saudi Children at the Al-Majardah General Hospital, Asir Region

Over a 20-month period (June 1988 to January 1990), 180 Saudi children with neurological disorders were seen at the Al-Majardah General Hospital, Asir Region. These constituted 7.5% of all the pediatric inpatients and outpatients. More than one-half of the children were under three years of age and 74% were six years and below. In the series, convulsive disorders accounted for 28.9% of cases, followed by cerebral palsy (18.9%), mental retardation (16.7%), infections (9.4%), trauma (8.9%), and disorders of the primary senses (6.7%). In 57% of the children, the lesions were due to acquired and mostly preventable etiological factors whereas approximately 24% of the children suffered from prenatal (congenital) disorders, some of which were also preventable. The need for continued appraisal of the maternal and child care services as well as extension of rehabilitative facilities to handicapped children in rural areas of the Kingdom is highlighted.

A survey of the use of antiepileptic and muscle relaxant medication in a sample of children with neuromotor disorders

A survey of 424 children with neuromotor disorders served by a children's rehabilitation center was conducted to determine the number who were receiving muscle relaxant or anticonvulsant medication, and the average daily dosage. An increase in the number of antiepileptic prescriptions was found. The implications of these findings are discussed.

Book Reviews

Journal Article Book Reviews Get access The Adolescent Interpretive Interview [Film and Manual]. By Sharon L. Hostler, Carol R. Hassler, and Peppy G. Lindon. Charlottesville: Children's Rehabilitation Center, University of Virginia, 1987, Videotape + 14 pp. Vinton R. Rowley Vinton R. Rowley University of Iowa Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Volume 15, Issue 3, June 1990, Pages 407–408, https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/15.3.407 Published: 01 June 1990

Environment and treatment: Methodological notes on program evaluation and institutional culture

This paper discusses the evaluation of a small regional children's rehabilitation centre. Several data sets were obtained including patient records and physical examinationsof and interviews with Centre graduates. Originally, the project sought to describe the Centre's growth and determine successful programs. Design changes led to an examination of the relationship between institutional culture and the subsequent lifestyles of the graduates. The data strongly suggested that the institution's value orientation, which stressed successful accomplishment of daily living activities, life skills, had an impact upon an ‘isolate lifestyle’ apparent in the graduates. Standard statistical analysis are not able to support these conclusions. The methodological problems which lead to weaknesses in evaluation designs are discussed. It was concluded that researchers lack the methodological tools which would permit them to ‘go beyond’ simply reporting demographics, attitudes and opinions and making inferences into testing the relationships between institutional practices and subsequent behaviours.

Physical Activity for Patients Wearing Spinal Orthoses.

In brief: If idiopathic scoliosis and Scheuermann's kyphosis are diagnosed while a patient still has significant growth remaining, spinal bracing may be necessary to prevent progression of the deformity. Noncompliance to a brace-wearing regimen is a major impediment to effective treatment. At the Children's Rehabilitation Center a special program to help patients through the initial adjustment period starts with a three-to five-day inpatient stay. The program has achieved a 78% compliance record for kyphosis patients and 95% compliance for scoliosis patients.

Rehabilitation engineering education at the University of Virginia.

The graduate rehabilitation engineering program of study at the University of Virginia is the first program of its type in the United States. The first students were admitted to the program in the fall of 1979. The program is designed to train students with engineering and clinical science backgrounds in the field of rehabilitation engineering. Emphasis is placed on practical training through internship activities at the University of Virginia Rehabilitation Engineering Center and Medical School Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. Field experience is received at the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center and the University of Virginia Children's Rehabilitation Center.

Transport traction.

Mr. Smith is the Orthopedic Technician at the Children's Rehabilitation Center, University of Virginia Medical Center, in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Wheelchair users at a children's rehabilitation center: attributes and management.

A survey was made of the clinical characteristics of wheelchair-users at the Children's Rehabilitation Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. 261 patients were studied, of whom 214 had cerebral palsy, 34 had myelomeningocele and 13 had Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Among the patients with cerebral palsy it was found that the attributes likely to define a wheelchair-user were spastic quadriplegia, functional level III and IV, seizures and severe sensory handicap; among patients with myelomeningocele, wheelchair use ws related to level of lesion; and in the muscular dystrophy group it ws related to age. These results have been of help to rehabilitation centres and related service agencies in formulating long-term plans to meet the needs of wheelchair-users.

SHORT LEG CASTS:

The authors present a review of 224 cast use episodes undertaken with 145 children, over a 46 month period, at Children's Rehabilitation Center. During this time, the authors developed criteria which they apply to patient selection along with their considerations regarding treatment, cast check-out, follow-up options, research and the potential for misuse. The features unique to these casts and application procedures are specifically described. Short leg casts are designed to maintain normal alignment of the foot and ankle while prohibiting toe grasp as an habitual or compensatory stabilizing effort. The casts are considered supplemental to the general movement training program, used to adjust the alignment, size and structure of the base of support for standing. With this aid, the therapist can work to improve the organization of weight transfer and movement skills. These casts are used during selected intervals of treatment and management at home and school.

A Study on the Actual Conditions of Children's Rehabilitation Centers in Seoul

A Study on the Actual Conditions of Children's Rehabilitation Centers in Seoul

Modified Walker

Journal Article Modified Walker Get access Joan E. Eldridse, B.S. Joan E. Eldridse, B.S. 1Miss Eldridge is Physical Therapist. Children's Rehabilitation Center, Charlottesville, Virginia. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Physical Therapy, Volume 49, Issue 7, July 1969, Page 767, https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/49.7.767 Published: 01 July 1969

The Statistical Study on the Disabled Children in SamYook Children's Rehabilitation Center

The Statistical Study on the Disabled Children in SamYook Children's Rehabilitation Center

Developmental Highlights

* Medical Director, Meeting Street School, Children's Rehabilitation Center, Providence, R. I. Chief of Pediatrics, Miriam Hospital, Providence, R. I.