Reliability and validity of skin elasticity meter to measure skin mechanical properties in patients with lower extremity cancer-related edema.

[Purpose] This study aimed to clarify the reliability and validity of a skin elasticity meter for evaluating the skin mechanical properties. [Participants and Methods] We conducted a prospective observational study using data from 35 patients diagnosed with unilateral lower extremity edema caused by cancer-related. We evaluated the skin's mechanical properties (relative parameter; R0, distensibility; R2, gross elasticity; R5, net elasticity; R6, viscoelasticity; R7, biological elasticity) of the thigh and lower leg using a skin elasticity meter.

Psychometric Properties of the Toileting Behaviour Evaluation (TBE) Using Rasch Analysis.

This study assessed the psychometric properties of the Toileting Behaviour Evaluation (TBE), a tool designed to address the limitations of traditional assessments like the Functional Independence Measure and Barthel Index in capturing the complexities of toileting activities among wheelchair users. Conducted with 250 wheelchair users from six rehabilitation hospitals in Japan, the study used Rasch analysis to evaluate the TBE's internal validity, reliability, and unidimensionality across 22 toileting components. The analysis confirmed the TBE's fit to the Rasch model, with a raw variance explained by measures of 70.

Factors Predicting Treatment Adherence in Outpatients with Cancer-Related Edema: Decision Tree Analysis.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the combination of factors associated with continuity of care in outpatients with cancer-related edema six months after the initial visit.

Patients And Methods: A total of 101 outpatients were divided into two groups: continuation (n=65) and non-continuation (n=36) groups. Details regarding age, body mass index, sex, affected extremities (upper or lower), site of edema (unilateral or bilateral), International Society of Lymphology (ISL) classification, presence of distant metastasis, and overall score on the lymphedema quality of life questionnaire (LYMQOL) were obtained before initial lymphedema care.

Skin mechanical properties measured with skin elasticity measurement device in patients with lymphedema: Scoping review.

Background: Skin conditions in patients with lymphedema have been identified according to changes in skin mechanical properties. The skin elasticity meter is a non-invasive tool for measuring the mechanical properties of the skin; however, its potential use in patients with lymphedema has received little attention. This review aimed to provide an overview of studies measuring the skin mechanical properties of patients with lymphedema using a skin elasticity meter.

Examination of reliability and validity of the Self-Assessment Burden Scale-Motor for community-dwelling older adults in Japan: a validation study.

Background: The aging society in Japan is progressing rapidly compared with that in the United States and European countries. Aging limits activities of daily living (ADL) in older adults, declining their lives and functions at home. Therefore, improving their ADL to effectively support their functioning at home for as long as possible is vital.

Intra- and inter-rater reliabilities of skin mechanical properties measured in healthy individuals using skin elasticity meter.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to establish a standardized measurement method and to examine the intra- and inter-reliabilities and absolute reliability of measuring skin mechanical properties using a skin elasticity meter (Cutometer®).

Methods: Ten healthy participated in the study. Skin mechanical properties were measured at four sites: upper arm, lower arm, upper leg and lower leg on both sides in supine position using a non-invasive skin elasticity meter by two trained different raters.

Development of toileting behaviour evaluation for Japanese older patients using wheelchairs in a hospital setting: a validation study.

Background: Ageing limits the activities of daily living (ADLs). Among ADLs, a lack of toileting independence causes a decline in the quality of life, mental health, and social participation. Therefore, occupational therapists spend considerable time assessing toileting disability based on various assessment methods for toileting behaviour.

Factors Affecting Walking Speed in Schizophrenia Patients.

Objective: This study investigated the factors affecting walking speed in schizophrenia patients who were inpatients at a psychiatric hospital.

Methods: The study subjects were 37 patients with schizophrenia who were hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital. The measured assessment items included age, duration of hospitalization, duration of disease, muscle strength (30-s chair stand test), balance ability (one-leg standing time with eyes open/closed, Functional Reach Test, and Timed Up & Go Test), flexibility (long sitting position toe-touching distance), walking speed (10-m maximum walking speed), and the antipsychotic drug intake.

Factors inducing falling in schizophrenia patients.

[Purpose] The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors causing falling among patients with schizophrenia hospitalized in psychiatric hospitals. [Subjects and Methods] The study subjects were divided into either those having experienced a fall within the past one year (Fall group, 12 patients) and those not having experienced a fall (Non-fall group, 7 patients), and we examined differences between the two groups. Assessment items measured included muscle strength, balance ability, flexibility, body composition assessment, Global Assessment of Functioning scale (GAF), the antipsychotic drug intake, and Drug Induced Extra-Pyramidal Symptoms Scale (DIEPSS).

The effects of a life goal-setting technique in a preventive care program for frail community-dwelling older people: a cluster nonrandomized controlled trial.

Background: Frailty among older people is associated with an increased risk of needing care. There have been many reports on preventive care programs for frail older people, but few have shown positive effects on disability prevention. Physical exercise programs for frail older people affect elements such as physical fitness and balance, but are less effective for disability outcomes and are not followed up in the longer term.