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Paulo Aco: A Love of Sports and Movement Leads to a Role in Parkinson’s Disease Research
Aco is a research project coordinator at another major Chicago hospital, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab where he is involved in several studies led by Miriam Rafferty, PT, DPT, PhD, a Research Scientist and Director of Implementation Science.
Research Project
Melbourne Low-Vision ADL Index
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingLife Participation
Quality of Life
Self-efficacy
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
$0.00Rehabilitation Measure
Episode 05: Unmet Needs in HCBS and the Importance of Data
On this episode of INside the OUTcomes: A Rehabilitation Research Podcast, we hear from Teresa Nguyen, Director of the Community Living Equity Center in the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy and Natalie Chong, a doctoral student at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University about unmet needs in HCBS and why data is so important in helping to ensure these needs are met.
In the News
Jeff’s Journey of Healing & Hope After a Rare Diagnosis
When Jeff became paralyzed by Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), your generous support helped him recover mobility, independence and hope.
Patient Story
Evaluation of Powered Prosthesis for use with Transfemoral Osseointegration Recipients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the benefits of osseointegration (OI) on functional, biomechanical, and metabolic outcomes as well as user satisfaction and powered prosthesis control for individuals with a transfemoral amputation who receive target muscle reinnervation (TMR) and OI surgery.
Age Range
18-70
Clinical Trial
Assessment of Driving-Related Skills
Area of Assessment
Attention & Working MemoryCognition
Functional Mobility
Range of Motion
Strength
Upper Extremity Function
Vision & Perception
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
$200.00Rehabilitation Measure
Contextual Memory Test
Area of Assessment
Attention & Working MemoryCognition
Reasoning/Problem Solving
Time
minutes , Part I takes 10-20 minutes, then there is a 15-20 minute delay before Part II if additional testing is needed.Assessment Type
Performance Measurecost
$142.00Rehabilitation Measure
Shriners Hospital Upper Extremity Evaluation
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingRange of Motion
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
$0.00Rehabilitation Measure
New Class Graduates from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab-Funded CNA Training Program at Oak Point University
On Friday, July 14, the new class of graduates from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Oak Point University CNA Career Accelerator Program received their certificates in a ceremony attended by colleagues, family and distinguished guests.
News
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 33rd Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab again has been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 33rd consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.
Press Release