Activities of daily living

This trial asks whether adding motor imagery—mentally rehearsing hand movements without physically moving—to robot-assisted hand rehabilitation can improve daily living skills in people recovering from stroke. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either robot-a…

This study looked at whether having a tendency toward depression affects how well people with thymoma-associated myasthenia gravis (MG) respond to psychological counseling. Nineteen adults who had surgery for thymoma and MG received eight sessions of counseling based on Gestalt t…

This study tested whether patient education and activity-based training help people recover daily living skills after a heart attack. 42 participants who had a heart attack with good heart function received one-on-one education at discharge and again two weeks later. The goal was…

This study tested whether ozone therapy can reduce pain and tissue thickness in women with lipedema, a painful fat disorder. 45 women received either local or systemic ozone treatments. The goal was to see if ozone's anti-inflammatory effects could improve symptoms and quality of…

This study tested whether a NAO robot could make occupational therapy more engaging for children with cerebral palsy. Fifteen kids aged 5-15 took part in a 14-week program where a robot helped guide daily activities and gave motivational feedback. Researchers tracked their motor …

This study tested a special home rehab program for older adults (65+) to help them do everyday tasks like bathing and dressing more easily. 47 people took part, and the program was added to their usual home health therapy. The goal was to see if the extra help improved their moto…

This study tested a six-month exercise program that combines acupunch moves with SPOZ technology in 142 older adults with dementia. The goal was to see if it could improve balance, strength, and daily living skills. Participants did the program at adult daycare centers, and resea…

This study tested an online program to improve mental health in people with myasthenia gravis, a chronic muscle weakness condition. 77 patients completed a four-month program of short videos on Facebook about building social support, emotional awareness, and self-worth. Researche…

This study tested a structured exercise program for hospitalized adults aged 65 and older. 100 participants were split into two groups: one did resistance training, stretching, and walking for about 30 minutes, five times a week; the other received usual care. Researchers measure…

This study looked at 393 older adults (65+) who went to the intensive care unit after surgery. Researchers checked their frailty level, ability to do daily tasks, and routine blood tests when they arrived. The goal was to see if these simple measures could predict who might die i…

This completed observational study looked at 15 women aged 20-50 who had experienced domestic physical violence and sought help from a social service institution. Researchers wanted to see if a woman's ability to manage daily tasks and take part in social roles was linked to her …

This study looked at 27 adults with a below-knee amputation who use a prosthesis. Researchers measured how satisfied they were with their prosthetic, how they felt about their body image, and how well they could do daily activities and participate in social life. The goal was to …