Self-Help Devices

"Self-Help Devices" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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Devices, not affixed to the body, designed to help persons having musculoskeletal or neuromuscular disabilities to perform activities involving movement.

Descriptor ID	D012656
MeSH Number(s)	E07.796
Concept/Terms	Self-Help Devices Self-Help Devices Device, Self-Help Devices, Self-Help Self Help Devices Self-Help Device Assistive Technology Assistive Technologies Technologies, Assistive Technology, Assistive Assistive Devices Assistive Device Device, Assistive Devices, Assistive

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Equipment and Supplies [E07]
Self-Help Devices [E07.796]

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Bar chart showing 14 publications over 12 distinct years, with a maximum of 2 publications in 2010 and 2014

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
2009	0	1	1
2010	0	2	2
2012	0	1	1
2013	1	0	1
2014	0	2	2
2016	1	0	1
2017	1	0	1
2018	0	1	1
2021	0	1	1
2022	1	0	1
2023	1	0	1
2024	1	0	1

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Matsuda T, Muranaga S, Zeni JA, Yoshida Y. Simple Mobility Tests Predict Use of Assistive Devices in Older Adults. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2024 Oct-Dec 01; 47(4):175-182.

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Wesley A, Coussens M, Chan C, Pacey V, Bray P, Nicholson LL. Conservative management of hand impairment in children and adolescents with heritable disorders of connective tissue: A scoping review. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2024; 44(1):19-41.

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Horn BL, Albers EA, Mitchell LL, Jutkowitz E, Finlay JM, Millenbah AN, Seifert GJ, Hedin DS, Knutson MJ, Kramer KM, Mikal JP. Can Technology-Based Social Memory Aids Improve Social Engagement? Perceptions of a Novel Memory Aid for Persons With Memory Concerns. J Appl Gerontol. 2023 03; 42(3):399-408.

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Esquenazi A, Francisco GE, Feng W, Baricich A, Gallien P, Fanning K, Zuzek A, Bandari DS, Wittenberg GF. Real-World Adherence to OnabotulinumtoxinA Treatment for Spasticity: Insights From the ASPIRE Study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 11; 102(11):2172-2184.e6.

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Keeney T, Slavin M, Kisala P, Ni P, Heinemann AW, Charlifue S, Fyffe DC, Marino RJ, Morse LR, Worobey LA, Tate D, Rosenblum D, Zafonte R, Tulsky D, Jette AM. Sensitivity of the SCI-FI/AT in Individuals With Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2018 09; 99(9):1783-1788.

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Sefcik JS, Johnson MJ, Yim M, Lau T, Vivio N, Mucchiani C, Cacchione PZ. Stakeholders' Perceptions Sought to Inform the Development of a Low-Cost Mobile Robot for Older Adults: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Clin Nurs Res. 2018 02; 27(1):61-80.

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Slavin MD, Ni P, Tulsky DS, Kisala PA, Heinemann AW, Charlifue S, Fyffe DC, Graves DE, Marino RJ, Morse LR, Rosenblum D, Tate D, Worobey LA, Dawson MB, Jette AM. Spinal Cord Injury-Functional Index/Assistive Technology Short Forms. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 10; 97(10):1745-1752.e7.

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Greenberg MR, Nguyen MC, Stello B, Goldberg AR, Barraco RD, Porter BG, Kurt A, Dusza SW, Kane BG. Mechanical falls: are patients willing to discuss their risk with a health care provider? J Emerg Med. 2015 Jan; 48(1):108-114.e2.

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P Dijkers M, Hart T, Whyte J, M Zanca J, Packel A, Tsaousides T. Rehabilitation treatment taxonomy: implications and continuations. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2014 Jan; 95(1 Suppl):S45-54.e2.

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Vashista V, Reisman DS, Agrawal SK. Asymmetric adaptation in human walking using the Tethered Pelvic Assist Device (TPAD). IEEE Int Conf Rehabil Robot. 2013 Jun; 2013:6650385.

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