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Shukan Kanuga - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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cryotherapy and keratinocyte growth factor may be beneficial in preventing oral mucositis in patients with cancer and sucralfate is effective in reducing its severity a critical summary of worthington hv clarkson je bryan g et al interventions for pr
Journal of the American Dental Association, 2013Co-Authors: Shukan KanugaAbstract:Systematic review conclusion Ten interventions were beneficial in preventing or reducing the severity of oral mucositis associated with cancer treatment. Both cryotherapy (ice chips) and keratinocyte growth factor (palifermin) used separately were the most beneficial in preventing oral mucositis. Sucralfate was effective in reducing the severity of mucositis. Critical summary assessment Ten interventions with varying levels of evidence had some benefits that helped prevent or reduce the severity of mucositis compared with placebos or no treatment. Evidence Quality Rating Limited.
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cryotherapy and keratinocyte growth factor may be beneficial in preventing oral mucositis in patients with cancer and sucralfate is effective in reducing its severity a critical summary of worthington hv clarkson je bryan g et al interventions for preventing oral mucositis for patients with cancer receiving treatment cochrane database syst rev 2011 4 cd000978
Journal of the American Dental Association, 2013Co-Authors: Shukan KanugaAbstract:Systematic review conclusion Ten interventions were beneficial in preventing or reducing the severity of oral mucositis associated with cancer treatment. Both cryotherapy (ice chips) and keratinocyte growth factor (palifermin) used separately were the most beneficial in preventing oral mucositis. Sucralfate was effective in reducing the severity of mucositis. Critical summary assessment Ten interventions with varying levels of evidence had some benefits that helped prevent or reduce the severity of mucositis compared with placebos or no treatment. Evidence Quality Rating Limited.
Naohiko Tokashiki - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Rock Mass Quality Rating (RMQR) System and Its Application to the Estimation of Geomechanical Characteristics of Rock Masses
Engineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 6, 2014Co-Authors: Ömer Aydan, Resat Ulusay, Naohiko TokashikiAbstract:In this study, a new rock mass Quality system designated as Rock Mass Quality Rating (RMQR) is explained and its application to the estimation of geomechanical properties of rock masses is described. First, a brief outline of the input parameters of RMQR and their Ratings are given. Then the unified formula proposed by the first author is used for estimating the rock mass properties as a function of intrinsic properties of intact rock material and they are compared with the results of the in situ tests carried out in Japan and those estimated from some other empirical relationships developed by some researchers.
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a new rock mass Quality Rating system rock mass Quality Rating rmqr and its application to the estimation of geomechanical characteristics of rock masses
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2014Co-Authors: Ömer Aydan, Resat Ulusay, Naohiko TokashikiAbstract:The qualitative description of rock masses by means of classification systems and subsequent correlation to establish engineering quantities or design parameters has become one of the most challenging topics in rock engineering. Many rock mass classification systems have been proposed for rock masses with the consideration of a particular rock structure and/or specific purposes. Therefore, direct utilization of these systems, in their original form, for the characterization of complex rock mass conditions is not always possible. This is probably one of the reasons why rock engineers continue to develop new systems or modify and extend current ones. The recent tendency is to obtain rock mass properties from the utilization of properties of intact rock and rock classification indexes, which have some drawbacks. In this study, it is aimed to propose a new rock mass Quality Rating system designated as Rock Mass Quality Rating (RMQR). This new rock mass Rating system is used to estimate the geomechanical properties of rock masses. In the first part of this paper, the input parameters of RMQR and their Ratings are given and discussed. In the second part, the unified formula proposed by the first author is adopted for the new rock mass Rating system for estimating the rock mass properties and compared with the results of the in situ tests carried out in Japan and those estimated from some empirical relationships developed by other investigators, and the outcomes of these studies are presented and discussed.
Ömer Aydan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Rock Mass Quality Rating (RMQR) System and Its Application to the Estimation of Geomechanical Characteristics of Rock Masses
Engineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 6, 2014Co-Authors: Ömer Aydan, Resat Ulusay, Naohiko TokashikiAbstract:In this study, a new rock mass Quality system designated as Rock Mass Quality Rating (RMQR) is explained and its application to the estimation of geomechanical properties of rock masses is described. First, a brief outline of the input parameters of RMQR and their Ratings are given. Then the unified formula proposed by the first author is used for estimating the rock mass properties as a function of intrinsic properties of intact rock material and they are compared with the results of the in situ tests carried out in Japan and those estimated from some other empirical relationships developed by some researchers.
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a new rock mass Quality Rating system rock mass Quality Rating rmqr and its application to the estimation of geomechanical characteristics of rock masses
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2014Co-Authors: Ömer Aydan, Resat Ulusay, Naohiko TokashikiAbstract:The qualitative description of rock masses by means of classification systems and subsequent correlation to establish engineering quantities or design parameters has become one of the most challenging topics in rock engineering. Many rock mass classification systems have been proposed for rock masses with the consideration of a particular rock structure and/or specific purposes. Therefore, direct utilization of these systems, in their original form, for the characterization of complex rock mass conditions is not always possible. This is probably one of the reasons why rock engineers continue to develop new systems or modify and extend current ones. The recent tendency is to obtain rock mass properties from the utilization of properties of intact rock and rock classification indexes, which have some drawbacks. In this study, it is aimed to propose a new rock mass Quality Rating system designated as Rock Mass Quality Rating (RMQR). This new rock mass Rating system is used to estimate the geomechanical properties of rock masses. In the first part of this paper, the input parameters of RMQR and their Ratings are given and discussed. In the second part, the unified formula proposed by the first author is adopted for the new rock mass Rating system for estimating the rock mass properties and compared with the results of the in situ tests carried out in Japan and those estimated from some empirical relationships developed by other investigators, and the outcomes of these studies are presented and discussed.
Sara Mcewen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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combined cognitive strategy and task specific training improve transfer to untrained activities in subacute stroke an exploratory randomized controlled trial
Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 2015Co-Authors: Sara Mcewen, Helene J. Polatajko, Jorge Rios, Carolyn M Baum, Dianne Cirone, Meghan Doherty, Timothy J WolfAbstract:Purpose. The purpose of this study was to estimate the effect of the Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach compared with usual outpatient rehabilitation on activity and participation in people <3 months poststroke. Methods. An exploratory, single-blind, randomized controlled trial, with a usual-care control arm, was conducted. Participants referred to 2 stroke rehabilitation outpatient programs were randomized to receive either usual care or CO-OP. The primary outcome was actual performance of trained and untrained self-selected activities, measured using the Performance Quality Rating Scale (PQRS). Additional outcomes included the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), the Stroke Impact Scale Participation Domain, the Community Participation Index, and the Self-Efficacy Gauge. Results. A total of 35 eligible participants were randomized; 26 completed the intervention. Post intervention, PQRS change scores demonstrated that CO-OP had a medium effect over usual...
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the performance Quality Rating scale pqrs reliability convergent validity and internal responsiveness for two scoring systems
Disability and Rehabilitation, 2015Co-Authors: Rose Martini, Helene J. Polatajko, Jorge Rios, Timothy J Wolf, Sara McewenAbstract:Purpose: The performance Quality Rating scale (PQRS) is an observational measure of performance Quality of client-selected, personally meaningful activities. It has been used inconsistently with di...
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exploring a cognitive based treatment approach to improve motor based skill performance in chronic stroke results of three single case experiments
Brain Injury, 2009Co-Authors: Sara Mcewen, Helene J. Polatajko, Maria Huijbregts, Jennifer D RyanAbstract:Primary objective: Early evidence suggests the use of cognitive strategies has potential to improve skill performance in people living with the effects of stroke, but no specific protocol has been identified. This study aimed to explore the potential of using the Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) protocol to improve the functional performance of adults with chronic stroke.Research design and methods: A single case experimental design study with two replications was conducted. Three community-dwelling participants were recruited. Each selected three functional goals for the focus of the CO-OP intervention. Multiple video recorded data points were collected at baseline, during intervention, post-intervention and at 1-month follow-up.Results: The nine goals selected varied widely, e.g. using a computer mouse, bicycling and yoga. An independent observer used the observational Performance Quality Rating Scale (PQRS) to rate performances throughout. Using the 2 SD band method to an...
Helene J. Polatajko - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance co op a new approach for children with cerebral palsy
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2017Co-Authors: Debra Cameron, Tammy Craig, Brydne Edwards, Heidi Schwellnus, Cheryl Missiuna, Helene J. PolatajkoAbstract:ABSTRACTAims: The results of a small single-case study series suggested that Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) may be a successful approach for children with cerebral palsy (CP). Therefore a pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted with the following research questions—is CO-OP a feasible approach to use with children with CP, what are the effects of CO-OP when compared to usual practice, and is a larger study warranted? Methods: 18 children between age 7 and 12 (nine in CO-OP group and nine in Current Usual Practice Approach (CUPA) group) received ten 1-hour sessions of intervention on average once per week at home. Primary outcome measures were the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure and the Performance Quality Rating Scale (PQRS). PQRS assessors were blind to group allocation and timing of assessment. Results: All children in the CO-OP group were able to learn the strategies and achieve their chosen goals, thus demonstRating the feasibility of the approach. Bo...
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combined cognitive strategy and task specific training improve transfer to untrained activities in subacute stroke an exploratory randomized controlled trial
Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 2015Co-Authors: Sara Mcewen, Helene J. Polatajko, Jorge Rios, Carolyn M Baum, Dianne Cirone, Meghan Doherty, Timothy J WolfAbstract:Purpose. The purpose of this study was to estimate the effect of the Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach compared with usual outpatient rehabilitation on activity and participation in people <3 months poststroke. Methods. An exploratory, single-blind, randomized controlled trial, with a usual-care control arm, was conducted. Participants referred to 2 stroke rehabilitation outpatient programs were randomized to receive either usual care or CO-OP. The primary outcome was actual performance of trained and untrained self-selected activities, measured using the Performance Quality Rating Scale (PQRS). Additional outcomes included the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), the Stroke Impact Scale Participation Domain, the Community Participation Index, and the Self-Efficacy Gauge. Results. A total of 35 eligible participants were randomized; 26 completed the intervention. Post intervention, PQRS change scores demonstrated that CO-OP had a medium effect over usual...
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the performance Quality Rating scale pqrs reliability convergent validity and internal responsiveness for two scoring systems
Disability and Rehabilitation, 2015Co-Authors: Rose Martini, Helene J. Polatajko, Jorge Rios, Timothy J Wolf, Sara McewenAbstract:Purpose: The performance Quality Rating scale (PQRS) is an observational measure of performance Quality of client-selected, personally meaningful activities. It has been used inconsistently with di...
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exploring a cognitive based treatment approach to improve motor based skill performance in chronic stroke results of three single case experiments
Brain Injury, 2009Co-Authors: Sara Mcewen, Helene J. Polatajko, Maria Huijbregts, Jennifer D RyanAbstract:Primary objective: Early evidence suggests the use of cognitive strategies has potential to improve skill performance in people living with the effects of stroke, but no specific protocol has been identified. This study aimed to explore the potential of using the Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) protocol to improve the functional performance of adults with chronic stroke.Research design and methods: A single case experimental design study with two replications was conducted. Three community-dwelling participants were recruited. Each selected three functional goals for the focus of the CO-OP intervention. Multiple video recorded data points were collected at baseline, during intervention, post-intervention and at 1-month follow-up.Results: The nine goals selected varied widely, e.g. using a computer mouse, bicycling and yoga. An independent observer used the observational Performance Quality Rating Scale (PQRS) to rate performances throughout. Using the 2 SD band method to an...
