cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17859976
title: Climate Driven Range Shifts of Adansonia digitata in semi-arid landscapes: A Spatial Analysis for Conservation Planning in the Mid-Zambezi Biosphere Reserve, Zambezi Valley, Zimbabwe.

description: This dataset contains georeferenced occurrence records of Adansonia digitata collected in 2023 across the Middle Zambezi Biosphere Reserve, Zimbabwe, along 582 km of road transects. It includes 1,069 field-verified baobab locations and the standardised environmental predictor layers (climate, soil, land cover, and elevation) used for species distribution modelling in the associated manuscript. All raster layers were reprojected to WGS 84 and resampled to 0.002497° resolution for BIOMOD2 analysis.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17859975
title: Climate Driven Range Shifts of Adansonia digitata in semi-arid landscapes: A Spatial Analysis for Conservation Planning in the Mid-Zambezi Biosphere Reserve, Zambezi Valley, Zimbabwe.

description: This dataset contains georeferenced occurrence records of Adansonia digitata collected in 2023 across the Middle Zambezi Biosphere Reserve, Zimbabwe, along 582 km of road transects. It includes 1,069 field-verified baobab locations and the standardised environmental predictor layers (climate, soil, land cover, and elevation) used for species distribution modelling in the associated manuscript. All raster layers were reprojected to WGS 84 and resampled to 0.002497° resolution for BIOMOD2 analysis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29211803
title: Experiences of persons with spinal cord injury, their family members, and health care providers during transitions in care in Alberta: a qualitative reflexive thematic analysis

description: People with Spinal cord injuries (SCI) experience multiple transitions during their healthcare journey. This qualitative study aims to understand experiences of people with SCI, and perceptions from family members, and some healthcare providers on the transitions through the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada. Using purposive sampling, 49 participants were interviewed, including 22 people with SCI and 27 stakeholders, including family members and providers, a community-based participatory research study was conducted. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic inductive comparative analyses of transcripts along with interviewers’ field notes. We identified the following nine overarching themes identifying 9 key areas (1) communication; (2) compassion, (3) healthcare providers’ empathy, and humility; (4) continuity of care; (5) adequate preparation for discharge; (6) availability and accessibility of resources in the community; (7) mental health supports; (8) peer support and support from community-based organizations; and (9) education and managing of healing expectations. Interpreting these themes allowed us to identify key areas of opportunity to improve the transitions of people living with SCI in Alberta. Transitions in care after SCI is a complex phenomenon. In the absence of continuity of care across the healthcare services, people with SCI are susceptible to adverse health outcomes. Addressing the identified gaps within these transitions will improve their quality. The transitions in care after spinal cord injuries are constituted by many points and heavily rely on accessibility and availability of services, integrated through a good continuity of care that comes from education and commutation.Rehabilitation professionals should increase their education on SCI, especially on appropriate management of healing and recovery expectations.Rehabilitation professionals should integrate mental health supports and peer supports to the multidisciplinary care they provide for person with SCI.Rehabilitation professionals should operate in framework of compassion and empathy during the care for person with SCI. The transitions in care after spinal cord injuries are constituted by many points and heavily rely on accessibility and availability of services, integrated through a good continuity of care that comes from education and commutation. Rehabilitation professionals should increase their education on SCI, especially on appropriate management of healing and recovery expectations. Rehabilitation professionals should integrate mental health supports and peer supports to the multidisciplinary care they provide for person with SCI. Rehabilitation professionals should operate in framework of compassion and empathy during the care for person with SCI.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29211803.v1
title: Experiences of persons with spinal cord injury, their family members, and health care providers during transitions in care in Alberta: a qualitative reflexive thematic analysis

description: People with Spinal cord injuries (SCI) experience multiple transitions during their healthcare journey. This qualitative study aims to understand experiences of people with SCI, and perceptions from family members, and some healthcare providers on the transitions through the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada. Using purposive sampling, 49 participants were interviewed, including 22 people with SCI and 27 stakeholders, including family members and providers, a community-based participatory research study was conducted. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic inductive comparative analyses of transcripts along with interviewers’ field notes. We identified the following nine overarching themes identifying 9 key areas (1) communication; (2) compassion, (3) healthcare providers’ empathy, and humility; (4) continuity of care; (5) adequate preparation for discharge; (6) availability and accessibility of resources in the community; (7) mental health supports; (8) peer support and support from community-based organizations; and (9) education and managing of healing expectations. Interpreting these themes allowed us to identify key areas of opportunity to improve the transitions of people living with SCI in Alberta. Transitions in care after SCI is a complex phenomenon. In the absence of continuity of care across the healthcare services, people with SCI are susceptible to adverse health outcomes. Addressing the identified gaps within these transitions will improve their quality. The transitions in care after spinal cord injuries are constituted by many points and heavily rely on accessibility and availability of services, integrated through a good continuity of care that comes from education and commutation.Rehabilitation professionals should increase their education on SCI, especially on appropriate management of healing and recovery expectations.Rehabilitation professionals should integrate mental health supports and peer supports to the multidisciplinary care they provide for person with SCI.Rehabilitation professionals should operate in framework of compassion and empathy during the care for person with SCI. The transitions in care after spinal cord injuries are constituted by many points and heavily rely on accessibility and availability of services, integrated through a good continuity of care that comes from education and commutation. Rehabilitation professionals should increase their education on SCI, especially on appropriate management of healing and recovery expectations. Rehabilitation professionals should integrate mental health supports and peer supports to the multidisciplinary care they provide for person with SCI. Rehabilitation professionals should operate in framework of compassion and empathy during the care for person with SCI.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29382149
title: Exploring challenges and opportunities related to the identification of mild traumatic brain injury and concussion in rehabilitation trauma inpatients: a qualitative study

description: To examine the perspectives of healthcare providers regarding missed mild traumatic brain injury and concussion (mTBI/C) diagnosis in trauma populations in rehabilitative and other post-acute settings. An inductive qualitative study design was undertaken to obtain insights from healthcare providers across care settings (e.g. acute care, rehabilitation) about mTBI/C. A total of 20 healthcare providers took part in semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using codebook thematic analysis. Four main themes were identified from the data: (1) the prevalence of missed mTBI/C; (2) the challenges of identifying and managing mTBI/C; (3) current approaches to identifying and managing mTBI/C, and; (4) recommendations for improving mTBI/C identification and management. Our qualitative research sheds light on the complexities encountered by healthcare providers with regard to identifying and managing mTBI/C at a patient, practice and system-level. The findings from this work highlighted the variability in diagnostic methods and approaches across care settings and disciplines, emphasizing the need for standardized approaches and enhanced interdisciplinary communication to optimize mTBI/C care. There is a need to raise awareness about missed mild traumatic brain injury and concussion (mTBI/C) in rehabilitation settings, which may lead to more patients receiving appropriate care.There is a need to standardize diagnostic criteria and screening tools to facilitate early identification of mTBI/C in rehabilitation settings as some of the more commonly used tools used in rehabilitation, such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the Rivermead Post-concussion Symptoms Questionnaire (RPQ), were not specifically designed to capture the subtle cognitive and physical signs of mTBI/C.A multidisciplinary approach is required to identify missed mTBI/C in rehabilitation settings, with occupational therapists being ideal as the potential first line of screening for this issue. There is a need to raise awareness about missed mild traumatic brain injury and concussion (mTBI/C) in rehabilitation settings, which may lead to more patients receiving appropriate care. There is a need to standardize diagnostic criteria and screening tools to facilitate early identification of mTBI/C in rehabilitation settings as some of the more commonly used tools used in rehabilitation, such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the Rivermead Post-concussion Symptoms Questionnaire (RPQ), were not specifically designed to capture the subtle cognitive and physical signs of mTBI/C. A multidisciplinary approach is required to identify missed mTBI/C in rehabilitation settings, with occupational therapists being ideal as the potential first line of screening for this issue.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29382149.v1
title: Exploring challenges and opportunities related to the identification of mild traumatic brain injury and concussion in rehabilitation trauma inpatients: a qualitative study

description: To examine the perspectives of healthcare providers regarding missed mild traumatic brain injury and concussion (mTBI/C) diagnosis in trauma populations in rehabilitative and other post-acute settings. An inductive qualitative study design was undertaken to obtain insights from healthcare providers across care settings (e.g. acute care, rehabilitation) about mTBI/C. A total of 20 healthcare providers took part in semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using codebook thematic analysis. Four main themes were identified from the data: (1) the prevalence of missed mTBI/C; (2) the challenges of identifying and managing mTBI/C; (3) current approaches to identifying and managing mTBI/C, and; (4) recommendations for improving mTBI/C identification and management. Our qualitative research sheds light on the complexities encountered by healthcare providers with regard to identifying and managing mTBI/C at a patient, practice and system-level. The findings from this work highlighted the variability in diagnostic methods and approaches across care settings and disciplines, emphasizing the need for standardized approaches and enhanced interdisciplinary communication to optimize mTBI/C care. There is a need to raise awareness about missed mild traumatic brain injury and concussion (mTBI/C) in rehabilitation settings, which may lead to more patients receiving appropriate care.There is a need to standardize diagnostic criteria and screening tools to facilitate early identification of mTBI/C in rehabilitation settings as some of the more commonly used tools used in rehabilitation, such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the Rivermead Post-concussion Symptoms Questionnaire (RPQ), were not specifically designed to capture the subtle cognitive and physical signs of mTBI/C.A multidisciplinary approach is required to identify missed mTBI/C in rehabilitation settings, with occupational therapists being ideal as the potential first line of screening for this issue. There is a need to raise awareness about missed mild traumatic brain injury and concussion (mTBI/C) in rehabilitation settings, which may lead to more patients receiving appropriate care. There is a need to standardize diagnostic criteria and screening tools to facilitate early identification of mTBI/C in rehabilitation settings as some of the more commonly used tools used in rehabilitation, such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the Rivermead Post-concussion Symptoms Questionnaire (RPQ), were not specifically designed to capture the subtle cognitive and physical signs of mTBI/C. A multidisciplinary approach is required to identify missed mTBI/C in rehabilitation settings, with occupational therapists being ideal as the potential first line of screening for this issue.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29236441
title: The assessment of grip strength in preschool-aged children with and without unilateral cerebral palsy

description: To investigate reliability and validity of two grip strength devices in children with and without unilateral cerebral palsy (uCP) aged 2–6 years. We assessed grip strength in 20 pre-school-aged children with predominantly spastic uCP (mean age 4y0 ± 1y2m) and 20 age-matched children without uCP (mean age 3y11m ± 1y3m) using the Martin Vigorimeter and MyoGrip to investigate test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficients; ICC), known-group validity (comparative statistics) and convergent validity (correlation analyses) in a cross-sectional design. In both groups, test-retest reliability was excellent for both devices and both hands (ICC 0.91–0.97). Grip strength of the non-preferred hand was lower in children with uCP for both devices (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). Grip strength was decreased in the non-preferred compared to the preferred hand in children with uCP for both devices (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). In children without uCP, grip strength was lower in the non-preferred compared to the preferred hand only for the MyoGrip (<i>p</i> = 0.02). The relation between both devices for both hands was good to very high (<i>r</i> = 0.62–0.92, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.007). Both devices can be implemented in clinical practice to assess grip strength in preschool-aged children with uCP. Only the MyoGrip detected differences between both hands in children without uCP and might be more sensitive. The Vigorimeter and MyoGrip reliably and validly assess grip strength in preschoolers with and without unilateral cerebral palsyBoth tools allow accurate grip strength assessment supporting diagnosis and intervention planningFor unilateral cerebral palsy, the Myogrip seems more sensitive in detecting differences than the Vigorimeter The Vigorimeter and MyoGrip reliably and validly assess grip strength in preschoolers with and without unilateral cerebral palsy Both tools allow accurate grip strength assessment supporting diagnosis and intervention planning For unilateral cerebral palsy, the Myogrip seems more sensitive in detecting differences than the Vigorimeter
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29263119
title: Effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on motor function in patients with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

description: This study aims to evaluate extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) on spasticity, balance, gait patterns, and motor function in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP). PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.gov were systematically searched up to 11 April 2025. Meta-analyses were conducted using Review Manager. The primary outcomes were Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and gait speed. Ten randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 341 individuals with CP were included. Comparison between the ESWT and control groups revealed significant improvements in MAS (standardized mean difference [SMD]: −0.84, 95% confidence intervals [CIs]: −1.23 to −0.46, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), gait speed (MD: 0.12, 95% CI: 0.02–0.23, <i>p</i> = 0.02), cadence (MD: −3.01, 95% CI: −6.03 to 0, <i>p</i> = 0.05), stride length (MD: 0.22, 95% CI: 0.16–0.28, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), Pediatric Balance Scale (MD: 2.3, 95% CI: 0.4–4.19, <i>p</i> = 0.02), and Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (MD: 9.72, 95% CI: 7.36–12.08, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). Combining ESWT with conventional physiotherapy, botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injection, or ankle-foot orthotics positively affects spasticity, gait, balance, and motor function. In addition, spasticity significantly decreases, particularly with focused ESWT or ESWT targeting the upper limbs. Spasticity significantly limits function and quality of life in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP).Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a promising noninvasive intervention that may reduce spasticity and enhance motor function in individuals with CP.ESWT may improve clinical outcomes beyond spasticity, including gait speed, balance, and gross motor performance.Both focused and radial ESWT show therapeutic potential, but individualized treatment planning is needed due to differences in muscle volume, affected regions, and shockwave parameters.ESWT can complement conventional rehabilitation methods and may serve as an adjunct to botulinum toxin or orthotic interventions for optimizing patient outcomes. Spasticity significantly limits function and quality of life in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP). Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a promising noninvasive intervention that may reduce spasticity and enhance motor function in individuals with CP. ESWT may improve clinical outcomes beyond spasticity, including gait speed, balance, and gross motor performance. Both focused and radial ESWT show therapeutic potential, but individualized treatment planning is needed due to differences in muscle volume, affected regions, and shockwave parameters. ESWT can complement conventional rehabilitation methods and may serve as an adjunct to botulinum toxin or orthotic interventions for optimizing patient outcomes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29236441.v1
title: The assessment of grip strength in preschool-aged children with and without unilateral cerebral palsy

description: To investigate reliability and validity of two grip strength devices in children with and without unilateral cerebral palsy (uCP) aged 2–6 years. We assessed grip strength in 20 pre-school-aged children with predominantly spastic uCP (mean age 4y0 ± 1y2m) and 20 age-matched children without uCP (mean age 3y11m ± 1y3m) using the Martin Vigorimeter and MyoGrip to investigate test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficients; ICC), known-group validity (comparative statistics) and convergent validity (correlation analyses) in a cross-sectional design. In both groups, test-retest reliability was excellent for both devices and both hands (ICC 0.91–0.97). Grip strength of the non-preferred hand was lower in children with uCP for both devices (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). Grip strength was decreased in the non-preferred compared to the preferred hand in children with uCP for both devices (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). In children without uCP, grip strength was lower in the non-preferred compared to the preferred hand only for the MyoGrip (<i>p</i> = 0.02). The relation between both devices for both hands was good to very high (<i>r</i> = 0.62–0.92, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.007). Both devices can be implemented in clinical practice to assess grip strength in preschool-aged children with uCP. Only the MyoGrip detected differences between both hands in children without uCP and might be more sensitive. The Vigorimeter and MyoGrip reliably and validly assess grip strength in preschoolers with and without unilateral cerebral palsyBoth tools allow accurate grip strength assessment supporting diagnosis and intervention planningFor unilateral cerebral palsy, the Myogrip seems more sensitive in detecting differences than the Vigorimeter The Vigorimeter and MyoGrip reliably and validly assess grip strength in preschoolers with and without unilateral cerebral palsy Both tools allow accurate grip strength assessment supporting diagnosis and intervention planning For unilateral cerebral palsy, the Myogrip seems more sensitive in detecting differences than the Vigorimeter
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29263119.v1
title: Effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on motor function in patients with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

description: This study aims to evaluate extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) on spasticity, balance, gait patterns, and motor function in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP). PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.gov were systematically searched up to 11 April 2025. Meta-analyses were conducted using Review Manager. The primary outcomes were Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and gait speed. Ten randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 341 individuals with CP were included. Comparison between the ESWT and control groups revealed significant improvements in MAS (standardized mean difference [SMD]: −0.84, 95% confidence intervals [CIs]: −1.23 to −0.46, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), gait speed (MD: 0.12, 95% CI: 0.02–0.23, <i>p</i> = 0.02), cadence (MD: −3.01, 95% CI: −6.03 to 0, <i>p</i> = 0.05), stride length (MD: 0.22, 95% CI: 0.16–0.28, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), Pediatric Balance Scale (MD: 2.3, 95% CI: 0.4–4.19, <i>p</i> = 0.02), and Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (MD: 9.72, 95% CI: 7.36–12.08, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). Combining ESWT with conventional physiotherapy, botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injection, or ankle-foot orthotics positively affects spasticity, gait, balance, and motor function. In addition, spasticity significantly decreases, particularly with focused ESWT or ESWT targeting the upper limbs. Spasticity significantly limits function and quality of life in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP).Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a promising noninvasive intervention that may reduce spasticity and enhance motor function in individuals with CP.ESWT may improve clinical outcomes beyond spasticity, including gait speed, balance, and gross motor performance.Both focused and radial ESWT show therapeutic potential, but individualized treatment planning is needed due to differences in muscle volume, affected regions, and shockwave parameters.ESWT can complement conventional rehabilitation methods and may serve as an adjunct to botulinum toxin or orthotic interventions for optimizing patient outcomes. Spasticity significantly limits function and quality of life in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP). Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a promising noninvasive intervention that may reduce spasticity and enhance motor function in individuals with CP. ESWT may improve clinical outcomes beyond spasticity, including gait speed, balance, and gross motor performance. Both focused and radial ESWT show therapeutic potential, but individualized treatment planning is needed due to differences in muscle volume, affected regions, and shockwave parameters. ESWT can complement conventional rehabilitation methods and may serve as an adjunct to botulinum toxin or orthotic interventions for optimizing patient outcomes.