In this article we illuminate the narratives of women living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) with
regard to (a) learning how to live with a changed body and (b) exploring the factors that …

Background The purpose of our study was to investigate the impact of distracting noise on
the performance on a simulated orthopedic bone drilling skill when that noise blocks routine …

Computer-assisted analysis of wrist movement has recently emerged as an objective
laparoscopic performance evaluation method. The first purpose of this study was to assess the …

Laparoscopic surgery requires new methods of technical competency evaluation, as well as
training. The first purpose was to assess the differences in motion characteristics between …

The literature is sparse on reproducibility of self-reported exposure to physical ergonomics
risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Aims of this study were to evaluate, in a …

Individuals who experience loss of their physical abilities often face the challenges of
adapting to a new way of life. Past research has shown that sport participation can assist the …

Our aim with this article is to clarify the concept of change in self-identity following traumatic
brain injury (TBI). We used concept analysis methodology—predominantly concept …

Currently, the dominant cultural beliefs toward disability are negative, and the existing
literature is limited with respect to examining how people are using and/or viewing their …

Involving persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) as experts in their lives is important for
research to design relevant health care interventions. The purpose of this study was to use …

… My parents, Sietze and Saskia Praamsma, are truly the coolest … My sisters, Monate and
Wanda, are two amazing women … over Skype and my nephew, Saul Praamsma, has a lifetime of …