Functional capacity assessment in heart failure management encompasses the evaluation of a patient’s ability to perform physical tasks and tolerate exertion. It is central to risk stratification, ...

man with virtual reality goggles on Researchers found data that showed young patients in the early phase of schizophrenia would benefit by the Virtual Reality Functional Capacity Assessment Tool, as a ...

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Objective To identify the optimal dose and type of physical activity to improve functional capacity and reduce adverse events in acutely hospitalised older adults. Design Systematic review and ...

WASHINGTON – Assessments of a person’s ability to function at work provide important information for disability determinations, and many validated tests are available to assess work-related physical ...

Correspondence to Professor Urho M Kujala, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Rautpohjankatu 8, P.O. Box 35, Jyväskylä, Finland FI-40014; Urho.M.Kujala{at}jyu.fi Objective ...

Virtual reality isn't just for gaming. Researchers can use virtual reality, or VR, to assess participants' attention, memory and problem-solving abilities in real world settings. By using VR ...

Screening for functional deficits in older adults Assessment of functional impairments in an aging population is one of the most daunting challenges facing primary-care clinicians. HOW TO TAKE THE ...

We provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for today's growing geriatric population and offer evidence based and individualized solutions for dealing with the challenges that come with normal ...

The process of assessing a person’s mental capacity is often misunderstood by social care practitioners as they seek to apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) and the lessons from ...