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| Brad E DiciannoSummaryAffiliation: University of Pittsburgh Country: USA Publications
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RESNA position on the application of tilt, recline, and elevating legrests for wheelchairsBrad E Dicianno
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
Assist Technol 21:13-22; quiz 24. 2009....- Using the spina bifida life course model in clinical practice: an interdisciplinary approachBrad E Dicianno
Department of Veterans Affairs, Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
Pediatr Clin North Am 57:945-57. 2010..A case study is used to demonstrate the experience of comprehensive and collaborative management in transitioning a child and his family from infancy to adulthood... - Hospitalizations of adults with spina bifida and congenital spinal cord anomaliesBrad E Dicianno
Human Engineering Research Laboratories, University of Pittsburgh and Department of Veterans Affairs and Adult Spina Bifida Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 91:529-35. 2010.... 
Joystick control for powered mobility: current state of technology and future directionsBrad E Dicianno
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Kaufmann Medical Bldg, Suite 202, 3471 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 21:79-86. 2010..Finally, we discuss the future of control interfaces and what research gaps remain...
Joystick use for virtual power wheelchair driving in individuals with tremor: pilot studyBrad E Dicianno
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
J Rehabil Res Dev 46:269-75. 2009..Although the WFLC filter did not improve driving performance in this study, the IJ without a filter yielded better results than the conventional MSJ and thus may be a potential alternative to the MSJ in minimizing the effects of tremor...- Virtual electric power wheelchair driving performance of individuals with spastic cerebral palsyBrad E Dicianno
Human Engineering Research Laboratories, Rehabilitation Research and Development Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Am J Phys Med Rehabil 91:823-30. 2012.... - Prosthesis and wheelchair use in veterans with lower-limb amputationAmol M Karmarkar
Human Engineering Research Laboratories, Department of Veterans Affairs VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
J Rehabil Res Dev 46:567-76. 2009..Long-term outcome assessments may help determine factors associated with either transition from one device to another or combined use of the devices over time... - Comparison of virtual wheelchair driving performance of people with traumatic brain injury using an isometric and a conventional joystickHarshal Mahajan
Human Engineering Research Laboratories and Center of Excellence in Wheelchairs and Related Technology, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 92:1298-304. 2011..Cooper RA. Comparison of virtual wheelchair driving performance of people with traumatic brain injury using an isometric and a conventional joystick... - Advancements in power wheelchair joystick technology: Effects of isometric joysticks and signal conditioning on driving performanceBrad E Dicianno
Human Engineering Research Laboratories, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Am J Phys Med Rehabil 85:631-9. 2006..No differences in DA were found among any of the joysticks. CONCLUSIONS: VGA software allowed the IJ to function similarly to the MSJ with respect to RT, MT, and DA... - Psychosocial impact of participation in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games and Winter Sports ClinicMichelle L Sporner
Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Disabil Rehabil 31:410-8. 2009..In addition, it was of interest to determine how these events had impacted their lives... - Force control strategies while driving electric powered wheelchairs with isometric and movement-sensing joysticksBrad E Dicianno
Human Engineering Research Laboratories, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng 15:144-50. 2007..Lack of positional feedback may result in use of excess isometric force. Modifying control functions, adjusting gain, or providing additional training or feedback might address this problem... - Implementing a specialty electronic medical record to document a life-course developmental model and facilitate clinical interventions in spina bifida clinicsAndrea D Fairman
Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 3600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
Pediatr Clin North Am 57:959-71. 2010..Further, implementation of the SB EMR in conjunction with the life-course model will assist in the transition of young persons with SB to adult roles... - Acute mountain sickness in disability and adaptive sports: preliminary dataBrad E Dicianno
Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
J Rehabil Res Dev 45:479-87. 2008..More research is warranted on larger sample sizes and on preventative medications and treatments for AMS, especially since many military personnel with neurological impairments are returning to full active service... - Rehabilitation and medical management of the adult with spina bifidaBrad E Dicianno
Adult Outpatient Spina Bifida Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206, USA
Am J Phys Med Rehabil 87:1027-50. 2008.... - Spina bifida and mobility in the transition yearsBrad E Dicianno
Human Engineering Research Laboratories, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Am J Phys Med Rehabil 88:1002-6. 2009.... - Mobility, assistive technology use, and social integration among adults with spina bifidaBrad E Dicianno
Human Engineering Research Laboratories, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Am J Phys Med Rehabil 88:533-41. 2009..Sedentary lifestyles and social isolation are very prevalent. This study evaluated the association between the use of mobility devices and degree of socialization... - A perspective on intelligent devices and environments in medical rehabilitationRory A Cooper
Human Engineering Research Laboratories, Department of Veterans Affairs, Rehabilitation Research and Development Service, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, USA
Med Eng Phys 30:1387-98. 2008.... - Integrating rehabilitation engineering technology with biologicsJennifer L Collinger
Department of Veterans Affairs, Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 6425 Penn Avenue, 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
PM R 3:S148-57. 2011..Engineers and clinicians must work together to develop technologies that meet clinical needs and are accessible to the intended patient population... - The frequency of lymphedema in an adult spina bifida populationAngela M Garcia
Dept of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Am J Phys Med Rehabil 90:89-96. 2011..Currently, approximately 1 million people have lymphedema in the United States. The purpose of this study was to document the occurrence of lymphedema and associated medical factors in a regional adult spina bifida population... - Power mobility device provision: understanding Medicare guidelines and advocating for clientsBrad E Dicianno
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute for Rehabilitation and Research and Center for Assistive Technology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 88:807-16. 2007.... - Shoulder magnetic resonance imaging abnormalities, wheelchair propulsion, and genderMichael L Boninger
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, and VA Piitsburgh Health Care System Center of Excellence in Wheelchairs and Related Technology, PA 15206, USA
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 84:1615-20. 2003..Reducing forces during wheelchair propulsion may minimize the likelihood of developing shoulder injuries...