PubMed · 1907183
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This study investigates the informational based that supports intentional adaptation of locomotion to spatial environmental constraints. A virtual reality setup was used to present subjects with targets providing normal as well as abnormal optical expansion during locomotor pointing (i.e. positioning of a foot on a visible target on the floor during walking). The manipulation dissociated two variables providing temporal information about time-to-passage (TTP): TTP(beta alpha) which encompasses target expansion, and TTP(alpha) which is independent of target expansion. While a previous study showed TTP(alpha) to be sufficient, the present results reveal that TTP(beta alpha) may be used when it is available. This finding indicates that both variables play a role that varies according to the circumstances. Furthermore, the present results provide evidence of the operation of a security principle for action in conflicting situations.
PURPOSE: To ascertain the views of families living with TBI patients about the nature of the problems experienced as a result of TBI, and to compare the views of Japanese family members (J-FM) and British family members (B-FM) in order to find out whether there were cultural differences in family response to TBI. METHODS: Family members involved in providing care were identified by the patients. Face to face interviews were conducted with all 18 carers in B-FM and four carers in J-FM. The remaining eight carers in J-FM participated in the postal questionnaire. Questionnaires were developed to explore the nature of problems and the involvement of family such as social embarrassment. RESULTS: Problems arising in families were almost the same reported from both groups. However families in B-FM were likely to know more about how to cope with these problems. Family members in J-FM reported more statistically significant increases in social embarrassment than those in B-FM. CONCLUSION: The preliminary results showed that family members living with TBI patients in both groups had experienced problems. Appropriate rehabilitation services should be developed to help families as well as TBI patients in Japan.
PURPOSE: Abandonment of an assistive device (AD) is a frustrating issue yet is very common. An important reason for abandonment is that the device fails to improve the quality of life of the adopter. METHOD: By means of a new questionnaire, the Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale (PIADS) the impact on quality of life of any AD can be measured. This study tested the hypothesis that the impact of the adoption of an AD would wane with time, as the user becomes more adapted to the AD. The study attempted to do a one year follow up on all patients at a leading Canadian clinic who had received first-time prescriptions for eyeglasses. RESULTS: The results showed that the positive impact, present on adoption, did not diminish significantly for those who retained the use of the device. CONCLUSION: The PIADS provides clinicians with a reliable and economical method for assessing the role of psychosocial factors in the retention or abandonment of an AD.