[Purpose] This study aims to investigate the effects of mental practice on unilateral neglect in patients with chronic stroke. [Subjects] The subjects of this study included 30 patients with chronic unilateral neglect. [Methods] The subjects were randomly divided into either the experimental group (EG) or control group (CG). All subjects received a standard rehabilitation program. In addition t...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE We wished to examine the effectiveness of an early hospital discharge and home-based rehabilitation scheme for patients with acute stroke. METHODS This was a randomized, controlled trial comparing early hospital discharge and home-based rehabilitation with usual inpatient rehabilitation and follow-up care. The trial was carried out in 2 affiliated teaching hospitals in ...

CONTEXT Psychological skills are alleged to augment sport-injury rehabilitation; however, implementation of mental imagery within rehabilitation programs is limited. OBJECTIVE To examine attitudes of athletic trainers (ATs) and physical therapists (PTs) on the effectiveness of mental imagery, goal setting, and positive self-talk to improve rehabilitation adherence and recovery speed of injure...

Research in the field of mental health has long stressed the high burden of mental disorders, which were found to be among the most disabling health conditions. Furthermore, many countries encounter difficulties in maintaining access to mental health care services due to economic stress and governmental priorities which do not include (mental) health. Therefore, new interventions in mental heal...