Epidural motor cortex stimulation (MCS) has been proposed as a treatment for chronic, drug-resistant neuropathic pain of various origins. Regarding pain syndromes due to peripheral nerve lesion, only case series have previously been reported. We present the results of the first randomized controlled trial using chronic MCS in this indication. Sixteen patients were included with pain origin as f...

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to obtain data about typical children on the 99-item Sensory Profile, a newly developed tool derived from sensory history items reported in the literature and designed to assess children's responses to commonly occurring sensory events. METHOD Parents of 64 typical children 3 to 10 years of age completed the Sensory Profile; parents used a five-point L...

This study investigated the validity of sensory systems as distinct measurable constructs as part of a larger project examining Ayres's theory of sensory integration. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to test whether sensory questionnaire items represent distinct sensory system constructs. Data were obtained from clinical records of two age groups, 2- to 5-yr-olds (n = 231) and 6...

Sensory experiences play a remarkable role in the visitor’s satisfaction and behavioral intention to return wine tourism unit, so it is important frequently review environment which experience lived, make memorable. This study aimed perform comparative analysis of perception sensory between Abruzzo region Italy Douro Portugal. also intended understand most sensations sought by tourists each reg...

AIMS To translate, culturally adapt, and examine psychometric properties of the Malay version Short Sensory Profile (SSP-M). METHODS Pretesting (n = 30) of the original English SSP established its applicability for use with Malaysian children aged 3-10 years. This was followed by the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the SSP-M. Two forward and two back translations were compared an...

OBJECTIVES To investigate impairments in sensory function in chronic non-specific low back pain patients, and the relationship between any impairment and the clinical features of the condition. DESIGN A cross-sectional case-control study. SETTING Laboratory-based study. PARTICIPANTS Nineteen chronic non-specific low back pain patients and 19 healthy controls. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Tacti...