abstract background parental blood variables are one of the most important medical-biological causes of intellectual and physical-movement disabilities. the purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between parents’ blood variables (abo and rh blood type) and their relationship with frequency of intellectual and physical-movement disabilities in isfahan province. materials and meth...

The purpose of this study was to find out if highly educated individuals with physical disabilities are employed in the ICT sector. This question is important due to little knowledge thus far despite the fact that there is a large group of disabled people who have graduated in the ICT sector, however unemployed. An empirical study was carried out with the help of a qualitative research method b...

The objective of this study was to investigate the internal consistency and the construct validity of the Dutch version of the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS-NL1.0; Buntinx 2006) in individuals with physical disabilities (N = 65). To investigate the construct validity, the relationship between SIS subscales and practical skills (Barthel Index; BI) was calculated. Support was provided for the int...

Occupational therapists interested in physical disabilities practice (N = 629) responded to a questionnaire regarding their use of, training in, and opinions on physical agent modalities. Therapists in hand rehabilitation were the most frequent users of these modalities. Of the listed modalities, the most frequently used was hot and cold packs; the least used was ultrasound. The modalities used...

Students with sensory and physical disabilities are underrepresented in medical schools despite the availability of assistive technologies and accommodations. Unfortunately, many medical schools have adopted restrictive "organic" technical standards based on deficits rather than on the ability to do the work. Compelling ethical considerations of justice and beneficence should prompt change in t...

AMA Ostrowska B, Kozłowski P, Zawadzka D. A new perspective on the role of occupational therapist in home rehabilitation people with physical disabilities. Physiotherapy Quarterly. 2023. doi:10.5114/pq.2023.128027. APA Ostrowska, B., Kozłowski, P., & Zawadzka, (2023). https://doi.org/10.5114/pq.2023.128027 Chicago Bożena, Paweł and Dominika Zawadzka. "A disabilities". Harvard MLA Bożena et al. ...

The onset of menses for adolescents with physical or intellectual disabilities can affect their independence and add additional concerns for families at home, in schools, and in other settings. The pediatrician is the primary health care provider to explore and assist with the pubertal transition and menstrual management. Menstrual management of both normal and abnormal cycles may be requested ...

The purpose of this study was to assess validity and reliability of the Physical Educators' Attitude Toward Teaching Individuals with Disabilities III (PEATID III; Rizzo, 1993) for future professionals. Participants (N = 3,464) were undergraduate students enrolled in the introductory adapted physical education course at 235 colleges and universities. Construct validity was obtained through prin...

Several studies state that there might be a difference in the physical development and the motor performance of the mentally non-handicapped children and those with intellectual and development disabilities. The aim of our research was to compare the two groups from these aspects. The study included the assessment of the physical development and motor performance of altogether 225 primary schoo...